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RAM-TECH Engineers
of Syracuse, P.C.
6100 Fairway Drive
P.O. Box 10
Syracuse, New York 13211
Tel: 315-463-7716
Fax: 315-463-7758
RAM-TECH Engineers
of Buffalo, P.C.
2495 Main Street
Suite 435
Buffalo, New York 14214
Tel: 716-833-7716
Fax: 716-832-6373
RAM-TECH Engineers, Inc.
2 International Plaza
Suite 243
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19113
Tel: 610-521-5159
Fax: 610-521-6562
Raman & Borick
Technical Services, Inc.
6100 Fairway Drive
P.O. Box 10
Syracuse, New York 13211
Tel: 315-463-7716
Fax: 315-463-7758
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 NYSTA
Canal Evaluation,
Various
Locations in New York State
Evaluation of the Mechanical/Electrical Systems and Components
New York
State Thruway Authority
Albany,
New York
NYSTA CANAL EVALUATION, VARIOUS LOCATIONS NEW
YORK STATE
RAM-TECH is conducting an evaluation of the mechanical-electrical systems and
components for the N.Y. State Canal System. The project includes a hands-on
evaluation and preparation of a master inventory at canal locks, gates and
support structures.
A detailed inspection report of over three hundred structures including locks,
dam, gates, bridges, spillways and docks was prepared for the mechanical and
electrical components at each of the locks.
RAM-TECH Engineers' personnel have many years of
experience in providing professional services in preparing surveys, evaluations
and master plans for a variety of clientele, including, university and college
facilities, and office complexes. Our personnel, in their professional careers,
were the lead engineers in the preparation of reports and evaluations at
facilities such as the Department of Labor Office Building in Albany; Central
New York Regional Market in Syracuse; Syracuse University, Cornell University,
and the SUNY College of Forestry campus in Syracuse; the SUNY Upstate Medical
University in Syracuse and Oneida Correctional Facilities; and Hudson River and
Elmira Psychiatric Centers, to name a few.
Services include analysis and evaluation of heating, ventilating and air
conditioning systems, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, lighting and
power systems, fire alarm systems, sound, security and other special systems,
etc.
The following is a brief narrative of several such projects RAM-TECH Engineers
has been involved in:
SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, NY
A complete Facility Assessment Survey was performed on all floors, all wings of
University Hospital. Involved was a narrative discussing mechanical/electrical
systems, analysis of current conditions, a description of work to bring that
area to current code and the development of a project list with quantities and
areas to forward to a cost consultant for pricing. Items identified included
critical maintenance issues, ADA violations, suspected presence of hazardous
materials, life safety issues and code violations. When completed, all items
identified were prioritized on spreadsheets.
ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Syracuse, NY
A complete assessment survey was performed on all buildings on campus. Involved
was the assessment of existing mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and
electrical systems and narrative discussing analysis of current conditions, life
expectancy of major system components, code review, ADA issues and a description
of recommendations to bring the campus to current code. Based on the assessment
and narrative of each building, project list and cost estimate was developed.
SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, Brooklyn, NY
A complete Facility Assessment Survey was performed on all floors, all wings of
University Hospital. Involved was a narrative discussing mechanical/electrical
systems, analysis of current conditions, a description of work to bring that
area to current code and the development of a project list to forward to a cost
consultant for pricing. Items identified included critical maintenance issues,
ADA violations, life safety issues and code violations. When completed, all
items identified were prioritized.
CENTRAL NEW YORK REGIONAL MARKET, Syracuse, NY
Included a cursory observation of the mechanical/electrical systems serving 24
buildings at the CNY Regional Market. The purpose of the review was to determine
the general conditional and type of systems existing the various buildings, in
an effort to determine long range planning and upgrading of the facility.
HUDSON RIVER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, Poughkeepsie, NY
Complete mechanical and electrical evaluation of the entire campus as a part of
the master plan for the psychiatric center. The surveys and evaluations included
systems in over 30 buildings and the main power plant. The existing heating,
ventilation systems, plumbing systems, and electrical systems were evaluated.
The main steam, water, sanitary and electrical services and distribution systems
were analyzed and recommended options and estimated costs provided.
VARIOUS NEW YORK STATE CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES FACILITIES, NY STATE
RAM-TECH Engineers completed an extensive Electrical Survey of the Children And
Family Services Residential Centers. RAM-TECH surveyed the high voltage, medium
voltage devices and low voltage systems for the various sites. The systems
included: power plants, switch gear, main distribution panels, power panels,
lighting panels, transformers and the cables that service them. We completed an
extensive survey of the lighting systems, lighting controls, electrical devices
and the life safety devices. The low voltage systems included intercom systems,
telecommunications and CATV.
RAM-TECH’s findings will provide Children and Family Service Residential Centers
with the information needed to project long term costs, future energy savings,
comply with Life Safety codes and local building codes.
LORETTO NURSING HOME, Syracuse, NY
Energy audit of mechanical, electrical and lighting systems. Report provided
recommendations for improved operational efficiency and capital upgrades, which
were accepted and undertaken by the facility.
SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, NY
Complete evaluation of all fire safety deficiencies, including architectural,
structural, mechanical and electrical systems to convert Jacobson Hall from
dormitory to Occupancy Class C1 office space. Included total upgrade of existing
sprinkler system, fire alarm system, ADA compliant elevator improvements,
stairwell and corridor improvements, provision of new electrical service, and
emergency generator system. Also included revisions to the heating and
ventilating systems and upgrade of the plumbing systems. Electrical renovations
included new lighting and power systems.
