VEHICULAR FUELING

Installation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station Jacksonville Transit Authority, Jacksonville, FL

CEI was contracted by Clean Energy to perform various improvements throughout the JTA County Bus Maintenance Facility, including CNG infrastructure, Building Demolition and Paving and Drainage. We performed as the General Contractor and self-performed all mechanical work for Clean Energy to convert the existing diesel bus fueling system to a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling system. In addition, a Public CNG dispensing island with a service station canopy was constructed isolated from the bus facility. The Administration Building (Building F) was demolished, and a parking lot was created in the O’Steen property. Various other parking lot modifications, including drainage and re-striping were performed. CNG piping and equipment installed included two (2) twin 300hp compressors, storage vessels, dryer, defueling panel, dispensers, emergency generator, and electrical switchgear.

MDT Central Bus Facility CNG Facility Miami, Florida

CEI was contracted by Trillium and Natural Gas Fueling Solutions (NGFS) to provide mechanical / fuel services for the Miami Central Station. This Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility is one of the two first CNG facilities to serve Miami Dade Transit.
CEI installed the CNG compression, storage and dispensing system, including the CNG compressor skids, dryer, CNG storage vessels, CNG dispensers and associated underground and aboveground black steel CNG pipe and SS CNG tubing. Four (4) CNG dispensers were installed at the Fuel & Wash buildings. Excavation and backfilling for the underground piping was completed, and cathodic protection was provided for the underground black steel pipe. X-ray and dye penetration testing was conducted on 100% of the underground welds and 10% of above ground welds.
CEI also installed a new fuel storage and dispensing system, including the installation of one (1) aboveground storage tank (AST) for diesel and one (1) AST for gasoline, two (2) diesel and two (2) gasoline dispensers, and Red Jacket submersible pumps for diesel and gasoline tanks. A Veeder Root tank level and leak detection system was installed, and fuel island terminals was set and anchored.
CEI also installed a new Lubrication System, including hose reels, fluid dispensers and carbon steel and copper tubing for Engine Oil, Automatic Transmission Fluid, Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Engine Coolant.
The station is serving approximately 250 Miami- Dade Transit buses, helping efforts towards sustainability in the community.

Miami-Dade Transit Bus Facilities
Monthly Operation and Maintenance
Miami, FL

CEI performs monthly Operation and Maintenance (O&M) inspections of fuel tanks and dispensing, steam clean and washwater recycle systems at three MDT Bus Facilities. The equipment includes:

• Aboveground storage tanks
• Submersible pumps
• Air-operated diaphragm pumps
• Electronic tank level and leak detection systems
• Pump sequential control panels
• Trench drain filters
• Aboveground oil/water separators (OWS)
• Underground grit chambers
• Underground containment sumps
• Emergency generator day tanks
• Ultraviolet light disinfection systems
• Sanitary sewer connections

In addition, quarterly and semi-annual sampling and laboratory analyses of OWS effluents are conducted for compliance with Miami-Dade County Sewer Discharge Standards. Groundwater monitoring wells are sampled for Department of Environmental Resources Management compliance.

Aerothrust Building Aircraft Jet Engine Test Facility

CEI performed the installation of a jet fuel system to test aircraft engines. The work included the installation of a 10,000-gallon jet fuel aboveground storage tank (AST), installation of one (1) fuel pump set, installation of an underground fuel piping sump, fuel metering package, tank level and leak detection and alarm system and one (1) emergency fuel tank on the building roof.

The work also included the installation of welded black carbon steel and stainless-steel aboveground jet fuel piping and steel within fiberglass piping for underground piping and the installation of associated specialty valves and fittings. CEI performed trench excavation and backfilling for new underground piping. All piping was flushed and pressure tested to client specification, and the test cell was tested for proper operation.

Ravenswood Operations and Maintenance Facility, Construction of Fueling System – Dania Beach, FL

CEI conducted various phases for the construction of a Broward County Transit (BCT) Ravenswood Operations and Maintenance Facility’s fueling system. The project proved to be challenging due to the client’s requirement to maintain fueling operations throughout the complete replacement of all the buildings on site, including the Fuel Island, Administration Building, Maintenance Building and Bus Wash. Building Information Modeling (BIM) was also a project requirement whereby all work was pre-checked in the site-specific BIM model prepared for each phase by each Contractor. Additionally, the site was a known petroleum contaminated site where close-coordination with the GC, BCT and BCT’s Environmental Consultant was required. Our scope included the installation of temporary fueling facilities, including dispensers, valve pit, sumps and underground piping. We provided the installation of the new fueling facility, including dispensers, pumps, sumps, hose reels, day tanks and underground and aboveground fuel and lubrication piping at the Fuel Island. In addition, we installed new underground lubrication tanks and underground and aboveground lubrication stainless steel tubing and piping, hose reels and appurtenances in the Maintenance Building. Once all phases were completed, we demolished the temporary fueling facility. In all, one (1) new 12,000-gallon engine oil UST, one (1) new 12,000-gallon engine automatic transmission fluid (ATF) UST, one (1) new 2,500-gallon engine coolant UST, one (1) new 12,000-gallon waste oil UST, one (1) new 12,000-gallon DEF UST, one (1) new 12,000-gallon unleaded UST and four (4) new 35,000-gallon diesel USTs were installed.

