Critical Electrical Design: Creating a Master Plan for a Research Campus

This article discusses the process of developing an electrical system master plan and utility upgrade for a large pharmaceutical research, manufacturing, and office facility. The ultimate goal for the site is to develop a more sustainable, resilient, and flexible campus. In this article, the team outlines the procedure for developing a list of project drivers, moves through the three design options established by the design and construction team, and discusses the development of an implementation plan that includes designing the utility switchgear, the paralleling gear, and the sequence of operation for the new systems.