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 to support installation and compliance certification.
Software
- FactoryTalk
- AutoCAD
- ETAP
- ABB Pro E
Deliverables
- Complete Issued-for-Construction (IFC) drawing package including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), detailed schematics, instrumentation diagrams, PLC control logic and 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/step voltage assessments.
- Comprehensive Design Report consolidating calculations, assumptions, standards compliance, and client-specific requirements.
Outcomes
- Successfully delivered a compliant switchboard design capable of withstanding 50kA fault levels while providing 1600A operational capacity.
- Enhanced plant reliability and safety through optimized protection coordination and arc flash risk reduction.
- Enabled seamless commissioning and integration of PLC-based automation with minimal disruption to plant operations.
- Provided a future-ready design framework, allowing for operational expansion and improved maintainability.