Blymyer Engineers was retained by Swinerton Builders to provide preliminary engineering and analysis, electrical and structural design, and construction phase services for this utility-scale project. This photo shows the project under construction in late 2011. The facility is expected to enter service in early 2012.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Swinerton Builders to provide preliminary engineering and analysis, electrical and structural design, and construction phase services for this utility-scale project. This photo shows the project under construction in late 2011. The facility is expected to enter service in early 2012.

Blymyer Engineers was selected to perform preliminary engineering, as well as complete electrical and structural design of this project which consists of three 5MW ground-mounted arrays.

Our pre-check designs have been installed at over 60 school sites in California—creating more predictable permitting and lower costs. Our new 4th Generation Pre-Checked Canopy designs offer 85 mph and 100 mph wind resistant designs for all soil and seismic conditions. Our designs accommodate any available module and meet all new DSA design criteria.

Blymyer Engineers Inc. provided general arrangement, and structural and electrical design services for new photovoltaic (PV) systems with a combined array size of 536 kW at two community colleges in Cupertino and Los Altos Hills, California. The PV systems were mounted on carport structures in parking lots and unpaved areas. Blymyer Engineers Inc. obtained all required approvals for the project from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. provided general arrangement, electrical and structural design services for a new photovoltaic (PV) system, with a total array size of 4 MW, to be installed at 13 schools in Pittsburg, California. The PV system will be mounted on solar parking canopies, building rooftops, and custom-designed stadium bleachers with integrated solar canopies at the various sites. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. obtained all required approvals for the project from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. provided general arrangements, and structural and electrical design services for new photovoltaic (PV) systems at five high schools located in Sunnyvale, Cupertino and San Jose, California. The PV systems have a total array size of 5.6 MW and are mounted on carport and canopy structures at each school. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. designed a “T”-shaped mounting structure, and obtained approval from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA) for the structure.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. provided general arrangement, electrical and structural design services for a new photovoltaic (PV) system, with a total array size of 3.4 MW, at 13 schools and a corporate yard in Milpitas, California. The PV system was mounted on solar parking canopies and shade structures at the various sites. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. obtained all required approvals for the project from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. provided a site assessment and feasibility study, general arrangements, and preliminary structural and electrical design services for new photovoltaic (PV) systems at 13 schools located in Fremont, California. The PV systems will have a total array size of approximately 6.6 MW and will be mounted primarily on carport and canopy structures at each schools. Preliminary engineering design services were provided to facilitate competitive bidding of the project prior to finalizing a contract with the school district.

Blymyer Engineers was selected to perform conceptual engineering, structural and electrical engineering design development, canopy design, and construction support services for three municipal buildings in Brea, CA. The project required innovative engineering solutions to incorporate a solar array into the architecture of the iconic Brea Civic and Cultural Center. Blymyer Engineers applied similar ingenuity in the design of a photovoltaic array installed on top of a city-owned water tank, pictured here.

