• Will your switchgear safely isolate a fault?
• Is your protection equipment properly coordinated?
• Do you have a power factor liability?
• Do you have a problem with harmonics?

Let Welcon Technologies answer these questions for you, with the combined power of the latest software and our considerable expertise in the engineering of electrical power systems.

Today’s systems analysts using today’s systems & strategies…

As Power Systems become increasingly complex and sophisticated, analysts face the challenge of having to be more accurate and skilful than ever before. The cost of failure is too great to risk getting the wrong requirements by using poor analysis techniques.

That is why Welcon Technologies uses the latest software to:

Understanding your needs…

At Welcon Technologies, our experienced engineers can undertake a range of power system analysis studies including:

FAULT STUDIES

Unusual operating conditions, heavy loadings and ageing equipment can all impact power system reliability. We will calculate the fault levels in your power system and determine whether your switchgear is adequately rated. All Fault Studies meet the requirements of statutory authorities and are fully compliant with Australian Standard AS 3851.

PROTECTION STUDIES

To ensure equipment is adequately protected against overload, short circuit and earth-fault, we can determine appropriate settings for your protection devices including relays, adjustable air circuit breakers and adjustable moulded case circuit breakers. Time-Current curves showing the operating characteristics of all protection devices from a motor or distribution right back to the supply authorities protection.

LOAD FLOW, VOLTAGE DROP & MOTOR STARTING

Load Flow and Voltage Drop Studies are vital, to review equipment loadings under different operating situations. A thorough load flow investigation also enables us to solve your power factor liability problems. And if you’re planning plant expansions or modifications, our load flow and motor starting study capabilities will enable us to determine feasibility of your proposed plans.

HARMONIC STUDIES

We will help you meet supply authority requirements and ensure harmonic overloading does not occur, by determining the voltage and current harmonic distortion at any point in your power system. In addition, we can minimise harmonics that are present by selecting appropriate filter designs and locations, and validate the computer model using measurements taken on-site.

POWER FACTOR STUDIES

It makes good business sense to analyse the economic benefits of power factor correction in terms of reduced utility charges and increased system capacity against the costs of installing and maintaining power factor correction devices. With our help, you will be equipped to meet Power Authority requirements, and ensure maximum utilisation of electrical components.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION AUDITS & ASSESSMENTS

If you’re looking to reduce operating costs by reducing energy consumption, our analysis has the potential to clearly identify energy savings. Diligence is the key to our energy audit processes, and you are assured detailed audit results and energy saving calculations, as well as customer training to keep your company on track.

TRANSIENT AND SWITCHING ANALYSIS

Welcon engineers have an in-depth understanding of transient disturbances and the resulting stress effects on power systems. Backed by many years of experience, our team conducts in-depth investigations of transient overvoltages and details recommendations for remedies.

Contact

Rod Peters
Level 3, 100 Goondoon Street
GLADSTONE 4680
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 7 4976 0600
Fax: +61 7 4972 4820

Email: rod.peters@welcon.com.au