Diesel Engine Research Facility Design
Confidential Client | Seattle, WA
Project Overview
Harris Group completed comprehensive design services for a 26,000-square-foot diesel engine testing research facility. Our multidisciplinary approach encompassed architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, communications, and controls design, along with strategic front-end planning.
Structural Features
Two-story steel braced-frame construction
Spread footing foundation with HS20-rated concrete first floor
250 PSF load-rated composite second floor
Metal deck roof with single-ply roofing system
Durable brick exterior finish
Specialized Testing Environment
Purpose-built engine test cells rated for Class 1, Division 2, Group D hazardous environments
Heavily reinforced concrete and CMU walls with projectile-proof double-wall glass windows
Advanced control rooms featuring raised access flooring and hazardous area-rated penetrations
Comprehensive workshop and test setup areas
Technical Systems Integration
Complete chiller plant and cooling tower design
Diesel fuel storage with double-wall distribution piping
Compressed air, HVAC, fire protection, and waste management systems
Overhead crane integration for equipment handling
Electrical & Controls
Main substation with 480V/120V power distribution
Integrated security, CCTV, and communication networks
Advanced fire alarm and toxic/combustible gas detection
Seamless interface with campus-wide Energy Management Control System
Site Development
Comprehensive grading, drainage, and access planning
Complete utility infrastructure including lift stations and oil/water separators
13.8KV primary power distribution
Full permit coordination and construction support services
Harris Group: Engineering Excellence for Specialized Research Facilities