Blymyer Engineers was selected by Eaton Electrical to work with the Electric Power Research institute (EPRI) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on the development of “solar assisted” electric car charging stations to be used throughout the TVA service area. Blymyer provided complete structural and electrical design and provided construction phase support of this innovative project which incorporates a 12kW photovoltaic array and a battery bank to reduce the impact on the grid of vehicle charging during peak demand periods.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. provided a site assessment and feasibility study, general arrangements, preliminary structural and electrical design services for new photovoltaic (PV) systems at 12 schools, located in eastern San Jose, California. The PV systems will have a total array size of approximately 7.2 MW and will be mounted primarily on carport and canopy structures at each schools. Preliminary engineering design services were provided to facilitate competitive bidding of the project prior to finalizing a contract with the school district.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. furnished design/build services for a $2.5 million solar-powered irrigation system at a commercial citrus ranch in Borrego Springs, California. The project required the installation of a 267 kW photovoltaic ground-mounted array to provide power to a variable frequency drive capable of running a 200-horsepower irrigation water pump. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was responsible for the electrical and civil/structural design, obtaining the planning and building permits, and performing turn-key civil and electrical installation. The project occupies approximately 1 acre of land and required the installation of 1,700 solar panels and associated electrical equipment. It is the largest solar power system in San Diego County and the largest solar driven pump system in the world.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. evaluated the feasibility of installing large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems during the conversion of the former Norton Air Force Base to civilian use as a commercial airport. The 1,500-acre site and associated electrical services were evaluated for ground-, canopy- and roof-mounted PV systems. Also considered were the large areas of current and future construction, as well as the new site usage. Twenty utility meters on the site were evaluated for their current and projected electricity usage, billing rates, and locations relative to suitable PV sites. Recommendations were made for sizing and placement of PV systems at the site based on this physical and economic analysis.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. provided structural and electrical design services for a new photovoltaic (PV) system with a total array size of 390 kW at a new Humane Society facility in Milpitas, California. The PV system is mounted on carport structures in the parking areas and on the roof of the new building at the site. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. also provided permitting assistance for the project.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. provided detailed electrical engineering, electrical engineering oversight, and permitting assistance for this 2MW photovoltaic installation which is, reportedly, the largest airport solar power system to date. The ground-mount, single axis tracking array occupies approximately 25 acres and is expected to provide 40% of the airport’s annual power consumption.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. provided general arrangement, and structural and electrical design services for new photovoltaic (PV) systems with a combined array size of 2.2 MW at two community colleges in Hayward and Livermore, California. The PV systems were mounted on carport structures in parking lots at each campus. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. obtained all required approvals for the project from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. provided general arrangement, and electrical and structural design services for a new photovoltaic (PV) system with a total array size of 411 kW at a community college in Oroville, California. The PV system was mounted on carport structures in a parking lot at the campus. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. obtained all required approvals for the project from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. provided general arrangement, structural, and electrical design services for photovoltaic (PV) systems totaling 38 kW for two service stations/convenience stores in West Sacramento, CA. The PV system consists of two hundred sixteen (216) 175-watt modules mounted on top of an existing fuel island canopy, convenience store, and car wash building, and a 30 kW ground-mounted inverter. The PV modules on the car wash building were mounted on elevated steel frames to eliminate shading by roof-mounted structures on the adjacent convenience store. The PV system was installed by Blymyer Engineers’ sister company, BEI Construction.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. provided general arrangement and structural design services for new photovoltaic (PV) systems with a combined array size of 3 MW at three community colleges in Contra Costa County, California. The PV systems were mounted on carport structures in parking lots at each campus. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. designed two different carport structures, a “T”-shaped structure and a “Y”-shaped structure, and obtained approval from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA) for both structures.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by Saxton Palma Construction to provide the conceptual layout and detailed engineering design services to upgrade the existing fueling facility. This facility consists of one 12,000-gallon Jet A AST, spill containment for loading/unloading fuel trucks, and the capability to load fuel trucks. Our scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, and permitting.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by the general contractor to provide electrical plans and specifications as required to tie-in and distribute power to seven advertising aspects (signs) for Foster Interstate Media for the Oakland Airport. Our scope of work included designing the tie into the Port of Oakland’s electrical panels, specifying the appropriate breakers and underground power distribution to each of the aspects, terminating in a panel with power meter, with all breakers and time clock interlock installed. This project included the specifications for the test procedures in compliance with the Port’s and NETA standards.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by the project architect to provide the conceptual layout and detailed engineering design for an addition to the existing fueling facility. The addition consists of one 12,000-gallon aboveground AVGAS tank, one-20,000 gallon Jet A aboveground storage tank, two twin-hose AVGAS dispensers, and two loading/off-loading control panels. The control panels were recommended by Blymyer Engineers, Inc. to provide safety and to prevent spills during the loading/off-loading process. Our scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by Central Coast Aviation to provide the conceptual layout and detailed engineering design for a new fueling facility. This new facility consists of one 12,000-gallon aboveground AVGAS tank, one-12,000 gallon Jet A aboveground storage tank, a spill containment area, two twin-hose dispensers, and the capability to load fuel trucks. Our scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, and permitting.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Saxton Palma Construction to provide the conceptual layout, and detailed engineering design services for the existing fueling facility, consisting of one 12,000-gallon aboveground Jet A, the capability to load fuel trucks, and spill containment during the loading/unloading of fuel trucks. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, and permitting.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by the project architect to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed piping design, and mechanical engineering services for a new 4-bay bus maintenance facility. This facility consists of the installation of one 100 gallon above ground motor oil tank, one 1,000-gallon above ground waste oil tank with an evacuation pump, one 280 gallon aboveground windshield washer fluid tank, 8-hose reel banks, compressed air system, bus maintenance pit, in-ground lifts, bus wash, and wheel alignment equipment. Our scope of work included the equipment arrangement, and detailed piping designs, and construction administration including periodic site inspections.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by the project architect to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection for a new bus fueling facility. The facility consists of one 20,000-gallon underground gasoline tank with two dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, one 280-gallon aboveground motor oil tank, windshield washer fluid tank, and compressed air and vacuum systems. Our scope of work included the facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, reviewing contractor quotes and submittals, and conducting site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Carter Burgess to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling system. The facility consists of two 12,000 gallon-aboveground diesel tanks with two dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, and a fuel management system, Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, review submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by PGAL to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed piping design, and mechanical engineering services for a new 4-bay bus maintenance facility. This facility consists of the installation of one 20,000 gallon underground diesel tank with two dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, one 1,000 gallon aboveground motor oil tank, one 1,000-gallon aboveground waste oil tank with an evacuation pump, one 280 gallon aboveground windshield washer fluid tank, 8-hose reel banks, compressed air system, bus maintenance pit, aboveground and in-ground lifts, bus wash, and wheel alignment equipment. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the equipment arrangement, and detailed piping designs, as well as construction administration, including periodic site inspections.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by PGAL to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling facility. The facility consists of one 20,000-gallon underground gasoline tank with two dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, one 280-gallon aboveground motor oil tank, windshield washer fluid tank, and compressed air and vacuum systems. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, review contractor quotes and submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Carter Burgess to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling system. The facility consists of three 12,000 gallon-aboveground diesel tanks, with eleven dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, and a fuel management system. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, review submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to provide engineering services to retrofit an existing diesel fueling facility with a new compressed natural gas fast fill system. The new system utilizes a unique compression and storage system that replaced the final compressor stage with a high-volume hydraulic booster. The hydraulic booster reduces the loads placed on the compressor and lowers the gas storage pressure in the cascade. This was done to reduce the system maintenance requirements and improve the overall safety of the facility. Our scope of work included detailed process piping design, foundation design, permitting, and coordination.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to provide detailed engineering design for a new, unattended fast-fill compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling facility near the Golden Gate Bridge. The facility utilized two fully automatic compressor systems to deliver high-pressure CNG to two card-lock controlled dispensers. The facility was intended for use by the park service to power their fleet of cars and light trucks in San Francisco. Our scope of work included the facility layout, detailed process piping design, civil engineering and electrical engineering.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to provide design and engineering services for multiple alternative fueling projects throughout the west coast states. Among these projects are: A compressed natural gas (CNG) regulator station in Seattle wherein we prepared the mechanical engineering design. This system utilizes a complex multi-stage regulator system to deliver up to 300 CFM of natural gas into the pipeline from a high pressure tube trailer. A mobile liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling trailer in Sacramento wherein we provided the mechanical design for a new system to refuel a new heavy-duty LNG truck fleet. The entire system was trailer-mounted for ease of use and mobility for future relocation. A high-volume natural gas facility in Oakland where we provided civil, structural, mechanical and electrical design for the entire project. The system was designed to simultaneously fill up to 12 high-pressure trailers and up to 6 vehicles. A 3,000 CFM compressor delivers CNG to the trailers and a 6,000 LNG system is used as a backup fueling system.

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design services for a new CNG fueling system and maintenance shop upgrade for a waste disposal company in Seattle, Washington. The CNG fueling system included three 250 hp compressors, two fast fill dispensers and fifty-five multi-hose time-fill posts. The maintenance shop upgrade included retrofit of eight existing bays with a new heating and ventilation system, gas detection system, and electrical modifications to facilitate servicing of CNG-powered vehicles. Blymyer Engineers also provided MEP design services for a two-bay maintenance shop addition, including a new vehicle wash bay and welding bay.

Blymyer Engineers was retained to provide engineering services to design a new compressed natural gas fast fill system. The new system utilizes two 110 scfm/75 HP compressors with a three bank cascade storage system and dryers. CNG will be dispensed by six duel hose time fill post and one dual hose fast fill dispenser. The fast fill dispenser is controlled by a card reader connected to a fuel management system. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included detailed engineering and foundation design, permitting, and coordination.

Blymyer Engineers was retained to provide engineering services for a new CNG system that incorporates 10 slow fill stations for Muni busses. The system employs a 150-scfm dual ANGI compressor and a Zebec Dryer. The Electrical design starts with taking primary power from a newly installed PG&E pole and delivering power to the pad mounted transformer, which then distributes it thru specified switchgear to the equipment. The design package consists of general arrangements, piping and electrical schematics and associated arrangements, structural drawings and written specifications in accordance with the City’s construction codes and standards.

