CDMS Electrical Engineer programmed and commissioned an RTAC SEL Relay (SEL 3530) which serially connects existing customer site SEL relays together with Wonderware (or other SCADA systems). Older SEL relays often will not have an Ethernet port, so this is a viable option to get information from them into SCADA. The RTAC relay enables data […]
Continue ReadingWonderware SCADA Upgrade
CDMS Electrical Engineers was engaged by a client to resolve a problem with their existing Wonderware SCADA installation. The issue was evidenced by very slow update times between the Wonderware servers and computers and the Omron PLCs. Other PLCs such as Allen Bradly PLCs and other devices including Modbus TCP were not affected by the […]
Continue ReadingSwansea Bridge – Control Desk Automation Upgrade
The Swansea Bridge forms a part of the Pacific Highway that crosses the channel which joins the ocean to Lake Macquarie. The bridge is raised to allow boat access to the lake. Due to ongoing equipment reliability and operator issues, CDMS Electrical Engineers was engaged to implement improvements to the bridge to simplify the operation […]
Continue ReadingElectrical Procedures and Compliance
CDMS Electrical Engineers consults for various clients with regards to Electrical Procedure Management Development services. Some examples of the services provided include: Electrical Management Procedure Development Energy Studies and Power Factor Studies Engineering Works for Energy Forecasting, Spreadsheet Compilation Development of Electrical Procedures Development of Work Instructions Development and Participation in Risk Assessments Electrical Engineering […]
Continue ReadingWestrac Tomago Back-up Generator Earthing System Design
CDMS Electrical Engineers was engaged by Stowe Australia Pty Ltd to design an Earth Grid for two new backup Generators and an associated 415V / 11kV Step-up Transformer. This consisted of resistivity measurements utilising the Wenner array method. Using the results from this test the combined HV and LV earthing system was designed along with […]
Continue ReadingPower System Studies
CDMS Electrical Engineers has conducted a number of power system studies for various sectors. Some examples of the services provided include: Mine site focused power system studies Arc flash analysis reports Power system studies on 11kV transformers Load flow analysis report Voltage drop reports Grading studies including rectification actions Renewable energy power system studies For […]
Continue ReadingCentral Thermal Plant – Stage 2 Power Systems Engineering
CDMS Electrical Engineers were approached to assist with the electrical design for the high voltage infrastructure of the Central Thermal Plant Stage 2 works. For further details on the Electrical Design services provided by CDMS Electrical on this project please contact the CDMS Electrical Team on +61 (08) 9421 9060.
Continue ReadingKaruah Plant Upgrade – Electrical Design
CDMS Electrical Engineers was engaged by Hunter Quarries to provide the electrical design for the upgrade of the crushing and screening plant at their Karuah facility. The upgrade would allow them to provide a bigger range of weights and sizes in their blue metal rock products. For further details on the Electrical Design services provided […]
Continue ReadingHV Management System
CDMS Electrical Engineering was engaged by Gosford City Council to review their existing High Voltage (HV) safety management documentation including their HV installation safety management plan and HV safety rules for their four (4) high voltage water pumping and sewerage treatment sites. For further details on Power System Modelling services provided by CDMS Electrical on […]
Continue ReadingHMAS Stirling – Fuel Farm
CDMS Electrical Engineers together with its sister company CDMS Consulting Engineers were commissioned by Decmil Australia to provide civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering design and detailing services for the Defence Fuel Installation (DFI) remediation project at HMAS Stirling Naval Base on Garden Island, Western Australia. For further details on Functional Safety services provided by […]
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