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Substation modernisation in Port Kembla with BlueScope Steel

Company Bluescope Steel
Location Port Kembla, NSW
Timeline TBC
Project Overview This BlueScope Steel project required replacing the aging 36 kV disconnectors/switches in an existing substation at BlueScope Steel's manufacturing facility.
Products
  • 275kV substation switchgear.
  • Site supervision - assembly, installation, testing and commissioning.

 

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Project Overview

This BlueScope Steel project required replacing the aging 36 kV disconnectors/switches in an existing substation at BlueScope Steel's manufacturing facility.

The substation is of significant size, approximately 50-60 years old and vital to BlueScope's operations.

Minimising downtime was crucial to avoid significant impacts on steel production, meaning there was no room for errors. A key challenge posed by the project was the requirement that the new hardware be designed to allow the re-use of existing support structures and frames, meaning a lengthy and detailed design process would need to be undertaken.

Project Challenges

  • Creating a bespoke product to fit existing infrastructure.
  • Supporting a geographically remote site.
  • Operational efficiency needs to be maintained during the upgrades.

Benefits To Client

  • Upgrades allowing offsite management of the system.
  • The ability to keep overheads low through the re-use of existing infrastructure.

Critical Success Factors:

Meeting Tight Deadlines: Insulect delivered equipment within a stringent six-month timeline by leveraging its agility and responsiveness to market needs.

Technical Compliance: Customising standard equipment to meet the client's specific site requirements was essential for technical compliance and overall project success.

Quality Installation: The deployment of experienced technicians ensured a quality installation and seamless substation commissioning, which contributed to the project's smooth execution.

The project execution was problem-free, culminating in the successful commissioning of the substation on time. This smooth execution was a testament to the team's expertise and the thorough supervision services provided.

 

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