Eneraque was engaged to provide backup power solutions incorporating generators, bulk tanks, and fuel skids for a water and wastewater utility. The client required compliance with a highly detailed technical specification, ensuring the reliability and safety of the backup power system.
Project Overview
The client needed a robust backup power solution to maintain operations at a water and wastewater utility, which included:
- Water and wastewater utility
- Utilities specification
- 50°C Ambient
- 80 dBA @ 1m
- 2hr fire rated enclosure
- HV switchboards
- 3.2MW
- 415V – 11kV
These components were crucial for the water quality control centre to ensure uninterrupted operation, especially during power outages.
Scope of Work
Eneraque’s responsibilities included:
- Design
- Manufacture
- Testing
- Commissioning
- Installation
The objective was to deliver a comprehensive backup power solution adhering to stringent technical specifications and performance standards.
Our Solution
To meet the client’s requirements, Eneraque provided a solution with the following key specifications:
- Compliance with Detailed Specifications: Ensuring all technical and operational standards were met
- Full Load Testing: Generators tested under full load conditions in the factory before dispatch
- Fire-Rated Enclosures: Generator enclosures constructed with a 4-hour fire rating to meet extreme bushfire area requirements
- Efficient Commissioning: Commissioning scheduled by the client for 4-6 weeks, but completed by Eneraque within 2.5 weeks
Key Highlights
Timely Delivery
The project was delivered well ahead of schedule, showcasing Eneraque’s efficient project management and execution capabilities. This timely completion was a significant achievement, providing the client with a reliable backup power system sooner than anticipated.
Enhanced Scope and Control Systems
Eneraque took the initiative to develop a complex site control system, exceeding the original scope of work. This proactive approach was essential in supporting the client, who was unable to find a suitable solution independently.
Rigorous Testing
All generators were tested under full load conditions in the factory before being dispatched to the site. This ensured that the generators would perform reliably under actual operating conditions, providing the client with confidence in the system’s performance.
Fire-Rated Enclosures
To meet the extreme bushfire area requirements, the generator enclosures were constructed with a 4-hour fire rating. This added safety feature was crucial in ensuring the backup power system’s resilience in the event of a bushfire.
Efficient Commissioning
Despite the client’s initial schedule of 4-6 weeks for commissioning, Eneraque successfully completed the process within 2.5 weeks. This efficiency not only saved time but also minimised disruption to the client’s operations.
Conclusion
The success of this project highlights Eneraque’s commitment to meeting detailed technical specifications, proactive problem-solving, and delivering results ahead of schedule. The wastewater sites now benefit from a robust backup power solution that ensures reliability and safety.
Eneraque’s ability to comply with stringent specifications, take on additional scope, and deliver efficiently demonstrates the company’s capability to handle complex projects. This project serves as a benchmark for future initiatives in the field of backup power solutions for critical infrastructure.
