CLIENT: BHP / SOUTHERN CROSS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
LOCATION: Newman, WA.
SCOPE:
Development of the electrical, SCADA and communications design for the a new 66/11kV Substation.
TECHNICAL SITUATION
APD was engaged to complete the following tasks related to the SCADA and communications systems:
- Design for the installation of new Communications/ SCADA racks including all internal equipment;
- Design for the expansion of SCADA system including new cards and terminations as necessary;
- Design of media converters and LV power distribution for the SCADA and Communications racks;
- The reticulation of new optical fibre to facilitate SCADA and Communications services;
- OPGW Fibre connection to Whaleback Substation;
- Determining Optical budgets for fibre installations;
- Evaluating spares requirements for the newly installed equipment;
- Evaluating safety and construction requirements;
- Integration of new substation into existing SCADA system.
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Detailed Design;
- Drawings and Equipment Lists;
- Construction Support;
- Commissioning Sheets;
- Project reporting.