Scope
- Comprehensive electrical and instrumentation design.
- Control system design, lighting layout, and earthing design.
- Panels GA drawings and commissioning for plant operations.
- Replacement of the main 415V 1600A 50kA switchboard.
- Integration of PLC and remote I/O systems.
- Complete documentation supporting installation and compliance certification.
Standards Used
- AS/NZS 3000
- AS/NZS 3008
- AS/NZS 61439
- AS 3007
Deliverables
- Complete Issued-for-Construction (IFC) package including SLDs, detailed schematics, instrumentation diagrams, PLC control logic, I/O layouts, remote I/O drawings, and lighting layouts.
- Protection coordination study and relay setting calculations (as per IEEE 1584).
- Earthing system design including touch and step voltage assessments.
- Comprehensive Design Report consolidating calculations, assumptions, standards compliance, and client-specific requirements.
Outcomes
- Delivered a compliant switchboard design capable of withstanding 50kA fault levels with 1600A operational capacity.
- Enhanced plant reliability and safety through optimized protection coordination and reduced arc flash risk.
- Enabled seamless PLC-based automation integration with minimal operational disruption.
- Provided a future-ready design framework supporting expansion and improved maintainability.