The San Benito High School District employed Blymyer Engineers to design and build their CNG fueling facility to service school buses and other CNG-fueled vehicles operated by the District. The CNG system included time fill stations for overnight vehicle fueling and fast fill dispensers capable of servicing cars, trucks, and transit buses. Blymyer Engineers was responsible for complete design and installation of the system, including mechanical, structural and electrical aspects, attaining all necessary permits; purchasing main equipment components; and performing construction supervision and startup.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. manages nationwide storm water compliance programs for over 500 transportation facilities. This includes obtaining facility information and completing storm water permit applications, preparing generic and site-specific storm water pollution prevention plans, organizing and setting up storm water sampling, training facility managers and corporate environmental managers in storm water pollution prevention plan and storm water sampling requirements, compliance reporting, preparing California Group Monitoring Plans and Annual Group Evaluation Reports, preparing storm water compliance audit protocols, and developing and maintaining a database to evaluate nationwide compliance. Blymyer Engineers', Inc. staff serve as liaisons to state regulators to solve individual facility compliance issues and negotiate alternative best management practices. Blymyer Engineers', Inc. staff track and interpret storm water regulations nationwide. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. developed a storm water training video to train facility personnel regarding storm water compliance, as well as various regulatory tools and guidelines such as a storm water state-by-state summary for transportation facilities, a vehicle washing compliance manual, and an overall regulatory compliance guideline.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by Trident Management Inc. to provide environmental engineering and compliance permitting services for the bilge oily water treatment system (BOWTs) operated by TMI. Environmental and compliance permitting services included addressing permits with multiple local, state and federal permitting agencies. Services included preparation of an updated Hazardous Material Business Plan (HMBP) and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC). Revised or new air discharge and waste water discharge permits were also prepared for the operation of the BOWTs facility.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. prepares and presents storm water training seminars for facility managers of production, distribution, and warehousing facilities. Blymyer Engineers' staff trains facility managers on their Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) including: equipment and vehicle washing, fueling, maintenance, and product storage best management practices; storm water sampling; and annual report completion. Our staff also prepares and revises SWPPPs for applicable facilities, and prepares the Group Monitoring Plan (GMP) and Annual Group Evaluation Report (AGER). The GMP and AGER summarize the group's monitoring plan and summarize compliance with the California General Storm Water Permit requirements, respectively.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by our client to provide turn-key engineering design and construction services required for the selection and layout of a new waste water treatment system. The system was designed to lower zinc concentrations in truck wash effluent to comply with the facility’s existing discharge permit. Our scope of work included selection of the appropriate process equipment that would meet facility and environmental requirements, detailed design of the new installation, and procurement and installation of the equipment. We also helped negotiate a new industrial waste water discharge permit and set up an on-going sampling and maintenance program for the facility.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to provide engineering design and construction management services, together with field engineering support for several projects in the packaging and shipping areas of an existing beverage plant. Projects included the layout of new materials handling and conveying systems; verifying and documenting as-built conditions of the existing systems; performing a constructability analysis of proposed changes; developing bid documents, and providing engineering support through the course of construction. The scope of work included the modification or installation of several different systems. These systems included: bottle handling conveyors, a case handling conveyor, glass crushers and cullet conveyors, can filters, shrink-wrapping systems, palletizer, high-speed inspection systems, keg washing systems, bottle washing and recycling systems.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by a large flour mill operation to survey the condition of drainage and of their existing railroad track system. Based on this survey, Blymyer Engineers, Inc. developed a new site plan and provided detailed recommendations for track repairs and drainage improvement. As part of the design, Blymyer Engineers, Inc. diagnosed and provided a solution for the client's frequent derailing problem in several areas of the facility. Construction surveillance was also provided, throughout the project.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. has been retained by a national brewery since 1994 to provide full-time construction management services for their Fairfield brewery. As their construction manager, we have been responsible for the coordination and administration of construction services including: constructability reviews, bidding and contract administration, schedule and budget control, construction coordination and surveillance. Our scope of work included site civil engineering, building modifications, power house upgrades, new bottling, packaging, and conveying systems, waste water treatment system modification, process piping and control system modifications, major electrical system upgrades and repairs, major structural repairs and maintenance of the building. Blymyer received an award for over 2 million construction man hours with no lost time accidents, minimized construction change stoppages, and completed projects on schedule.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to provide engineering design and construction management services for several projects. Modifications were made to the existing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, both in the powerhouse and the brewery itself. Our scope of work included upgrading the existing ammonia refrigeration system for improved seismic safety; modifying the existing refrigeration system to eliminate potential ammonia contamination of the products produced; the design and installation of a new caustic recovery system for the keg washing line; installation of a new boiler system and the development of formal maintenance procedures for the ammonia systems to improve plant safety.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. has completed numerous projects for General Mills, Inc. since the mid-1960's. These projects have included a bulk four blending project, a bulk mill run facility including air conveying storage and truck load-out, grain truck and rail loading and unloading facilities, and packaging conveyor systems for bulk and small packaging. In addition to design engineering and project and construction management services, Blymyer Engineers, Inc. acted as General Mills' representative at various state, county, and city regulating agencies. Our most recent project for General Mills included the conceptual design, permitting, and limited project management for a new bulk storage and load-out facility. The slip form concrete structure is capable of storing up to 800 tons of flour. The flour is then pneumatically conveyed from a separate mill building and is selectively fed from storage to a single lane truck load-out within the building or to an automated packing line in the adjacent warehouse. Key features of this project include: a 75-foot tall slip formed concrete building; pneumatic product conveying throughout; fully enclosed drive-thru load-out; Extra Hazard I Fire Suppression System; semi-automatic load cell weigh bin system for truck loads; and air pollution control for PM-IO compliance.

