CLIENT: BHP
LOCATION: Newman, WA.
SCOPE:
Power Quality Measurement, Reliability Assessment, Flicker, Harmonics & THD, SAIDI & SAIFI.
TECHNICAL SITUATION
APD have been engaged by BHP over the last 5 years as the subject matter expert to undertake the following tasks:
- Supply of14 class-A loggers to for week-long measurement across the township;
- Analyze the site measurements and compare PQ indices against limits set by AS/NZS 61000 (e.g., harmonic, THD, flicker, sag/swell, etc.);
- Assess the network outage data and determine reliability indices such as SAIDI, SAIFI;
- Examine the site results to identify source of PQ issues (e.g., harmonic or flicker polluting loads);
- Interview the management, operation and maintenance team to assess the work procedures, investment policies to make independent recommendations.
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Supply of 14 Class-A Logger and detailed instruction for installation;
- Assessment of week-long measurements and calculation of various PQ indices;
- Assess the network outage records and calculate reliability indices;
- Evaluate Quality and Reliability of Supply against Australian Standard
- requirements;
- Root cause analysis for PQ and Reliability issues;
- Yearly issue of Compliance & Audit Reports as per the Code’s requirements;
- Review site personnel and asses network operation and maintenance procedures;
- Assessment of future works and investment plan and provide recommendations.