Past Projects
From groundbreaking innovations to transformative collaborations, each project represents a milestone in Walker’s journey.
Kansas City, MO
Project
Kansas City Power & Light Crosstown Pressurization Plant
Sector
Electric Utilities
Location
Kansas City, MO
Details
Part of Walker’s complete overhaul of KCP&L’s HPFF pressurization installations, the new Crosstown plant was the final and most important feature of KCP&L’s pipe-type system. Crosstown is a dual ladder, 6,000 gallon plant with PLC based controls.
Multiple Sites, New Jersey
HPFF Cable Monitoring Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
Project
HPFF Cable Monitoring Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
Sector
Networks, Integration & Automation / Electric Utilities
Location
Multiple Sites, New Jersey
Details
Walker was awarded multiple contracts for the design, build and commissioning of over 60 RTU systems. Walker’s RTUs are capable of monitoring current, voltage, temperature and cathodic protection rectifier operation for underground pipe-type transmission lines.
New York, NY
East River Bulk Nitrogen System
Project
East River Bulk Nitrogen System
Sector
Insulating Gases & Liquids / Electric Utilities
Location
New York, NY
Details
Turnkey project for the upgrade of the New York utilities East River Substation Nitrogen System included a 9,000 gallon nitrogen storage tank, vaporization system and multiple feeder pressure regulating cabinets.
Multiple Substations, New York City
Pump House Automation
Project
Pump House Automation
Sector
Networks, Integration & Automation / Electric Utilities
Location
Multiple Substations, New York City
Details
Walker was awarded a blanket order for the upgrade of HPFF pumping plant telecom infrastructure for a major Northeast electric utility. The project included the engineering, design, installation and commissioning of an automated system that transmits data including plant tank level readings to an internal server via a wireless modem installed in the plant.
Astoria, NY
20,000 Gallon Tank House
Project
20,000 Gallon Tank House
Sector
Electric Utilities
Location
Astoria, NY
Details
Walker designed, fabricated, installed and commissioned a 20,000 gallon dielectric fluid facility with dispensing station to support the New York utilities HPFF transmission feeders. Working with the FDNY and NY DOB, Walker’s plant was approved for operation in 2022.
Multiple Sites, New Jersey
NJT Snow Melter Panels
Project
NJT Snow Melter Panels
Sector
Electrified Transit
Location
Multiple Sites, New Jersey
Details
Walker teamed up with New Jersey Transit for the design of a updated Snow Melter Panel. Walker’s snow melter system is considered essential equipment for rail operation in Winter. Walker’s design has been vigorously tested against the strictest AREMA specifications including EMI, environmental and shock and vibration.
Multiple Sites, New York City
Circuit Breaker Interface (CBI) Devices
Project
Circuit Breaker Interface (CBI) Devices
Sector
Networks, Integration & Automation / Electric Utilities
Location
Multiple Sites, New York City
Details
Walker’s CBI panels allow seamless implementation of the IEC 61850 substation automation standard including digital tripping through ethernet via Generic Object Oriented Substation Events (GOOSE) messages as well as distributed automation through Manufacturing Message Specification (MMS) messages to limit external DC and AC wiring. The primary purpose of the CBI Cabinet is to operate the circuit breaker under automated / manual command and operate the circuit breaker disconnect switches.
Astoria, NY
Auxiliary Emergency Mobile Fire Pumps
Project
Auxiliary Emergency Mobile Fire Pumps
Sector
Electric Utilities / Insulating Gases & Liquids
Location
Astoria, NY
Details
As an emergency vendor on a critical project, Walker was asked to step in to design an emergency mobile fire pump system to be installed at Atoria’s LNG plant. Walker facilitated and complied with all FDNY and utility requirements and delivered a system that duplicates the flow and pressure of LNG’s fire protection system.
Multiple Sites, New Jersey
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Expansion Boxes
Project
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Expansion Boxes
Sector
Networks, Integration & Automation / Electric Utilities
Location
Multiple Sites, New Jersey
Details
As part of New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program, Walker US supported the NJ utility on its AMI technology deployment – designing and building over 160 AMI Expansion Boxes. The AMI boxes communicate with the smart meters, creating an integrated communications network between the customer and the utility.
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