boeing corporation - renton, wa
Bldg 4-20/21 Overhead Cranes
Designed two (2) new 30 ton overhead cranes for the 737 assembly bays. These new cranes supplement the existing cranes in the assembly bay, and support Boeing's intention to increase the production rate of the 737 family of aircraft. The cranes were designed to match the older cranes in dimensions and capacity, so that they can be seamlessly utilized by the operators, but included upgrades to the drives, brakes, and electrical systems to modern standards. Worked closely with the structural engineers, Spitznas & Associates.
vigor shipyards - seattle, wa
Drydock Utility Re-piping
During the 2018 storm in Seattle, the utility piping servicing Vigor's drydocks at their Harbor Island shipyard were damaged due to vessel surge. Consequently, Vigor require the piping to be relocated to a more suitable location. This required design of piping for fresh water, waste water, natural gas, compressed air, and others, and all of the piping needed to be tied into the existing pier and shore side piping. Created a 3D model of the piping to accurately align the new piping and allow for the maximum possible prefabrication of piping runs. Worked with structural engineering for the installation of a new pipe bridge to support the new piping.
chevron/texaco - portland, or
Asphalt Pumping, Piping, and Tanks Willbridge Refinery
Working as the de-facto plant engineer, designed multiple pumping and piping upgrades for the storage and distribution of asphalt at the only refinery in Oregon. All systems were designed in accordance with NFPA and API requirements. Piping design included expansion sections, pipe supports, and insulation for handling hot asphalt.