Station Emergency Generator

Above Group led the design of a new 5,700 SF generator facility to establish a centralized essential electrical system (EES) loop for the Salisbury VA Medical Center. Previously dependent on a single utility feed and scattered temporary generators, the campus lacked redundancy for critical infrastructure.

The new facility will house three medium-voltage generators with integrated controls, supporting PSRDM compliance by delivering two independent power sources. Key systems include medium-voltage paralleling switchgear, load banks, grounding equipment, unit substations, ATSs, panelboards, transformers, lighting, and a 40,000-gallon fuel oil system providing 96 hours of runtime.

To meet cooling and combustion needs, blast-rated louvers will accommodate over 100,000 CFM per generator, with all HVAC systems tied into the VA’s DDC BAS. Above Group developed performance-based specifications to guide installation, including circuit breaker coordination and arc flash safety, enhancing the long-term resilience of the medical center’s power infrastructure.