Our electrical system design services cover specifications, tenders, installation, commissioning, documentation, training and project management, power factor correction and harmonic analysis, design and analysis of transformers, HV/LV switchgear, monitoring measurement and control systems, process design and auditing, and energy efficiency and optimisation of power systems.
Power system analysis is used to study energy generation, transmission and distribution within an electrical system, with a number of scenarios calculated to mitigate potential power issues and hazards or explore energy saving opportunities. At Ampcontrol, we offer comprehensive power system analysis services for both mobile mining equipment and longwall electrical systems.
Power system modelling allows for optimal planning and management of electrical systems. By offering this service to our customers, we’re able to mitigate potential power issues before they arise and create energy saving opportunities where possible.
We prevent uncontrolled or catastrophic failure of enclosures under arc fault conditions through testing and mitigation strategies, including our unique venting solution. These strategies include site specific modelling, risk assessments and inspections, analysis and mitigation through advanced power modelling, location categorisation, arc-flash boundary and appropriate PPE determination, and enclosure design, testing and venting.
Our engineering, testing and monitoring team is experienced in failure investigation on all types of high voltage (HV) plants. We can assist customers in identifying the cause of their equipment failure and liaise with OEMs for rectification works or warranties. Our process includes fault recorder data reviews, third party report reviews, scientific and engineering tests, equipment internal investigations, provision of supporting documentation, representation at factory testing and investigational testing.
The standards for HV in Australia are primarily compliance with AS/NZS 3000:2018, AS 2067, AS 60038, and AS 62271, which cover regulations for wiring, high voltage installations, standard voltages and high voltage switchgear and control gear. By complying with these standards, we can provide our customers with safe and reliable high voltage services and equipment.
There are a number of safety precautions that should be taken when working with high voltages, including using PPE, performing proper isolation and lockout/tagout, maintaining insulation within electrical equipment, utilising reliable grounding techniques, and more. We have a skilled team of high voltage service technicians and electrical engineers available 24/7 to provide support, ensuring your high voltage electrical systems are compliant and run at optimum levels.
High voltage is generally considered above 36 kV (36,000 volts) across Australia. At Ampcontrol, we offer comprehensive medium to high voltage testing that ensures safety and compliance across electrical equipment that exceeds low voltage measurements. We have many testing services, including protection testing, high voltage cable testing and fault locating.