Among the numerous projects Blymyer Engineers, Inc. has performed for this manufacturing company, the installation of the new bag packer is the project which involves almost all of the engineering disciplines and is probably is the most challenging project to date. Our client has used the old packaging system for over 50 years. The new bag style requires a new system, which now will be completely automated and PLC controlled. Blymyer Engineer’s responsibilities include providing the arrangement drawings for the feed and discharge systems, design of all structural components of the installation, and procurement of the equipment involved in the process: screw conveyors, belt and roller conveyors, magnets, scales, etc. We are also responsible for the dust collection system design and complete electrical and controls design for the process. Upon completion of the design phase, Blymyer Engineers, Inc. will administer the bidding and contractor selection process. Our responsibilities also include construction and start-up support.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to provide engineering design of several process piping projects involving the modification of existing brewery piping systems. We were required to conform our work to the client's established piping standards and procedures and all systems were designed to facilitate installation with an absolute minimum disruption to on-going plant operations. Blymyer Engineers' scope of work included the design of food-grade brewery piping systems, CIP (clean-in-place) systems, sparge water systems, fuel gas piping, ammonia system piping, steam system piping, domestic water systems, and process water systems.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc., as the prime consultant and project manager, was retained to upgrade our client's yard drainage system. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. surveyed the existing storm drain system, and designed the new system upgrade utilizing the old system. The yard was regraded and 80% of the site rail track system was upgraded.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by Saxton Palma Construction to provide the conceptual layout and detailed engineering design services to upgrade the existing fueling facility. This facility consists of one 12,000-gallon Jet A AST, spill containment for loading/unloading fuel trucks, and the capability to load fuel trucks. Our scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, and permitting.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by project architects to provide the detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for Interim Rental Car Facility at the Oakland International Airport. The project consists of a new customer service building (CSB), quick turn around (QTA) facilities, including aboveground tank farm, covered fueling area, carwashes and vacuum system, eight ready return lots, and paved parking areas and access roads. Our scope of work included structural design of all foundation, pads, ramps, stairs and awning for the CSB. Our scope of work for the QTA facilities included car wash trench drains and floor drains, concrete islands and pads at the fueling area, including floor drains; concrete pads for the tank farm area. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. prepared all design specifications including: MEP, fuel systems, and specialty equipment design for the new facility. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. also obtained equipment quotes, reviewed contractor quotes and submittals and performed site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by the general contractor to provide electrical plans and specifications as required to tie-in and distribute power to seven advertising aspects (signs) for Foster Interstate Media for the Oakland Airport. Our scope of work included designing the tie into the Port of Oakland’s electrical panels, specifying the appropriate breakers and underground power distribution to each of the aspects, terminating in a panel with power meter, with all breakers and time clock interlock installed. This project included the specifications for the test procedures in compliance with the Port’s and NETA standards.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to provide engineering services to retrofit an existing diesel fueling facility with a new compressed natural gas fast fill system. The new system utilizes a unique compression and storage system that replaced the final compressor stage with a high-volume hydraulic booster. The hydraulic booster reduces the loads placed on the compressor and lowers the gas storage pressure in the cascade. This was done to reduce the system maintenance requirements and improve the overall safety of the facility. Our scope of work included detailed process piping design, foundation design, permitting, and coordination.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to provide detailed engineering design for a new, unattended fast-fill compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling facility near the Golden Gate Bridge. The facility utilized two fully automatic compressor systems to deliver high-pressure CNG to two card-lock controlled dispensers. The facility was intended for use by the park service to power their fleet of cars and light trucks in San Francisco. Our scope of work included the facility layout, detailed process piping design, civil engineering and electrical engineering.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to provide design and engineering services for multiple alternative fueling projects throughout the west coast states. Among these projects are: A compressed natural gas (CNG) regulator station in Seattle wherein we prepared the mechanical engineering design. This system utilizes a complex multi-stage regulator system to deliver up to 300 CFM of natural gas into the pipeline from a high pressure tube trailer. A mobile liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling trailer in Sacramento wherein we provided the mechanical design for a new system to refuel a new heavy-duty LNG truck fleet. The entire system was trailer-mounted for ease of use and mobility for future relocation. A high-volume natural gas facility in Oakland where we provided civil, structural, mechanical and electrical design for the entire project. The system was designed to simultaneously fill up to 12 high-pressure trailers and up to 6 vehicles. A 3,000 CFM compressor delivers CNG to the trailers and a 6,000 LNG system is used as a backup fueling system.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by the project architect to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed piping design, and mechanical engineering services for a new 4-bay bus maintenance facility. This facility consists of the installation of one 100 gallon above ground motor oil tank, one 1,000-gallon above ground waste oil tank with an evacuation pump, one 280 gallon aboveground windshield washer fluid tank, 8-hose reel banks, compressed air system, bus maintenance pit, in-ground lifts, bus wash, and wheel alignment equipment. Our scope of work included the equipment arrangement, and detailed piping designs, and construction administration including periodic site inspections.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by the project architect to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection for a new bus fueling facility. The facility consists of one 20,000-gallon underground gasoline tank with two dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, one 280-gallon aboveground motor oil tank, windshield washer fluid tank, and compressed air and vacuum systems. Our scope of work included the facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, reviewing contractor quotes and submittals, and conducting site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by the project architect to provide the conceptual layout and detailed engineering design for an addition to the existing fueling facility. The addition consists of one 12,000-gallon aboveground AVGAS tank, one-20,000 gallon Jet A aboveground storage tank, two twin-hose AVGAS dispensers, and two loading/off-loading control panels. The control panels were recommended by Blymyer Engineers, Inc. to provide safety and to prevent spills during the loading/off-loading process. Our scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by Central Coast Aviation to provide the conceptual layout and detailed engineering design for a new fueling facility. This new facility consists of one 12,000-gallon aboveground AVGAS tank, one-12,000 gallon Jet A aboveground storage tank, a spill containment area, two twin-hose dispensers, and the capability to load fuel trucks. Our scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, and permitting.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Saxton Palma Construction to provide the conceptual layout, and detailed engineering design services for the existing fueling facility, consisting of one 12,000-gallon aboveground Jet A, the capability to load fuel trucks, and spill containment during the loading/unloading of fuel trucks. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, and permitting.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by a national car rental agency to provide the engineering design and project management services for an existing facility. The project required Blymyer Engineers’ review of the existing UST information, setting system criteria with the client, upgrading four 20,000-gallon underground gasoline tanks and two underground motor oil tanks, installing new double-walled product piping, removing three tanks and installing a new aboveground tank for waste oil, solicit and obtain equipment quotes, review contractor submittals, and perform construction inspections throughout the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical and electrical design services, and construction phase services for a new Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround (QTA) facility at the Ft. Lauderdale -Hollywood International Airport in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The facility includes a common fueling system with a total of 150,000 gallons of underground gasoline storage and 63 twin-hose dispensers (126 fueling positions), and vacuum, windshield washer fluid, carpet cleaning fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position. The facility also includes maintenance bays with lube oil and waste oil systems, vehicle lifts, and other equipment for preventative maintenance of rental vehicles.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Spokane Intl Airport/Carter Burgess to provide the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling and maintenance facility, including the installation of a 20,000 gallon gasoline underground fuel tank with eight twin-hose dispensers, windshield cleaning fluids systems, motor oil and waste oil system, compressed air and vacuum systems, six carwashes and eleven maintenance bays. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included all fueling and maintenance bay arrangements, detailed engineering design, carwash coordination and specification, reviewing submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by a national car rental agency to provide the conceptual layout, detailed piping design, and mechanical engineering services for a new 12-bay vehicle maintenance facility in Orlando, Florida. This facility consists of the installation of one 1,000-gallon aboveground motor oil tank, one 1,000-gallon aboveground waste oil tank, with two evacuation pumps, one 280-gallon aboveground windshield washer fluid tank, eight hose reel banks, compressed air system, bus maintenance pit, car lifts, and tire changing equipment. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the equipment arrangement and detailed piping designs.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by a Budget car rental agency to provide the conceptual layout, detailed piping design, and mechanical engineering services for a new 4-bay vehicle maintenance facility in Baltimore, Maryland. This facility consists of the installation of aboveground motor oil and waste oil tanks with evacuation pump, one aboveground windshield washer fluid tank, hose reel banks, compressed air system, car lifts, and tire changing equipment. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the equipment arrangement and detailed piping designs.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Carter Burgess to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling system. The facility consists of two 12,000 gallon-aboveground diesel tanks with two dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, and a fuel management system, Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, review submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by PGAL to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed piping design, and mechanical engineering services for a new 4-bay bus maintenance facility. This facility consists of the installation of one 20,000 gallon underground diesel tank with two dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, one 1,000 gallon aboveground motor oil tank, one 1,000-gallon aboveground waste oil tank with an evacuation pump, one 280 gallon aboveground windshield washer fluid tank, 8-hose reel banks, compressed air system, bus maintenance pit, aboveground and in-ground lifts, bus wash, and wheel alignment equipment. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the equipment arrangement, and detailed piping designs, as well as construction administration, including periodic site inspections.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by PGAL to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling facility. The facility consists of one 20,000-gallon underground gasoline tank with two dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, one 280-gallon aboveground motor oil tank, windshield washer fluid tank, and compressed air and vacuum systems. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, review contractor quotes and submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Carter Burgess to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling system. The facility consists of three 12,000 gallon-aboveground diesel tanks, with eleven dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, and a fuel management system. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, review submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Caltrain to provide the conceptual layout, and detailed engineering design services for a new fueling facility, consisting of two 35,000-gallon diesel aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), three high flow dispensers, and tanker off-loading pump and control panels. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Almar, Ltd. to provide design engineering services for a large marine fueling system consisting of two 20,000-gallon diesel underground storage tanks (USTs), one 10,000-gallon diesel UST, one 10,000-gallon gasoline UST, four dispensers, a tanker truck off-loading and filtering system, and over 600 feet of fuel piping located on-shore and on-dock. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the conceptual design of the system, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and structural engineering. The associated piping is a combination of underground and aboveground piping and the tanks and piping trenches are all monitored double-walled construction. The quality of the fuel available required the incorporation of a 300-gpm off-loading and filtering system into the facility.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Almar, Ltd. to provide design engineering services for a large marine fueling system consisting of two 12,000-gallon underground storage tanks (UST’s), one 8,000-gallon UST, a twin hose high-flow diesel dispenser and a twin hose diesel/gasoline dispenser, and over 600 feet of fuel piping located on-shore and on-dock. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the conceptual design of the system and mechanical engineering. The associated piping is a combination of underground and aboveground piping and the tanks and piping trenches are all monitored double-walled construction.

