SURVEY OF ELECTRIC POWER FACILITIES (Sanitized)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-04720A000100030012-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 17, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 6, 2000
• Sequence Number: 12
• Publication Date: June 15, 1953
• Content Type: MF

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O ANDUM FOB: Deputy Director (Administration) 15 June 1953
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SUBJECT s Survey of Electric Power Facilities
A sure was made of existing electric power facilities 25X1A6a
25X1A6a and they were found to be inadequate for
prese use, for future eroans one or under emergency conditions.
2. FACTS BEARING Cpl THE PROBLEMs
a. The present demand is approximately 65 IMA (kilovolt amperes) al-
though commercial supply is furnished through a 50 KVA single phase transformer*
b. Auxiliary power used for standby emergency service is supplied by
a 60 single phase generator*
c. Single phase power limits horsepower of motors used in station oper-
ation is is not as efficient as 3 phase which would properly balance loads e
3. DISCUSSION i
a. The present facilities are operating at an overload and with the
continuing addition of communications equipment, the installation of the approved
water supply system and the heavy demand which would be required under emergency
conditionss the power now available is totally inadequate. This applies to both
co mercial and auxiliary power.
b. Increase in power demands from the Virginia Electric and Power Com-
pany would result in the conversion from single phase to 3 phase supply. Con-
version to a 3 phase system would provide more efficient operation.
4. Co CwsIa s $
The power supplied by the Virginia Elm ctric and Power Company and by
standby station equipment is not adequate for normal or emergency operations.
5. ACTION RECAP IIJE1! t
That $15,000 be authorized to increase commercial and standby electric
power facilities in accordance with recommendations listed in Annex A.
2. FACTS BEARING ON THE PROBLEM:
a. Auxiliary standby power is not presently available for all facili-
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b. The diesel generator which has a capacity of 250 1W has a present
load of 100 1W and, therefore, does not operate at maximum efficiency.
3. fIS :
a. The 250 KW diesel generator installed at is connected only 25X1A6a
to Station buildings and not to the other four points of power distribution. There
is no standby power for the main pumping station, the emergency water pump at the
city reservoir and the tower area where the 25X1A
Building are located.
b. Standby power at all points on the Station could be provided.by pur-
chasing the transmission facilities of the Utility Companies and the purchase of
additional wire and transformers. The 250 IiI generator will give the total nec-
essary emergency power, will require only one attendant at one point, and will pro-
vide more steady and reliable current for longer periods of time than can be sup-
plied by individual generators.
4. CONCLUSIONS:
a. That the buildings at the tower site, the water pumping station and
emergency water pump are of a critical nature and should be
provided with auxiliary power*
b. That the most economical and practical method of providing this needed
protection would be the purchase of the existing electrical transmission lines
and providing necessary additions.
5. ACTION RECONVIM-DED:
That $18,000 be authorized to purchase equipment from the utility com-
paniesbnd provide standby power to all facilities at in accordance 25X1A6a
with Annex B.
RECOMMENDED: CONCUR. ACES :
DEPUTY aIR7CTCf. (AT,,', III"T1 '.TION OFFICF OF CO1 011MINI CATIONS
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