Landfill Gas and LFGE – Oaks-Gude Projects, Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority, Rockville-Laytonsville, Maryland

SCS Engineers landfill gas energyThese twin projects incorporate one Jenbacher 316 engine/generator at the Gude Landfill, and one Caterpillar 3520 engine/generator and one Jenbacher 316 engine/generator at the Oaks Landfill.

The total capacity of the facilities is 3.2 megawatts. SCS is undertaking this assignment on a design/construct basis, and will operate and maintain the facilities under a five-year agreement.

SCS’s services on this project have included:

  • Process engineering
  • Supply and installation of engine/generators and all associated electrical switchgear
  • Design and installation of all other mechanical equipment and piping
  • Design and installation of all electrical work
  • Design and construction of all civil, structural and site work
  • Design and supply of prefabricated metal building
  • Design and installation of a plantwide SCADA system using SCS’s proprietary Internet-based iSCADA technology

SCS Engineers’ responsibilities:

  • Environmental Permits
  • Interconnection Application
  • Detailed Design
  • Construction QA/QC
  • Construction
  • Plant Startup
  • Ongoing Operation
  • SCADA System