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design services for a new CNG fueling system and maintenance shop upgrade for a waste disposal company in Seattle, Washington. The CNG fueling system included three 250 hp compressors, two fast fill dispensers and fifty-five multi-hose time-fill posts. The maintenance shop upgrade included retrofit of eight existing bays with a new heating and ventilation system, gas detection system, and electrical modifications to facilitate servicing of CNG-powered vehicles. Blymyer Engineers also provided MEP design services for a two-bay maintenance shop addition, including a new vehicle wash bay and welding bay.

Blymyer Engineers was retained to provide engineering services to design a new compressed natural gas fast fill system. The new system utilizes two 110 scfm/75 HP compressors with a three bank cascade storage system and dryers. CNG will be dispensed by six duel hose time fill post and one dual hose fast fill dispenser. The fast fill dispenser is controlled by a card reader connected to a fuel management system. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included detailed engineering and foundation design, permitting, and coordination.

Blymyer Engineers was retained to provide engineering services for a new CNG system that incorporates 10 slow fill stations for Muni busses. The system employs a 150-scfm dual ANGI compressor and a Zebec Dryer. The Electrical design starts with taking primary power from a newly installed PG&E pole and delivering power to the pad mounted transformer, which then distributes it thru specified switchgear to the equipment. The design package consists of general arrangements, piping and electrical schematics and associated arrangements, structural drawings and written specifications in accordance with the City’s construction codes and standards.

The San Benito High School District employed Blymyer Engineers to design and build their CNG fueling facility to service school buses and other CNG-fueled vehicles operated by the District. The CNG system included time fill stations for overnight vehicle fueling and fast fill dispensers capable of servicing cars, trucks, and transit buses. Blymyer Engineers was responsible for complete design and installation of the system, including mechanical, structural and electrical aspects, attaining all necessary permits; purchasing main equipment components; and performing construction supervision and startup.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by City of Fremont to provide the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling and facility, including the installation of one 10,000-gallon aboveground gasoline tank and one 1,500-gallon aboveground diesel tank, two twin-hose dispensers, and compressed air systems. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, reviewing contractor quotes and submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by the City of San Ramon to provide the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling facility at their corporation yard, including the installation of one 2,000-gallon aboveground gasoline tank and one 1,000 gallon diesel tank with two single-hose dispensers. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, reviewing contractor quotes and submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by the City of Sacramento to provide the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling facility at their corporation yard, including the installation of one 2,000-gallon aboveground gasoline tank, one 15,000-gallon aboveground diesel tank, two single-hose dispensers, and propane fueling systems. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, reviewing contractor quotes and submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical and electrical design services, and construction phase services for fleet fueling, washing and maintenance facilities at the new U.S. Border Patrol Station in Willcox, Arizona. The fueling system consists of two 12,000-gallon gasoline and diesel aboveground storage tanks, and associated dispensing equipment. The vehicle washing facility consists of a central wash unit and two wash bays with wands and brushes, and a water reclamation system. The maintenance facility includes vehicle lifts, wheel alignment system, compressed air system, and lube oil, waste oil, grease, windshield washer fluid, and engine coolant storage and distribution systems.

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical, structural, and electrical design services, and construction phase services for a new fleet fueling system at the Santa Clara County Fleet Maintenance Facility in San Jose, California. The fueling system consists of two 12,000-gallon gasoline aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), two 12,000-gallon diesel ASTs, eight dispensers, bulk fuel off-loading pump systems, Stage I and Stage II vapor recovery systems (gasoline only) and leak detection and fuel management systems. The fueling system is used for fueling all fleet vehicles in operation by the County of Santa Clara. The diesel system also has a high-flow nozzle for filling a tanker trailer operated by the County.

