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Iqaluit Main Power Plant
The 12.6 MW Iqaluit Main Power Plant generates the electrical
power for Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut. When Nunavut Power
Corporation (NPC) assumed ownership of the plant, it was faced
with a facility in need of major upgrades. The plant, built
in the 1960s, is inadequate for both current and future needs.
NPC also wanted to improve operational and maintenance efficiency
and the architectural appearance of the plant.
Condition Assessment and Redesign
NPC retained Kerr Wood Leidal (KWL), in association with Gygax
Engineering Associates, to assess the facility and develop an
upgrade plan. The plan calls for a phased implementation that
will result in improved plant functionality and safety, additional
capacity and, finally, improved aesthetics. KWL also completed
the mechanical design for the $1.5 million Phase 1 upgrades,
including engine hall HVAC, new fuel system, and diesel engine
air intake and exhaust modifications. The new ventilation control
design has a separate air handling unit and ventilation system
dedicated to each genset, and will significantly improve conditions
for staff working in the engine hall.
Fast-track Schedule
KWL completed the detailed design and procurement for Phase
1 during an accelerated 60-day schedule so that major equipment
and construction materials could be delivered before winter,
when the supply route would be cut off.
Future Work
The ultimate plant will include a new and expanded office, new
fluid-handling facilities, a new crane, and a complete architectural
upgrade: NPC desires a show-piece plant suitable for the territory’s
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