• Plumbing and sanitary systems
• HVAC system with infrared radiant heating
• New underground fiber optics links to the Maintenance Building and Departures
• Building for telephone, data and fire alarm systems
• Electrical system, which includes lighting, fire alarm system, data system, telephone/intercom system and new 15kV PP&L service

In 2003, the Philadelphia International Airport opened a new 850,000 sq. ft., four-level, 13-gate International Terminal.  Schiller and Hersh was responsible for the design of all the normal and emergency lighting systems throughout the terminal and upgrading two 15kV and 5kV substations that feed the new terminal.

• Automated lighting controls with photocell daylight harvesting
• A microprocessor-based lighting control system for all interior and exterior (including apron) lighting
• Replacement of the existing 15kV and 5kV main distribution switchgears and transformers for the Cargo City substation
• Upgrade of the existing Main Terminal substation including 5kV switchgear and 8 MVA transformers
• Lighting design for office and other support areas, as well as public areas in cooperation with the lighting consultant
• Computerized controls and wiring for the terminal’s entire lighting system

Schiller and Hersh has been retained multiple times by the Philadelphia International Airport for the replacement of many of its substations over recent years.

• Replacement of Substations TBE & FPE-1 including new 4,000A, 480V switchgear lineups integrated with the airport-wide SCADA system
• Replacement of the Main Terminal Substation including replacement of the main 15kV and 5kV switchgear with new 8 MVA, 5kV transformers that feed the entire airport terminal complex
• Replacement of Substation TBD and design of special switchgear to fit in the footprint of the existing substation including a new 3,000A, 480V switchgear lineup integrated with the airport-wide SCADA system
• Replacement of the motor control centers and Main Unit Substation at the Central Utilities Building
• Full short circuit and coordination study up through the main 15kV substations.

• New roadway lighting for the relocated main roadway exit from the airport to accommodate the new Commuter Terminal F
• Multiple studies to determine the extent of possible reuse and reconditioning of the existing lighting fixtures compared to the cost of total replacement
• Refurbishment, relocation, and alignment of the existing roadway lighting high pressure sodium fixtures to the new roadway from the existing Terminal E to Route 291
• Re-spacing of the fixtures on the new roadway to meet current IES Roadway Lighting standards

Our firm conducted a survey and study to determine the cause of a failed Emergency Generator at the Philadelphia International Airport, which included the coordination of work with the airport’s staff and with the equipment manufacturer.

When the Philadelphia International Airport renovated Terminals B and C, our firm was retained for the HVAC, plumbing, sanitary, fire protection, and electrical design.

• Plumbing and sanitary systems
• A total fire protection system including wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems, as well as new FM200 systems in special areas
• HVAC for the Airport Maintenance Facility
• Replacement of the electrical substations including 208 to 15,000 volt switchgear

The electrical and mechanical design for this project was a cooperative effort by three companies: Robert C. Burns Associates, Schiller and Hersh Associates Inc., and STV Incorporated.  Our firm was responsible for switchgear replacement.

• Replacement of the airport’s main high voltage 15kV distribution switchgear powering most of the terminals and auxiliary buildings, and the replacement of the main medium voltage 5kV emergency power switchgear powering all the 5kV chillers and emergency substations
• Development of detailed construction phasing to minimize electric service shut down times during the service changeover between 30 minutes and two hours