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Tom Price Transmission Tower

Remi Harasz — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 03:18:55 +0000

Tom Price Transmission Tower: APD were engaged by Rio Tinto & Powerlines Plus to conduct detailed designs for the replacement of a damaged tower in WA

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ARC FLASH ASSESSMENT FOR THE KIOSK SUB AND LV DISTRIBUTION BOARDS

Remi Harasz — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 06:37:36 +0000

APD were contracted by Rio Tinto to carry out detailed protection studies on the HV kiosk sub and downstream LV DBs, and assess the potential hazard to personnel due to the occurrence of an Arc Flash as part of the incorporation of the new substation into the West Angelas electrical network.

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TOM PRICE POWER LINE UNDERGROUNDING

Remi Harasz — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 04:51:26 +0000

APD were engaged by Rio Tinto requiring 3 sections of overhead power lines to be undergrounded to allow for new haul roads to be constructed. After field data collection, we completed the power line modelling to AS7000 and Rio Tinto’s specifications for new and existing poles and towers. APD also provided detailed designs for structures, foundations, line profiles, earthing and more.

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NAMMULDI AGRICULTURAL PROJECT (NAP) – PIVOT CONTROL SYSTEM SIMPLIFICATION

Remi Harasz — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 05:16:05 +0000

APD were consulted by Rio Tinto’s Nammuldi Agricultural Project when facing challenges with their Pivot Control System. After an assessment of the existing infrastructure APD developed a design that not only improved the system but simplified it, making it practical and cost effective. APD also conducted the testing, construction and commissioning of the project.

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