WESTON 4, A 500 MEGAWATT POWER PLANT
Marathon County, Wisconsin
The Challenge
Collaborate with multiple firms to design and manufacture a unique, direct-drive “Utility Duty” sidewall fan.
Design the fan to be easily mounted between existing building framework (90” x 90”) and provide convenient, side access to the fan and dampers.
Deliver 103 housed fans in phases over six months to match the contractors’ precise scheduling needs.
The Solution
Custom-built Direct Drive “Utility Duty” sidewall propeller fan and housing with easy access
Multiple full-scale prototypes were built within a strict timeline to ensure that the design matched specific requirements.Several on-site visits from the contractor and electrician ensured everything was well understood by all parties, paving the way for an efficient installation process.
The final design incorporated a special direct drive utility duty propeller housed in a specially designed 90” x 90” wall housing. The custom blade and pitch propeller met the air, sound, and horsepower requirements. The unique oversized access panels provide a means for servicing and maintaining internal components including Greenheck’s industrial control dampers (Model ICD-45, utilizing a two-actuator drive system
Labor saving items such as single point wiring and lifting lugs installed prior to shipping made installation easier and more efficient.
The Results
Jay Swoboda, project superintendent from Tweet-Garot Mechanical Incorporated praised the teamwork of all parties. “Greenheck’s experienced engineers had the knowledge we needed to meet the unique ventilation requirements.” This project became a reality, he said, “because of the superior coordination, prototyping, and on-site visits.”
Vyron Sales Engineer
John Gorzek
Engineer
Black & Veatch Overland Park, KS
Contractor
Tweet-Garot Mechanical Green Bay, WI