Transgrid Berrybank Wind Farm Substation and Switching Station Automation

TRANSGRID BERRYBANK WIND FARM SUBSTATION AND SWITCHING STATION AUTOMATION

Control Systems and Automation, Testing and Commissioning

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APD was engaged by TransGrid to provide the automation configuration, testing & commissioning support works for the greenfield Berrybank wind farm connection substation (BBW) and switching station (BBS). Berrybank 1 wind farm is located in south-western Victoria, approximately 130km west of Melbourne. It is based on 43 Vestas V136-4.2MW wind turbines, with a total installed…

WHEELARA & OREBODY 18 (OB18) VENT FANS VSD REPLACEMENT

Civil and Structural, Communications and Data, Control Systems and Automation, Testing and Commissioning

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.

UPGRADE OF MC254 OVERLAND CONVEYOR EMERGENCY STOP SYSTEM

Civil and Structural, Control Systems and Automation, Detailed Design, Testing and Commissioning

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.

YANDI MINE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY

Civil and Structural, Control Systems and Automation, Testing and Commissioning

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.

SOLOMON ISLANDS PROTECTION RELAY TESTING AND TRAINING SUPPORT

Testing and Commissioning, Training

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.