Performed a complete investigation, report and construction documents in
providing permanently installed emergency power generation systems for the
Campus Activities building and the Computer Warehouse Building
Provide emergency consultation services to investigate high voltages in the ICU
and in other sensitive areas. RAM-TECH very quickly identified the problem to be
in the inadequate grounding of the transformer. The grounding was provided per
RAM-TECH's recommendations and the proper voltage was restored.
Performed emergency consultation services and a study to determine the cause of
power failure in the west wing of the hospital. The cause was identified and was
due to the overloading of the feeder. Recommendations were made to temporarily
transfer the loads to restore power to the hospital.
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, NY
Performed an intensive study and prepared a detailed sound system and lighting
system analysis and report of the Manley Athletic Complex, as it relates to the
residences along Lancaster Avenue. Neighbors complained of the noise and light
pollution to their properties; RAM-TECH identified the sources of problems and
recommendations were made to remedy the situation.
SUNY ENVIRONMENTAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND FORESTRY FACILITIES, Syracuse,
NY
RAM-TECH Engineers in association with Bell and Spina Architects are assigned to
perform a detailed planning study of the existing conditions and identify
deficiencies for the State University of New York, College of Environmental
Science and Forestry Campuses at Syracuse, Cranberry Lake, Wanakena, Warrensburg
and Newcomb.
The specific objectives are to provide project descriptions for the current
five-year campus capital plan based on physical space needs of accommodating new
program requirements particularly in scientific and technical disciplines and
secondly bringing facilities and building systems in compliance with the latest
codes and making recommendations for upgrading or replacing existing systems
based on age, efficiency, capacity and durability.
RAM-TECH Engineers was responsible for the survey of the HVAC, Plumbing, Fire
Protection and Electrical systems at the various SUNY Environmental College of
Science and Forestry Facilities.
O'BRIEN & GERE ENGINEERS, Syracuse, NY
Audit of mechanical, electrical and lighting systems and code compliance survey.
Report recommended improved operational efficiency and code upgrades for
facility.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OFFICE BUILDING #12, Albany, NY
Performed a comprehensive report with detailed findings and recommendations for
Building 12 at the State Office Building Campus in Albany, New York. It included
investigation of the 534,000 sf building's electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire
protection systems, citing deficiencies of the existing systems and recommended
corrections; and the buildings life safety, energy conservation and code
deficiencies, with associated recommendations and cost estimates. Of particular
concern was the Department's inability to utilize prepurchased computer
equipment because of deficiencies in the buildings mechanical/electrical
systems. Phased (nine phases) construction has not yet begun on the project.
Individual experience includes studies, evaluations and master plans of the
following facilities:
ONEIDA/MOHAWK CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, Rome, NY
Complete mechanical and electrical master plan study of the former Rome
Developmental Center for conversion to Medium Security State Correctional
Facility. Included walkthrus of approximately 20-30 existing buildings and
preparation of master plan report with associated cost estimates and
recommendations for system improvements.
ST. LAWRENCE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, Ogdensburg, NY
Complete electrical distribution system survey and evaluation was performed.
This included surveys of switchgear, transformers and over 50 electric manholes.
The recommendations were then implemented under a separate construction project.
GRIFFIS AIR FORCE BASE, Rome, NY
The survey was initiated at the main 115 kV substation and then a complete
electrical distribution system survey and evaluation was performed. This
included surveys of substations, vaults, switchgear, transformers, and over 270
electric manholes.
The recommendations were then implemented under a separate construction project.
ENERGY AUDITS/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE STUDIES
Involved the complete analysis of building mechanical and electrical
characteristics, including metering, fuel analysis, HVAC systems, lighting
systems, electrical distribution systems, motor loads and special equipment.
Energy Conservation Measures were then recommended based on the results of
building analysis. Each energy Conservation Measure was described in detail
accompanied with a cost estimate and estimate useful life. Some facilities these
studies were performed for included the following: Cazenovia College, LeMoyne
College, Liverpool Central School District, Mt. Markham Central School District,
Monroe County Hall of Justice and Equipment Maintenance Building and Weiskotten
Hall at the SUNY Upstate Medical University, to name a few.
ONONDAGA COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, Syracuse, NY
A complete system wide study of the existing HVAC system that included the
measurement of air quantities in the entire facility. The survey was performed
while facility was occupied and therefore required work during off hours. The
study included the calculation of heating and cooling loads for the entire
building including the courthouse. The report included recommendations for short
term operational changes as well as long term modifications to the system.
Energy savings measures for the old jail tower was also evaluated.
CLINTON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, Dannemora, NY
Complete investigation of the Facility's primary power distribution and steam
distribution systems. Provided twenty year Master Plan Analysis including
upgrading Facility voltage, cogeneration potential utilizing high pressure steam
to power steam turbine generator, with exhaust steam utilized in low pressure
loop steam distribution upgrade to accommodate current and future maximum
security Facility growth. Design of Phase One Improvements including power and
steam distribution systems upgrade, and new fire protection and standpipe
system.
Rehabilitate several cellblocks and renovate the primary distribution system,
including new underground ductbank and right-of-way permit applications.
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