Project Background

The TOYOTA facility in Altona VIC is replacing it’s r main 22kV intake substation switchgear, protection, control and auxiliary equipment, which are critical to the facility’s operations. The equipment is being replaced due to existing conditions and obsolescent risk factors.

Client:

Toyota

Location:

Melbourne, VIC

OGP's Role:

Engineering Services

The OGP Solution

OGP Group was engaged by TOYOTA to perform the following:

  • Concept design to replace major equipment within the intake substation. This included:
    • 22kV Switchboards
    • 66kV protection and control panels
    • Energy and power quality meters
    • 22kV/400VAC Auxiliary transformer
    • Control system and SCADA related equipment including communication network
    • Battery chargers
    • LV distribution boards
  • Technical evaluation and recommendation of equipment suppliers for all equipment being replaced.
  • CAPEX estimate development for design, installation and commissioning.
  • Owners Engineer review (on behalf of TOYOTA) during detailed design, construction and commissioning.

The Outcome

OGP’s in-house LV, HV and SCADA experts worked closely with TOYOTA to develop various cost-effective and fit for purpose design options. This enabled TOYOTA to engage an EPC contractor to carry out project work. OGP also performed owners engineering duties on behalf of TOYOTA, reviewing the EPC contractor’s final design along with their construction and commissioning processes.

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