MEP
Swanson Rink’s team members are experts in sustainable, energy efficient design in HVAC, power, lighting, life safety and fire protection. Our core business focus is on supporting our client’s infrastructure.
We are comprised of a diverse and experienced group of professionals who bring a practical view of energy conservation techniques, which can then be incorporated as a baseline for design. Our engineers routinely evaluate system options to determine the most cost-effective energy conservation measures that meet the project objectives for owner review and concurrence.
- Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
- Controls
- Fire Alarm and Life Safety
- Fire Protection
- Lighting
Aviation Systems
Swanson Rink has three distinct groups of aviation expertise. Our baggage handling system and passenger screening design teams maximize bag and passenger throughout while meeting TSA expectations. Our Ramp Services group specializes in boarding bridges, fueling, and deicing systems and our Airport Infrastructure Group provides MEP and IT services for terminal or concourse renovation, expansion, or system upgrades.
Sustainable Aviation Design
The process systems used at airports; fueling, BHS, ramp services, checkpoints and bag drop/custody transfer, are all energy and resource intensive. For that reason, sustainability is paramount. Swanson Rink continues to explore opportunities to bring energy efficient and new carbon reducing strategies to our projects. For instance, we have executed several all-electric ramp solutions, are familiar with the biofuel opportunities, and have provided the necessary support for successful acquisition of a LEED gold certification because of the improved efficiencies of outbound BHS.
IT & Security
Swanson Rink provides security and telecommunication design for a range of clients, including data centers and airports. In this rapidly evolving field, we connect systems to create successful communications networks and secured facilities.
- Audio/Video/Paging
- IT Infrastructure
- Security
- Telecom and Network Systems
Studies & Assessments
Swanson Rink assists clients with thorough assessments of current facilities, including critical infrastructure, energy performance, and utilization. Our experts are trained to provide detailed reports and master planning documents that are based on extensive on-site reviews and analysis of existing facilities and new or potential land acquisitions.
- Arc Flash/Circuit Breaker Coordination
- Due diligence
- Ground Potential Rise
- Long-term facility planning
- Phasing and constructability
- Power Utility Coordination
- Reliability analysis
- Underground thermal analysis
CFD and Energy Modeling
Today’s complex facilities require modeling for energy compliance, health and safety, and other environmental factors. Swanson Rink’s team of CFD and Energy Modeling professionals are experienced mechanical engineers who understand the nuances of these complex systems. CFD modeling is used to calculate worst-case scenarios and optimize the design. This includes predicting airflow and thermal gradients within an indoor space as well as assessing potential impacts of local weather data on outdoor equipment.
Swanson Rink provides Energy Modeling and CFD Modeling as part of our integrated design services, as well as stand-alone services as needed by our clients.
- CFD Modeling
- Energy Modeling
- Indoor Energy Analysis
- External Dispersion Modeling
- System Component Simulation
