Project Location:
Kandahar Airfiled (KAF), Afghanistan
Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District
Client Needs and Requirements:
The U.S. Army needed prime power connectivity to the helium refill facilities that are used to fuel their new camera-equipped observation blimps to be used for long-range visual surveillance critical to war-time intelligence and the safety of our forces as well as civilians in the area.
Challenges and ISI’s Response:
No special challenges were encountered with this project, and all activities were completed according to plan.
The Results:
ISI was able to provide the required power connecivity 30 days ahead of schedule, allowing for this new safety feaure to be implemented sooner than planned.
The Details:
To complete this project, ISI instlaled a 200-amp power feeder from a nearby main distribution panel, and connected to the facility vendor’s power panel.