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical and electrical design services, and construction phase services for a new Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround (QTA) facility at the Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida. The facility is split between the north and south sides of the airport with six separate QTA buildings. The facility includes three common fueling systems with a total of 250,000 gallons of underground gasoline storage and 105 twin-hose dispensers (210 fueling positions), 34 car wash bays, and vacuum, windshield washer fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position.

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical and electrical design services, and construction phase services for a new Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround (QTA) facility at San Jose International Airport in San Jose, California. The facility includes a common fueling system with a total of 36,000 gallons of underground gasoline storage in vaulted tanks and 12 dispensers on each of Levels 2 through 4 of the QTA building, 12 car wash bays, 9 maintenance bays with lube oil and waste oil services, and vacuum, windshield washer fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position. Special design considerations were required for pumping fuel to multiple stories inside the QTA building.

Blymyer Engineers provided structural, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design services for four Quick Turnaround (QTA) facilities at the new Consolidated Rental Car Facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac, Washington. The facility includes two 2-story QTA administrative buildings with restrooms, multi-purpose rooms, and large open areas for tenant improvements, and multiple car wash bays. The facility also has two separate consolidated fueling systems, consisting of a total of 120,000 gallons of underground gasoline storage and fuel islands with vacuum, windshield washer fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position.

Blymyer Engineers provided architectural, structural, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design services for a new Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround (QTA) facility at the Monterey Peninsula Airport in Monterey, California. The facility includes a QTA service building containing two car wash bays, equipment room, employee break room, restrooms, and storage areas. The facility also has a consolidated fueling system, including a 12,000-gallon gasoline underground storage tank system, and covered fuel islands with vacuum, windshield washer fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. designed and managed the construction of a 140,000-square-foot plant that coats, tempers, and assembles glass panels typically seen on high-rise buildings. Specific key design aspects included six overhead crane systems, plant air systems, floating floor slabs, cooling water systems, interior loading dock, a 3,000,000-gallon fire water storage and delivery system, and an on-site storm water containment system. Throughout the project, Blymyer Engineers, Inc. participated in land acquisition, long-range planning, process installation, and process start-up.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. has participated in over 50 projects in the glass coating industry. The scope of these projects ranged from coating equipment detailed design to full plant design and construction management. Our work has included: 40 glass coating plants around the world, coating plants for super-pure coatings used in the electronics industry, and work with coating operations involving coating various metals onto flexible substrates and film. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. has designed support equipment used in vacuum operations and has specified and coordinated the procurement of numerous support systems.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was a partner in this Build-Own-Operate-Transfer team and was primarily responsible for the design/build construction with a fast-track construction schedule to design and build a new 70,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Iowa. The project, including the installation and startup of all new equipment, was completed on time and under budget. The total project cost was $24 million dollars. Our scope of work included: project financing, land lease negotiation, construction and equipment lease negotiation, conceptual design, site selection, plant and equipment layout, process piping and control system design, equipment purchase and installation, construction management, start-up and testing, electrical power and distribution system design, and project management. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was also on the interview team for all key personnel hired to manage the facility.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to relocate a vacuum glass coating machine, purchased from Viratec Thin Films by Samtel of India, to its new home in India. Our scope of work included identifying and documenting power and electrical control systems for the glass coating process line prior to disassembly in its San Diego location. We oversaw the disassembly phase, shipping phase, and reassembly phase in India. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was responsible for design of the India plant process layout in addition to the design of the cable tray system, equipment rooms, power supply system, and power distribution system, as well as engineering the changes mandated by India’s power standards. This included installing a 1MW UPS. At the new plant, we coordinated the construction activities using our supervisors and local contractors to reassemble the equipment and control systems, including installing new and existing power and control systems. Finally, our responsibilities were concluded with the testing, trouble-shooting and resolution, and verifying that the new process line functioned at optimal efficiency.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was responsible for the design and construction of a new 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Victorville, California. The project, including the installation and startup of all new equipment, was completed on time and under budget. The total project cost was $27 million dollars. Our scope of work included: construction estimate of the project, conceptual design, specification and purchase of 20,000 square foot new building addition and structural design of the foundation, plant and equipment layout, process piping and control system design, equipment purchase and installation, construction management, start-up and testing, electrical power and distribution system design, and project management.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by this automobile manufacturer to design a new windshield conveying/feed device to transport the windows from the transfer cart and accumulate them next to the assembly line. Our responsibilities included general arrangements and all mechanical details. We provided the bill of materials specifying all buy-out items, selected suppliers, and coordinated shop assembly. This designed piece of machinery operates with all pneumatic controls, it automatically changes its angle to accept a new pack of windows from the transfer car, then automatically delivers one unit at the time as required by the process.

Blymyer Engineers’, Inc. prepared a Facility Master Plan of this existing sand plant located at the Port of San Francisco. The goal of the project was to evaluate and make engineering design recommendations for modifications to the site that would enhance facility operations, focusing on improved traffic flows and materials handling efficiency. After coordinating an aerial photo reconnaissance overflight of the facility, we prepared a site layout drawing and then evaluated the existing site layout, including: utilities infrastructure, location of existing equipment, traffic flow, and management of storm water runoff and site drainage. Permitting and regulatory issues were addressed and coordinated with the engineering design modifications to the site.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. provided design and construction management for a new 24,000-gallon aboveground storage tank facility with two 10,000-gallon diesel tanks and one 4,000-gallon gasoline tank for Waste Management of Alameda County. The facility consisted of a remote fuel storage area, covered fuel delivery area, and two covered fueling areas. The equipment included an inventory and leak detection system, a fuel management system, a programmable logic controller, five diesel dispensers, a high-flow bulk diesel dispenser for yard equipment, a gasoline dispenser, and double-walled tanks and piping. As part of construction management, Blymyer Engineers, Inc. provided periodic onsite construction surveillance, tracked the construction schedule, reviewed and approved field modifications, and developed a final punch list for the project.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. performed monthly site inspections of an asphalt plant for compliance with the facilitys Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans. Blymyer Engineers' , Inc. staff informs the client of inspection findings and corrective actions required, as needed, to ensure compliance with the storm water and SPCC programs. Biannual sampling and monitoring is performed. The results of the inspections, sampling, and overall compliance are summarized and submitted in an Annual Report.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to plan and implement a major improvement project for an existing asphalt batch plant. The project involved replacing or upgrading virtually every system in the plant. The overall concept for the new plant was developed, general arrangement drawings were completed, and criteria for both the detailed design work and construction specifications were set. Once the general arrangements were finalized, Blymyer Engineers, Inc. project managers designed and supervised the installation of several key facility elements. These included new aggregate receiving storage and transfer systems, RAP system, dual-Scale bulk storage and load-out facility, 90,000-gallon aboveground hot asphalt emulsion tank farm, and new 2,000-amp main electrical service. By virtue of the new computer-controlled continuous blending operations and efficient layout, the plant's production capacity was nearly tripled.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by this international automotive manufacturer to provide engineering design of several body shop projects involving the installation of new robotic welding and assembly systems. We were required to conform our work to the client’s established standards and procedures and all systems were designed to facilitate installation with an absolute minimum disruption to on-going plant operations. Schedule completion for model change was critical. Our scope of work included the design of electrical power distribution and lighting; piping installation for compressed air, welder cooling water, and process gases; duct work and ventilation systems for arc welding and sealer operations; and structural review of machine and equipment anchorage.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to design and manage the installation of a 30,000-gallon aboveground tank farm. While eliminating a specific code compliance issue, this new resin storage system was designed to increase capacity and simplify the handling and distribution of raw materials to manufacturing. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. worked with the client to obtain permit approval and converted two railroad tank cars into permanent storage tanks. The tanks needed to be heated to allow the product to be pumped. Secondary containment for the tanks utilized an oil-water separator for storm water treatment and drainage.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to study and solve the quarry's erosion control issue. The silt produced by the quarry obstructed a creek and created a nuisance for its neighbors. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. studied the site and developed a low-cost method to control the silt before it discharged from the quarry property. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. performed monthly site inspections of the quarry for compliance with the facility's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, informed client of inspection findings and advised corrective actions as need to ensure compliance, performed biannual sampling and monitored samples for compliance, and wrote and submitted Annual Reports summarizing sampling results and overall storm water permit compliance.

