Tapping into a renewable natural gas project for the first time, Interstates recently worked with Gevo to build a central biogas purification site and connect it to three different dairies in Northwest Iowa. Interstates provided Gevo with power distribution, PLC design and construction, programming, instrumentation, and heat trace work.
GROUNDING AUDIT PROVEN PROCESS
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SITE AUDIT
DISCOVERY
Proposal
Project Scope
Client Request
Kickoff
ANALYSIS
RESULTS
Site Visit
Review
Drafted Report
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Final Documents
Facility Changes
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WHAT TO EXPECT YOUR GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL GROUNDING AUDIT YOUR ROLE Your involvement keeps the project moving. Here are a few things we’ll need from you as we move through the process: 12 .. WP roorvki dwe iet hx ius tsi nt og sgcrhoeudnudlien tghderoanw-isni tges garnodu an df ai nc igl iat yu ds ii tt e p l a n i f a v a i l a b l e 3 . *aPsrsoi svti do eu rutsewc hi tnhi cai agnu iwdiet hwtheos thi nags aa ngdo or edcuonr ddienrgs toafngdrionugnodf rt he sei sptoawn ceer d i s t r i b u t i o n s y s t e m t o 45.. RAettveinedwaannddpaaprptircoivpeatme odnutrhinlygitnhveokiciecskoff, site recap, and review meetings 6. Inform us of any corrective action taken based on the recommendations, including new 7. rSeasviestfainnacel droeacudminegns.tsThfoerffiuntaulrreepuosert will reflect the updated conditions. *Note: Depending on options selected in the proposal, Interstates may be contracted to complete this item. WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE Over the course of your project, you can expect to receive: 12.. PMroongtrhelsysirnevpooicretss based on the project’s progression 34.. URepc-otom-dmaetendstaattiuosnsoftothaedgdrroeussndhiinghg saynsdtecmritical ohm readings to keep your employees safe and 5. pFrinevdeinngtseolenctarnicyaal dedqiutiipomnaelnstadfeatmy aanged reliability concerns associated with your facility’s 6. gAroguronudnindginsgysatuedmit report signed by a professional engineer in the associated state
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PROCESS MAP DESCRIPTION
Your involvement throughout the grounding audit is important! Projects have the best outcomes when both parties are involved. GROUNDING AUDIT PROVEN PROCESS YOUR GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL AUDIT
DISCOVERY PHASE
You’ll receive a proposal for your grounding audit.
PROJECT SCOPE
KEY STEPS I Request Quote I Share Project Details Gs ar foeut yn dmi ne ga sauurde i tt so aprreo at e gc rt eyaot upr r ee mv epnl toayt ei vees aOnndc ek eweep reeqc ue ii vpemyeonut rf rroe mq ube es ti n, ogudratme aamg ewd .i l l reach out to learn more about your project. CLIENT REQUEST
PROPOSAL
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KEY STEPS I Review Proposal
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SITE AUDIT PHASE
You’ll receive a recap of the grounding system test results.
KICKOFF
SITE VISIT
KEY STEPS I Schedule Site Visit
KEY STEPS I Test Equipment I Record Results I Recap Site Audit Wt o hwi lael ko nt h- sr iot ue ,gohutrh tee fcahcni liict iya na nwd i bl l emg iene tg rwoiut hn dy or eusr i sptoainnct eo tf ecsot ns .t Wa c et ’ l l dl ooccaut imo ne ns ,t at nh de eo nh smu rvea leuqeu fi op rmeeanc th i st eps rt oppoei rnlty, mg raorukn tdees dt pa on idn t bt hoen gdreodu. nBde ifno gr ea tuhdei tt ea cnhdnai cl ei ar nt yl eo auvoefs tyeos ut rp of ai nc itlsi twy, itthheay ’cl lr istui cma lmoahrmi z e reading and any immediate concerns.
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ANALYSIS PHASE
You’ll receive the first draft of the grounding audit report.
DRAFTED REPORT
KEY STEPS I Hold Review Meeting I Discuss Findings You’ll meet with us to review the report layout, discuss the findings, aa nt dy oguor of av ce irl itthy .e Trhe icsommeme et inndgaitsi oyno su rt oc hi ma np cr eo vt oe tuhnedgerros ut annddi n, ags sky s t e m questions, and make comments on the report. REVIEW
KEY STEPS I Develop Report
I Send for Review Our team will develop a report and provide recommendations for test results over specified limits to improve the grounding system. This report is peer-reviewed to give you a thorough, comprehensive audit. We’ll distribute the first draft of the report so you can read it before the review meeting.
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You’ll receive the finalized report with recommendations to improve your grounding system to protect employees and prevent equipment damage.
RESULTS PHASE
FACILITY CHANGES
FINAL DOCUMENTS
KEY STEPS I Implement Recommendations I Confirm Facility Changes
KEY STEPS I Finalize Report I Sign Report I Receive Final Documents
You may want to take action on some of our recommendations before receiving the finalized report. While you might not choose tsoa fceor,mmpol er et erae ll li aobf ltehfeamc i,l itthye. Pr leecaosme mn oetni fdyeudscahbaonugte tshwe icl lhgainvgeeysoyuo au are making and would like incorporated into the finalized report.
We’ll update the grounding audit report to reflect any changes immepeltei nmge. nAt epdr oafte ys os iuorn faal cei lni tgyi naenedr tl hi cee cnos me dmi ne nt ht se f ar os smo ct ihaet erde vs iteawt e will sign the report, and our team will send you the finalized version. We recommend completing this audit every 3-5 years.
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