Commissioning - APD Engineering https://apdeng.com.au/tag/commissioning/ APD Engineering: 20+ Years Experience – Specialists in Utility Engineering Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:02:17 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://apdeng.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-APD_logo_BLUE_Flav_32x32px-32x32.gif Commissioning - APD Engineering https://apdeng.com.au/tag/commissioning/ 32 32 TRANSGRID BERRYBANK WIND FARM SUBSTATION AND SWITCHING STATION AUTOMATION https://apdeng.com.au/transgrid-berrybank-wind-farm-substation-and-switching-station-automation/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:36:25 +0000 https://apdeng.com.au/?p=7825 The post TRANSGRID BERRYBANK WIND FARM SUBSTATION AND SWITCHING STATION AUTOMATION appeared first on APD Engineering.

]]> PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING FOR PILGANGOORA LITHIUM https://apdeng.com.au/process-control-systems-commissioning-for-pilgangoora-lithium/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 07:25:15 +0000 https://apdeng.com.au/?p=5111 APD Engineering was engaged to perform site commissioning of the process control systems for the new plant, enabling the automatic operation of the new plant equipment and ensuring plant ramp-up for operations.

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]]> ALINTA LINE RECONFIGURATION SECONDARY SCOPE https://apdeng.com.au/alinta-line-reconfiguration/ Tue, 12 Jun 2018 06:42:40 +0000 http://apdeng.com.au/?p=4295 Secondary scope to facilitate reconfiguration of 66kV transmission lines connecting to the Alinta Power Station on the BHP network.

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]]> MINING AREA C GROWTH REACTIVE SUPPORT https://apdeng.com.au/mining-area-c-growth-reactive-support/ Mon, 08 Jan 2018 05:16:43 +0000 http://apdeng.com.au/?p=4024 APD Engineering were engaged by BHP to deliver a Class 4 Desktop-level Cost Estimate (Turnkey delivery model) for two identified sites. Once an option was agreed APD produced a detailed design package for installation of the capacitor bank. The detailed design package included primary, civil and secondary design.

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]]> WALLERAWANG SUBSTATION COMMISSIONING https://apdeng.com.au/wallerawang-substation-commissioning/ Tue, 28 Nov 2017 07:18:20 +0000 http://apdeng.com.au/?p=3920 Transgrid engaged APD Engineering to perform Testing & Commissioning (Primary, Secondary & SCADA) and Engineering support on the new Wallerawang 132kV / 66kV Substation, NSW. The Transmission Circuits that have been relocated and modified are assets of TransGrid, Essential Energy, Endeavour Energy and RailCorp.

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]]> SARACEN MINERALS POWERLINE WORKS https://apdeng.com.au/saracen-minerals-powerline-works/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:55:40 +0000 http://apdeng.com.au/?p=3354 As part of the re-start of the operations at Thunderbox mine, APD was engaged to undertake powerline modification and upgrade works for Saracen Minerals Holdings. This included undergrounding of existing 11kv overhead assets, installation of a new 315kV transformer, earthing, soil testing and maintenance / repairs on other existing infrastructure.

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]]> WHEELARA & OREBODY 18 (OB18) VENT FANS VSD REPLACEMENT https://apdeng.com.au/wheelara-orebody-18-vent-fans-vsd-replacement/ Tue, 19 Sep 2017 02:11:26 +0000 http://apdeng.com.au/?p=3363 APD was contracted by BHP Iron Ore to perform detailed design and Process Control System (PCS) integration for a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) replacement of two vent fan soft starters at Wheelara and Orebody (OB18). Based on the client's drawing, specifications and documentation APD prepared detail designs, executed the integration and completed the project.

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]]> UPGRADE OF MC254 OVERLAND CONVEYOR EMERGENCY STOP SYSTEM https://apdeng.com.au/upgrade-of-mc254-overland-conveyor-emergency-stop-system/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:47:29 +0000 http://apdeng.com.au/?p=3413 APD were engaged to perform detailed design and development integrating the conveyor emergency stop system into the plant Process Control System. BHP Billiton Iron Ore had identified the need to replace the existing conveyor emergency stop modules at their Area C mine. APD saw the project through from development and design to construction supervision, testing and commissioning.

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]]> YANDI MINE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY https://apdeng.com.au/yandi-mine-potable-water-supply/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 05:02:57 +0000 http://apdeng.com.au/?p=3480 APD were commissioned to perform detailed design and development in integrating two new potable water tanks and associated equipment into the plant Process Control System at BHP Billiton Iron Ore Yandi Mine.
APD undertook the design to BHP requirements; automated processes development, testing and commissioning; construction support; site commissioning and project delivery.

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]]> SOLOMON ISLANDS PROTECTION RELAY TESTING AND TRAINING SUPPORT https://apdeng.com.au/solomon-islands-protection-relay-testing-and-training-support/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 05:28:55 +0000 http://apdeng.com.au/?p=3491 APD was contracted by the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority for the replacement of failing relays and an upgrade of functionality to their existing system, improving the networks reliability and quality of power. APD’s scope of work was to review existing hardware and settings, perform bench testing of relays, commission new relays, update settings and provide training to SIEA staff.

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