Challenge
The laying of the north-west cable system, including subsea fibre-optic cable between Darwin and Port Hedland, is a key infrastructure project for the off-shore oil and gas industry and provides much needed regional network competition (breaking the current Telstra monopoly).
With the cable landing stations positioned in close proximity to a built-up residential area, the requirement was for back-up power offering exceptional reliability and strong sound attenuation.
Solution
CD Power and Genaust designed, manufactured, installed and commissioned standby power to the following specifications:
Equipment:
• 300kVA generator consisting of a 12.8L 6-cylinder VolvoPenta diesel engine, Meccalte alternator and Deep Sea controller – housed in a 65dB(A) acoustic enclosure
• 240kW Load Bank with automatic, 5-stage resistive configuration to protect the diesel engine from mechanical damage due to light loading
• 10,000L bulk fuel tank
On-site Services:
• Pulling and termination of submain (95mm XLPE) and control cabling
• Craneage to unload and position equipment
• Site run fuel lines
• Commissioning of generator and Site Acceptance Testing approved by client
• Zero safety incidents and zero defects
