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EA Technology can provide a
wealth of HV Asset Life cycle Services and products
to the industrial user whether large or small.
These tools can be used to optimise asset performance
and asset life and ensure that the demanding legal
and HSE obligations of owners and operators of
HV Networks are fulfilled.
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Whatever stage your plant is at in the Asset Life
Cycle,
EA Technology can provide a unique combination
of services to ensure reliable and safe asset
performance.
Design
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Documentation
Substation maintenance policy
Asset performance
Instrumentation
Operational
issues
HSE compliance DIN / SOP / NEDER Safety policy
Remnant life of assets
Replace / refurbish / retain Health index
Understanding
failure risk
Investment strategy
Investment prioritisation Strategy formulation Investment
justification
Design
Procurement
Support
Our experience of HV Networks allows us to advise on
the correct equipment for industrial users to purchase.
Based on a key understanding of the particular requirements
of your industrial facility, EA Technology can offer
independent advice on the most suitable equipment for
every application regardless of manufacturer's claims.
Network Planning
EA Technology can offer either off the shelf Network
Design software or a bespoke network design solution
which meets all regulatory and safety standards.
Installation
and Commissioning
Independent
Witness Test
EA Technology are able to act as an authoritative witness
for all commissioning tests to ensure procedures are
followed correctly.
Documentation
Substation
Maintenance Policy
A Substation Maintenance Policy is a critical document
for any network operator and is used to ensure that
any maintenance is performed in a safe and repeatable
manner whether by internal staff or external contractors.
It forms a primary control document and is used to ensure
all legal, regulatory and HSE Standards are observed.
Technical
Documentation
Network Diagrams
EA Technology can provide a full CAD Electrical Network
Diagrams to all relevant site and safety standards.
Network Location
EA Technology can provide a physical cable location
service for HV Cables which can be used to build a full
network map of your facility. This locates all buried
HV Cables and can be linked to a Global Positioning
System (GPS) to provide an accurate overview of the
site.
Asset Register
It is a HSE recommendation to hold an up to date Asset
Register of al Electrical Assets from Switchgear to
Tripping Batteries. EA Technology can provide a complete
asset register service whether paper based or Electronic
Format.
The service includes
- Physical Data Collection by EA
Technology Engineers
- Asset Register Production
- DIN/SOP/NEDER Searches
- Asset Register Maintenance
Asset Performance Monitoring
Instrumentation
For over 40 years EA Technology has worked with industrial
clients to design and develop a range of condition
monitoring instruments. These tools will assist the
industrial engineer in making the right decision regarding
production whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
Condition of Switchgear is a vital
ingredient ensuring the safety and integrity of any
High Voltage Network.
Many years of research into condition assessment techniques
has led EA technology to develop the HSGT Kit. This
kit enables engineers to sample the gases which accumulate
above switchgear in the head space to determine the
condition of the oil. Early signs of sludging can be
detected giving early warning and avoiding the potential
for catastrophic failure.
The National Health Service was so
keen on the technique they adopted it in their recent
Hazard Notification NHSE HN (2003)01 as the preferred
means of detecting Sludged oils on naturally vented
switchgear.
Operational
Issues
HSE Compliance
The latest HSE Guidelines (HSG230) can be used to verify
the operational procedures within your plant. EA Technology
can offer independent review of current operation procedures
against HSG230 and provide either verification of compliance
or recommendations for any changes.
DIN/SOP/NEDER
Many operating restrictions apply to a broad range of
electrical plant currently in use. EA Technology can
advise on any current restrictions to existing plant
or modifications required to lift current DIN/SOP/NEDER's.
Safety Policy
As part of a risk mitigation strategy every site should
have a safety policy relating to the unique hazards
within your plant. This document is required by insurers
and ISO9000 accreditation and forms a good environmental
policy for the wider community.
Remnant Life
of Assets
Replace/Refurbish/Retain
Statistical methods for determining the remnant life
of assets have been developed by EATL. These can be
used to provide a balanced and objective view for investment
decisions.
Health
Index
Understanding Failure Risk - Mechanisms for Failure
and Degradation of HV Assets are well understood by
EATL and can be used to quantify the risk of failure
to a high degree of accuracy.
Investment
Strategy
Investment
Prioritisation
Using the broad range of tools and techniques employed
by EA Technology it is possible to devise robust investment
models based not on age but more correctly on condition
and risk of assets. This allows resources to be allocated
to where they will give greatest benefit to any business
resulting in the reward of optimal use of assets.
Strategy Formulation
EA Technology's experience in the deregulation of the
Electricity Industry in the UK has provided the ability
and experience to help companies devise an investment
strategy to suit their needs. This would be based on
remnant life of assets use of assets, risk and future
business needs.
Investment Justification
To assist engineers in producing a true business case
for repair, refurbishment or replacement of assets EA
Technology can provide a sound scientific and engineering
basis for understanding and quantifying the true value
of assets. Once this is completed short, medium and
long term investment strategy can be formulated.
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