Commercial Office Buildings
Airport Towers in Irvine, CA
Keystone Engineering Solutions, Inc. developed the mechanical controls design to support competitive bidding for a full HVAC energy management system upgrade in a 17-story office building. We also assisted with bid evaluation, contractor selection, and provided construction support throughout the project.
BizHaus in Costa Mesa, CA
Located in a reimagined 13,121 sq. ft. warehouse in the SoBECA District, BizHaus Costa Mesa underwent a full renovation into a modern office suite building. Our team provided mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering for the project, which included a complete HVAC system replacement and restroom relocation to enhance interior accessibility.
Del Amo Financial Center in Torrance, CA
We provided mechanical control designs to facilitate competitive bidding for HVAC energy management system upgrades in a 5-story and a 13-story office building. Keystone Engineering Solutions, Inc. assisted with bid review, contractor selection, and offered construction support throughout the remodel.
Agricultural Grow Facilities
Cal Grow in King City, CA - Combined Heat and Power Central Plant
We provided comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and structural design, including construction documentation for approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The central plant features three 1000 kW microturbines, absorption chillers, cooling towers, and circulation pumps. Additionally, we designed a CO2 bulk storage tank and vapor distribution system for five cultivation rooms.
Blaze Life in Silmar, CA - Cogeneration System
Keystone Engineering Solutions, Inc. designed the mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for an agricultural facility's new combined heat and power central plant. This plant includes four Capstone microturbines, dual-fired absorption chillers, and an open-cell cooling tower with redundant water piping.
Combined Heat and Power Projects
CBS TV Studios Fuel Cells in Los Angeles, CA
Keystone Engineering Solutions, Inc. was chosen by UTC Power to deliver turnkey mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering for the installation of three 400 kW PureCell fuel cell systems, totaling 1,200 kW. This system recovers energy for domestic hot water, offsets high-temperature boiler demand, and powers a 50-ton absorption chiller. It also features "grid-independent" capabilities to power critical loads, such as chillers and pumps, during utility outages.
Golden Era Productions Cogeneration Plant in Gilman Hot Springs, CA
We designed the installation of two 848 kW Jenbacher natural gas engines with heat recovery systems that power a 270-ton Thremax absorption chiller. The design also accommodates future expansion for a third 848 kW engine.
Long Beach Aquarium Cogeneration Plant in Long Beach, CA
Keystone Engineering Solutions, Inc. developed performance acceptance testing criteria and conducted acceptance testing for the dual Duetz natural gas engine (1.3 MW) and the 100-ton absorption chiller plant.
California Refrigeration Cogeneration Plant in Long Beach, CA
We performed troubleshooting on a 600 kW natural gas engine plant that utilized waste heat to defrost refrigeration systems via underground water storage tanks, identifying and correcting pump capacity and piping circuit deficiencies.
Nestlé Cogeneration Plant in Cabazon, CA
We provided detailed pipe fabrication for the natural gas, condenser water, chilled water, hot water, and exhaust systems for a two-engine (2,686 kW) cogeneration plant.
Hospitality
Doubletree Hotel, Santa Ana, CA
We designed a 3,000-ton central plant to serve the Doubletree Hotel and future adjacent properties in Santa Ana, California. Our scope included the hotel's mechanical HVAC system, which features stackable 4-pipe fan coil units for its 257 rooms across a total area of 140,000 square feet. The HVAC system cost $1.7 million, with an additional $1.9 million for the central plant.
Entertainment Facilities
Gotcha Glacier in Santa Ana, CA
We developed the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems for a $27.5 million, 360,000 sq. ft. indoor snowboarding and entertainment facility in Anaheim, California. The facility includes a wave park, skateboard park, rock climbing wall, fitness center, ice rink, restaurants, and more. Our responsibilities encompassed conceptualizing MEP design, developing performance criteria, creating cost estimates, assisting with contract documents, and leading a team of design/build firms.