UST Replacement Copans Road Facility

Pompano Beach, Florida

CEI provided design and construction management for the replacement of single-walled underground storage tanks (USTs) with double-walled tanks to comply with the State of Florida’s deadline for replacing single walled underground tanks, in addition to supplemental environmental work. This project consisted of the removal / replacement of 13 underground storage tanks at the Mass Transit’s Copans Road facility. The project also includes the replacement of underground waste oil piping within an active, congested Bus Maintenance Facility.
CEI’s role was to design the facility; prepare plans and specifications for public bid; assist in the selection of a contractor; install a temporary fueling system; supervise the activities of the construction company; perform post occupancy evaluations; and, miscellaneous services as requested by the County using the Optional Services allocated funds. The environmental portion of this project consisted of preparing a Tank Closure Assessment Report, including sampling and reporting, preparing a Sampling Plan and submitting it to Broward County EPGMD for concurrence of an alternative soil screening methodology due to the large size of the excavation; laboratory analysis, soil samples for laboratory analysis of the Used Oil parameters and soil samples for laboratory analysis of the VOAs, PAHs, and TRPH; installed temporary groundwater monitoring wells and obtained groundwater samples for laboratory analysis of either Used Oil parameters or VOAs and PAHs.

USMC Blount Island Command, Fuel Tanks & Canopy, Jacksonville, FL

CEI completed a tank removal and replacement project for the Naval Facilities Command (NAVFAC) in Jacksonville, Florida. The project, performed on the Blount Island Marine Corps. Facility, entailed the removal of two (2) 10,000-gallon underground storage tanks for vehicular use and the demolition of the existing fueling pad and pumps. Temporary Mogas and biodiesel tanks were installed to maintain operations.
The project was part of the Government’s effort to move towards “greener” petroleum products for use in their on-base vehicles. A JP-5 fuel AST was also installed. Bulk fuel dispensing was added at the upgraded facility with two 300 GPM fill stands. Standard “at pump” vehicle refueling was also installed, along with a new underground oil/water separator.

Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department – Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant – Tank Farm Fuel System Modifications

CEI performed various diesel generator fuel system modifications to the existing tank farm that provide emergency power to the wastewater treatment plant. The tank farm consisted of seven (7) existing 25,000-gallon diesel aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), aboveground and underground fuel piping and two (2) remote fill ports. The modifications included replacement of the remote tank fill port, the modification of the 4” aboveground schedule 80 carbon steel fill line and the modification of the aboveground EMD fuel supply line for Tanks 1 – 4 and the modification of the Simplex fill port system and installation of overfill prevention valves for Tanks 5 – 7.

All piping was pressure tested to client specification and tanks tested for proper operation. Work was completed such that no more than 2 tanks were taken out of service at one time.

Fueling Maintenance Services, Miami, FL

CEI has been providing removal, installation, repair, maintenance, and testing of service stations and fueling facilities to the Internal Services Department (ISD) Fleet Management since 2005. ISD manages approximately 29 fueling sites in Miami-Dade County. The work under the Maintenance and repair service contract involves small repair projects and medium to large complex and multi-function jobs in support of service station operations, such as tanks repairs and installations, supply lines (i.e. product, electrical, and telecommunication), emergency response and repairs, tank replacement, and groundwater and soil contamination remediation.

Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Department Tank Relocation

CEI performed the relocation of two (2) 12-gallon diesel aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) at the Fire Department’s Headquarters and the Fire Shop North facility. The project required close coordination with MDFR to minimize disruption to the existing operations and due to the challenges presented by the existing location of the ASTs within a free-standing tall vertical wall structure covered by steel grates. The work involved the polishing of existing diesel fuel within the two (2) ASTs, the removal/disconnection of all mechanical and electrical piping and equipment, the capping of the existing fuel piping for the remaining diesel tank, testing the remaining AST to maintain its operation, performing tank integrity tests on both tanks before and after relocation, reprogramming the existing Omntec Fuel Monitoring system, removal of the existing platform between both ASTs, modification of the existing stairs and relocation in front of the remaining tank, temporary removal and reinstallation of six (6) steel beams and associated attached fastener steel grates located at the roof above the AST to create the overhead opening to allow the removal of the two ASTs and the loading of the ASTs onto a trailer and their relocation to the Fire Shop North Facility.

South Florida Water Management District – S9 & S9A Trash Rake and Pump Station Refurbishments – Fuel System Modifications

CEI performed various fuel system modifications for the existing pump station diesel emergency generator system. The modifications included installation of single and double wall fuel fill piping, installation of triple-wall diesel return piping and supports over a canal, installation of a 500 gallon fuel oil collection tank, installation of a 500 gallon Lube Oil Supply tank, installation of aboveground and underground double wall return piping from the fuel collection tank to the existing fuel oil supply farm, including all valves, filters, and fittings, installation of underground and aboveground diesel supply piping to new generator building, including all valves, fittings and supports from tie in at existing fuel line to connections at generators, replacement of existing solenoid valves on the existing fuel piping at the fuel farm, installation of all required pipe supports, penetrations, sleeves and fasteners, installation of vent piping, pressure testing, cleaning and flushing of fuel and lube oil piping, and commissioning of the modified fuel systems.