After suffering damage in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, the structural supports for this 20-year old sand storage system were repaired and upgraded to meet current seismic standards. In addition, the existing sand receiving system and rail car unloading station were upgraded. This included a new belt conveyor complete with new foundations and supports. Our scope of work included: structural inspections, procurement, construction management, conceptual development, and engineering design.

A new single deck vibratory screen was added to this existing material handling system at a large local quarry. By prescreening the raw material, the fines introduced to the main system were reduced, allowing an increase in total production rates and minimization of carry-over. Special consideration was given to the structural supports of the new screen and to the installation of the new conveyor and chute.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc., as the engineer of record, developed and implemented an operation and maintenance (O&M) project for the closed 544-acre Shoreline Landfill. The O&M project was performed to maintain compliance with the regulatory-approved landfill closure plan. The O&M plan included performing field surveys using both conventional and GPS-based surveys to identify the location and perimeter limits of subsidence zones resulting from settlement of landfill materials. Additional field surveys were also performed to identify areas where surface drainage improvements and slope modifications were necessary. Engineering plans and specifications were prepared. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. assisted in observation of the improvements and prepared the final report. Field work was coordinated so that burrowing owl habitat was not impacted.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by JR Miller Architects to provide complete civil design for this 13 acres site for the Fremont garbage disposal and recycling center. The project included re-grading and re-paving for the entire site, design of the storm water retaining and treatment system, as well as design of water and sewer service to the building. Our scope of work also included the preparation of a site-specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), erosion control plan and extensive involvement in addressing FEMA regulatory issues since the site is located in a designated flood zone. Full support was provided to the client during the permitting and construction bidding process.

Gregory Mazur, P.E., Director of Engineering Services of Blymyer Engineers, Inc. has extensive background and experience in the procurement, design and construction management of various garbage disposal and waste recycling facilities. The following projects are representative of his work as project engineer and project manager: Taormina Industries Material Recovery Facility, Anaheim, California. One of the first recycling facilities of this size. Today it is processing about 3200 ton of waste a day. Phase I - Recycling of the curb side commingled product was constructed in 1992, Phase II, facility expansion to handle all household waste was built in 1994. Mr. Mazur prepared general arrangement layouts, coordinated equipment selection and specifications and developed detailed design drawings for the project. Athens Disposal, City of Industry, California. This Material Recovery Facility handles a variety of commercial and residential waste. Mr. Mazur was responsible for general arrangement layout, equipment selection, detailed engineering of the all system components, coordination of the building design and construction management. Greg’s project experience also included the Richmond Sanitation Facility, conceptual design and studies for the Pomona Transfer Station, design of the San Jose Green Team Company Recycling Facility, multiple miscellaneous projects for BFI, redesign and construction management services for the Sunnyvale Recycling Facility, and others.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Caltrain to provide the conceptual layout, and detailed engineering design services for a new fueling facility, consisting of two 35,000-gallon diesel aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), three high flow dispensers, and tanker off-loading pump and control panels. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Almar, Ltd. to provide design engineering services for a large marine fueling system consisting of two 20,000-gallon diesel underground storage tanks (USTs), one 10,000-gallon diesel UST, one 10,000-gallon gasoline UST, four dispensers, a tanker truck off-loading and filtering system, and over 600 feet of fuel piping located on-shore and on-dock. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the conceptual design of the system, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and structural engineering. The associated piping is a combination of underground and aboveground piping and the tanks and piping trenches are all monitored double-walled construction. The quality of the fuel available required the incorporation of a 300-gpm off-loading and filtering system into the facility.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Almar, Ltd. to provide design engineering services for a large marine fueling system consisting of two 12,000-gallon underground storage tanks (UST’s), one 8,000-gallon UST, a twin hose high-flow diesel dispenser and a twin hose diesel/gasoline dispenser, and over 600 feet of fuel piping located on-shore and on-dock. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the conceptual design of the system and mechanical engineering. The associated piping is a combination of underground and aboveground piping and the tanks and piping trenches are all monitored double-walled construction.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by City of Fremont to provide the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling and facility, including the installation of one 10,000-gallon aboveground gasoline tank and one 1,500-gallon aboveground diesel tank, two twin-hose dispensers, and compressed air systems. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, reviewing contractor quotes and submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by the City of San Ramon to provide the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling facility at their corporation yard, including the installation of one 2,000-gallon aboveground gasoline tank and one 1,000 gallon diesel tank with two single-hose dispensers. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, reviewing contractor quotes and submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by the City of Sacramento to provide the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling facility at their corporation yard, including the installation of one 2,000-gallon aboveground gasoline tank, one 15,000-gallon aboveground diesel tank, two single-hose dispensers, and propane fueling systems. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, reviewing contractor quotes and submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical and electrical design services, and construction phase services for fleet fueling, washing and maintenance facilities at the new U.S. Border Patrol Station in Willcox, Arizona. The fueling system consists of two 12,000-gallon gasoline and diesel aboveground storage tanks, and associated dispensing equipment. The vehicle washing facility consists of a central wash unit and two wash bays with wands and brushes, and a water reclamation system. The maintenance facility includes vehicle lifts, wheel alignment system, compressed air system, and lube oil, waste oil, grease, windshield washer fluid, and engine coolant storage and distribution systems.