Schools and Universities
Golden West College in Huntington Beach, CA
We designed campus infrastructure and energy conservation upgrades, which included a 1,200 control point Energy Management System (EMS) expansion for HVAC and lighting, retrofits for chillers and cooling towers, new boiler installation, liquid pressure amplifiers, HVAC unit replacements, and classroom renovations.
Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA
We designed and installed a new 2,200-control-point Energy Management System (EMS) for the campus-wide control of HVAC and lighting systems.
Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA (Chiller Plants)
We designed the installation of two chiller plants and Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system replacements/retrofits. Our work involved conducting non-destructive corrosion testing of the existing chilled water piping system and coordinating the facility shutdown period. Each TES system has a total capacity of 1,000 ton-hours.
Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities
Owens Corning in Texas, California, Arizona, and Utah
We served as the regional developer for energy efficiency projects at Owens Corning Fiberglass and Composite Plants across California, Texas, Arizona, and Utah. We managed a team of energy auditors, engineers, analysts, construction managers, and estimators, identifying, assessing, and proposing energy projects based on feasibility and risk analysis.
Ocean Spray in Henderson, NV
As the regional developer for energy efficiency projects at the bottling facility, we identified potential energy projects, assessed feasibility and risks, and developed implementation proposals. Our projects included lighting retrofits, pasteurizer replacements, air compressor retrofits, and upgrades to low-temperature refrigeration systems.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Los Angeles, CA
We designed renovations for multiple bus maintenance facilities, including removing and installing underground fuel and fluid storage tanks and related piping. Our designs ensured that the facilities remained operational during construction.
Dow Chemical in Torrance, CA
We designed the polystyrene pellet air conveying piping system for the silo storage system, which included generating a bill of materials and creating detailed shop drawings for fabrication.
Critical Systems
Cable and Wireless in Irvine, CA
At Cable and Wireless, a facility leasing computer room space with controlled temperature and humidity, we conducted infrared thermography and monitored temperature and humidity levels to identify and resolve deficiencies in the computer room environment.
Wells Fargo, Clarendon Center in Phoenix, AZ
As the lead mechanical engineer for the renovation of a 36,000 sq. ft. microfiche storage facility, I designed the installation of two 60-ton water-cooled chillers with redundant chilled and condenser water systems capable of running at 50% load. Due to parallel engineering and construction efforts, the project was completed expeditiously.
VISA/VPS in Tempe, AZ
We developed design/build performance specifications for a 100,000 sq. ft. office building in Tempe, AZ, reviewing contractor designs to ensure compliance with client specifications and expectations.
McDonnell Douglas Aerospace in Huntington Beach, CA
We designed a chilled water system for a 22,000 sq. ft. computer facility, which included redundant chillers, a pumping system, temperature controls, distribution controls, and monitoring/alarm systems for process and environmental cooling.
McDonnell Douglas Electronic Systems in Santa Ana, CA
We designed and supervised the installation of all HVAC, HVAC controls, and fire protection systems for a 76,000-square-foot Tactical Secured Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
High-End Residential
Phillips Residence in Southern California
Keystone Engineering Solutions, Inc. re-engineered the HVAC system for a multi-million dollar home in Southern California, adding cooling for a home theater and basement family room. We also implemented zoning for system shutdowns in unused areas and provided comprehensive documentation for the homeowner.
Warehouse and Storage
Ross Distribution Center in Shafter, CA
Keystone Engineering Solutions, Inc. provided full building commissioning services for the 1.7 million sq. ft. Ross Central Distribution Center in Shafter, CA. This state-of-the-art facility operates 24/5, is staffed by 500 workers, and accommodates 290 trucks daily.
We ensured the proper functioning of HVAC systems (rooftop units, CRAC, heaters, and fans) and electrical systems (transformers, generators, UPS). The entire mechanical and lighting systems are centrally controlled via an advanced energy management system.
We ensured the proper functioning of HVAC systems (rooftop units, CRAC, heaters, and fans) and electrical systems (transformers, generators, UPS). The entire mechanical and lighting systems are centrally controlled via an advanced energy management system.
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