Tyler Ranf, a specialist in the design and management of aviation projects, has joined Thornton Tomasetti’s Structural Engineering practice. Working from the San Francisco office, the new vice president will serve as aviation sector leader for the West region and will focus on a broad range of new construction, expansion and modernization projects. Tyler has more than 15 years of structural engineering experience, including the design of terminals, hangars and support facilities across the U.S. His expertise includes seismic resilience, sustainability, and innovative delivery methods, including progressive design-build. Most recently, he was with KPFF Consulting Engineers. Tyler holds bachelor’s degrees in physics and civil engineering from University of Puget Sound and Washington University, respectively. He also has a master’s degree in civil engineering and Ph.D. in structural engineering, both from the University of Washington. He is a licensed professional engineer and licensed structural engineer in several states in the West and Midwest.
Fairbanks International Airport Baggage Transport Conveyor Enhanced With Mod Drive™ System
Airports face a host of unique industry challenges, such as meeting efficiency regulations and seeking out the best maintenance practices to reduce costs and keep operations flowing. In today’s current economic climate, any potential cost savings can go a long way.
In 2019, Alaska’s Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) sought to modernize its equipment and operations. They were dissatisfied with the performance of the gearmotors on their baggage transport conveyors and began searching for new suppliers. Regal approached FAI with a solution that could improve equipment performance and simplify maintenance, with the added benefit of energy cost savings: the Hub City® MOD Drive™ system.
This white paper discusses the hardware deployed, the test results and the annualized expectations for ROI.