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical, structural, and electrical design services, and construction phase services for a new fleet fueling system at the Santa Clara County Fleet Maintenance Facility in San Jose, California. The fueling system consists of two 12,000-gallon gasoline aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), two 12,000-gallon diesel ASTs, eight dispensers, bulk fuel off-loading pump systems, Stage I and Stage II vapor recovery systems (gasoline only) and leak detection and fuel management systems. The fueling system is used for fueling all fleet vehicles in operation by the County of Santa Clara. The diesel system also has a high-flow nozzle for filling a tanker trailer operated by the County.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by project architects to provide the detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for Interim Rental Car Facility at the Oakland International Airport. The project consists of a new customer service building (CSB), quick turn around (QTA) facilities, including aboveground tank farm, covered fueling area, carwashes and vacuum system, eight ready return lots, and paved parking areas and access roads. Our scope of work included structural design of all foundation, pads, ramps, stairs and awning for the CSB. Our scope of work for the QTA facilities included car wash trench drains and floor drains, concrete islands and pads at the fueling area, including floor drains; concrete pads for the tank farm area. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. prepared all design specifications including: MEP, fuel systems, and specialty equipment design for the new facility. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. also obtained equipment quotes, reviewed contractor quotes and submittals and performed site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by a national car rental agency to provide the engineering design and project management services for an existing facility. The project required Blymyer Engineers’ review of the existing UST information, setting system criteria with the client, upgrading four 20,000-gallon underground gasoline tanks and two underground motor oil tanks, installing new double-walled product piping, removing three tanks and installing a new aboveground tank for waste oil, solicit and obtain equipment quotes, review contractor submittals, and perform construction inspections throughout the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical and electrical design services, and construction phase services for a new Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround (QTA) facility at the Ft. Lauderdale -Hollywood International Airport in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The facility includes a common fueling system with a total of 150,000 gallons of underground gasoline storage and 63 twin-hose dispensers (126 fueling positions), and vacuum, windshield washer fluid, carpet cleaning fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position. The facility also includes maintenance bays with lube oil and waste oil systems, vehicle lifts, and other equipment for preventative maintenance of rental vehicles.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Spokane Intl Airport/Carter Burgess to provide the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling and maintenance facility, including the installation of a 20,000 gallon gasoline underground fuel tank with eight twin-hose dispensers, windshield cleaning fluids systems, motor oil and waste oil system, compressed air and vacuum systems, six carwashes and eleven maintenance bays. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included all fueling and maintenance bay arrangements, detailed engineering design, carwash coordination and specification, reviewing submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by a national car rental agency to provide the conceptual layout, detailed piping design, and mechanical engineering services for a new 12-bay vehicle maintenance facility in Orlando, Florida. This facility consists of the installation of one 1,000-gallon aboveground motor oil tank, one 1,000-gallon aboveground waste oil tank, with two evacuation pumps, one 280-gallon aboveground windshield washer fluid tank, eight hose reel banks, compressed air system, bus maintenance pit, car lifts, and tire changing equipment. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the equipment arrangement and detailed piping designs.

Blymyer Engineers was retained by a Budget car rental agency to provide the conceptual layout, detailed piping design, and mechanical engineering services for a new 4-bay vehicle maintenance facility in Baltimore, Maryland. This facility consists of the installation of aboveground motor oil and waste oil tanks with evacuation pump, one aboveground windshield washer fluid tank, hose reel banks, compressed air system, car lifts, and tire changing equipment. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the equipment arrangement and detailed piping designs.

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical and electrical design services, and construction phase services for a new Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround (QTA) facility at the Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida. The facility is split between the north and south sides of the airport with six separate QTA buildings. The facility includes three common fueling systems with a total of 250,000 gallons of underground gasoline storage and 105 twin-hose dispensers (210 fueling positions), 34 car wash bays, and vacuum, windshield washer fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position.

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical and electrical design services, and construction phase services for a new Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround (QTA) facility at San Jose International Airport in San Jose, California. The facility includes a common fueling system with a total of 36,000 gallons of underground gasoline storage in vaulted tanks and 12 dispensers on each of Levels 2 through 4 of the QTA building, 12 car wash bays, 9 maintenance bays with lube oil and waste oil services, and vacuum, windshield washer fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position. Special design considerations were required for pumping fuel to multiple stories inside the QTA building.

Blymyer Engineers provided structural, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design services for four Quick Turnaround (QTA) facilities at the new Consolidated Rental Car Facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac, Washington. The facility includes two 2-story QTA administrative buildings with restrooms, multi-purpose rooms, and large open areas for tenant improvements, and multiple car wash bays. The facility also has two separate consolidated fueling systems, consisting of a total of 120,000 gallons of underground gasoline storage and fuel islands with vacuum, windshield washer fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position.

Blymyer Engineers provided architectural, structural, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design services for a new Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround (QTA) facility at the Monterey Peninsula Airport in Monterey, California. The facility includes a QTA service building containing two car wash bays, equipment room, employee break room, restrooms, and storage areas. The facility also has a consolidated fueling system, including a 12,000-gallon gasoline underground storage tank system, and covered fuel islands with vacuum, windshield washer fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by a national car rental agency to provide design and project management services for the complete upgrade of the fueling facility and car wash. The facility consisted of six 10,000-gallon underground fuel storage tanks, one 280-gallon aboveground motor oil tank, one 280-gallon aboveground waste oil tank, one 500-gallon oil-water separator, a vacuum system, a lube system, and overhead product reels. Our scope of work included the design engineering for the entire fuel and lube systems and related electrical design. As part of our project management services, Blymyer Engineers, Inc. obtained necessary permits, performed the rough piping inspection, final site inspection, reviewed and approved field modifications, and developed the final punch list.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by a the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Intl Airport/URS to provide the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling and maintenance facility, including the installation of 150,000 gallons of gasoline, fifty-nine twin-hose dispensers, carpet and windshield cleaning fluids systems, motor oil and waste oil system, and compressed air and vacuum systems. Our scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, review contractor quotes and submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by a national car rental agency to provide the conceptual layout, detailed piping design, and mechanical engineering services for a new 12-bay vehicle maintenance facility in Orlando, Florida. This facility consists of the installation of one 1,000-gallon aboveground motor oil tank, one 1,000-gallon aboveground waste oil tank with two evacuation pumps, one 280-gallon aboveground windshield washer fluid tank, eight hose reel banks, compressed air system, bus maintenance pit, car lifts, and tire changing equipment. Our scope of work included the equipment arrangement and detailed piping designs.