Projects

Switchboard Sat Testing & Installation

Client
Schneider Electric
Sector
Power Networks & Transmission
Location
Pilbara

Delivering testing, installation and energisation services for critical high-voltage infrastructure

Services
  • Project Delivery
  • Permit Management
  • Energisation
The Challenge

Genus was engaged by Schneider Electric to undertake Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and installation works associated with a new SF6 switchboard, including associated high-voltage cable infrastructure.

The project required installation, testing and energisation activities to integrate new switchgear into the existing electrical system while maintaining compliance with client specifications.

The scope involved delivery of specialised HV testing and cable installation activities to support commissioning and final energisation readiness.

The Genus Approach

Genus was engaged to complete the SAT testing and installation of the new SF6 switchboard, including associated HV cable terminations, joints and testing.

The project also included supply of HV cable terminators and specialist testing technicians to install and test all equipment in accordance with Schneider specifications.

The works extended beyond testing activities to include project delivery, regulatory consultation and energisation support.

Delivery in action

Genus delivered installation, testing and commissioning activities across the switchboard and associated HV infrastructure.

The scope includes:

  • Installation of new switchgear panel by panel
  • Completion of transition joints within cable trays and pits
  • Completion of XLPE high-voltage terminations onto the new switchgear
  • Cable location and spiking activities
  • End-to-end testing to integrate Brownfields infrastructure into the Greenfields system
  • Testing of intertrip systems and communications infrastructure
  • High-voltage testing including
    • Insulation Resistance (IR) testing
    • Very Low Frequency (VLF) testing
    • Tan Delta testing

The project also included:

  • Project delivery management
  • Customer liaison activities
  • Regulatory consultation
  • Permit management
  • Project completion activities

Disciplines employed included:

  • Project Delivery
  • Permit Management
  • Energisation
The outcome

The project was successfully completed with works extending beyond testing and commissioning into full project delivery support.

The project concluded with completion of test reports and issue of the required safety certificate, enabling the infrastructure to proceed to energisation.