Utility plants and related distribution and control systems are designed for a broad range of facilities by the professionals at Black & Veatch. We have the capability to design central plants with all of the auxiliary components necessary to produce steam, high temperature hot water, chilled water, compressed air or other process fluids / gases. Heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems range from those used in commercial buildings to highly complex process-oriented installations.

Electrical systems designed by Black & Veatch include high and low voltage power distribution, emergency power generation, uninterruptible power supplies and highly reliable electrical sources. Specialized designs are provided for utility monitoring and control systems (UMCS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, distributed control systems, and integrated network technology.

We are acknowledged as an expert in the innovative design of high reliability / high availability power systems for critical systems and facilities. Through innovative design approaches, Black & Veatch has completed numerous utility system / plant projects in which service was maintained during construction.

Areas of Expertise

• Hydraulic modeling.
• Cogeneration.
• Air quality control.
• Water and steam distribution.
• Electrical distribution.
• Fuel systems.
• Diesel generator plants.
• High availability / high reliability power systems.
• Control systems.
• HVAC.

For more information, contact us.