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Integrated Solutions for wind farms
Achieving a more sustainable future by helping you Make the most of your energySM
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................Page 4
Solutions Overview ...........................................................................................................Page 6
Wind Turbine SolutionsMain Power Circuit .....................................................................................................Page 8
Control of the Wind Turbine ...............................................................................Page 10
Auxiliary Circuits ..........................................................................................................Page 12
Wind Farm SolutionsMV Collection ...............................................................................................................Page 14
Connection to the Grid ..........................................................................................Page 20
Centralised Supervision .........................................................................................Page 22
Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Services ................................................................Page 26
Contents
>72%The portion of worldwide energy consumption Schneider Electric addresses
To sustain our own (rising) energy demand, and to bring clean, reliable energy to those who are still going without, we need to bring simplified, innovative solutions to customers at all levels of energy consumption and conservation.
Wind energy is one technology that can help us achieve this goal — it is efficient, produces no greenhouse gas emissions, and is becoming increasingly popular as a renewable energy source.
So, why is wind power not a greater force in the energy market than it is today? Well, for one, it is currently an expensive venture, requiring significant capital expenses at the outset. This makes the efficiency and performance of each wind turbine all the more important.
Fortunately, Schneider Electric™ has a wide breadth of solutions that will help you reduce those capital expenses, increase productivity,
and ensure that you get the most from your wind power operation. Additionally, when you choose to partner with Schneider Electric for your wind project, you’re choosing:
> A balance between bulk and adapted products, providing customers with high-quality standards and flexible, customised solutions.
> The benefits of a global player, with the ability to source and deploy the service expertise you need, when you need it.
> The right level of service continuity, tailored to your specifications by the global specialist in energy managment™.
In other words, you’ll be able to do more with less. And in a growing industry where the bottom line is the only line that matters, choosing the right partner can make all the difference.
The importance of having a trusted partner
Schneider Electric solutions make higher productivity and lower maintenance a reality.
The current energy crisis has made at least one thing clear: our planet and society’s future is anything but certain.
Introduction
End-to-end wind power solutions
Running a wind farm is no easy task. Industry players know this, because their job is to provide the high-quality products that make that job manageable.
Meanwhile, wind farm operators and developers are on the front lines. To ensure that each project runs smoothly — from start to finish and through the life cycle of the equipment — they rely on the expertise and experience of companies like Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management.
Our wide range of services and solutions help you save time and money by deploying efficient project management, ensuring reliability and adding value as a specialised consultant with co-design capability.
And, with six new solutions to offer the wind power market, the time has never been better to rely on Schneider Electric as your trusted adviser. Those solutions include:
> A reliable, efficient main power circuit
> Automated control of the turbine
> A one-stop shop for your auxiliary circuits
> MV collection with optimised equipment safety
> An efficient connection to the grid
> Enhanced control and supervision
These technically integrated solutions provide you with a complete and reliable electrical infrastructure, enabling wind farm operators to ensure service continuity to their customers.
Providing an effective and complete electrical infrastructure
30%The savings you can achieve with robust automation, control, and monitoring of your energy usage
Introduction
Solutions Overview
Integrated solutions for every stage of the processSix dedicated solutions by Schneider Electric
5 Connection to the grid Reduce both capital and operating costs by ensuring your connection to the grid complies with utility requirements and delivers maximum harvested electricity.
4 MV collection We offer an extremely compact, wind-specific MV collection solution that ensures better service continuity and guaranteed efficiency.
Solutions Overview
Main power circuitEfficiency starts with the main power circuit, where minimised energy losses translate into lower system costs and an improved energy harvest.
6 Supervision With our innovative system of remote operation and supervision, you enable the most accurate energy metering possible for your wind farm.
3 Auxiliary circuits Our expertise in automation and electrical distribution, combined with the wide breadth of our products, enables us to be the one-stop shop for your auxiliary circuits.
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2 Control of the turbine Ensure an optimised operating environment with automated control of the turbine, reducing your maintenance costs and increasing safety.
Wind Turbine Solution | Main Power Circuit
Improving your energy harvest through maximum efficiency
Once your generator has produced electricity, you want to hold on to as much of that energy as possible. That’s why it’s so important that your main power circuit be reliable, efficient, and designed in accordance with the relevant standards.
Our products — including the contactor and the LV circuit breaker — have been designed together to reach a Type 2 coordination, meaning that if an overvoltage occurs, one piece of damaged hardware won’t harm another. And, while converters are typically a place where energy is lost, our Xantrex converter — designed specifically for the wind industry — is very efficient.
But our wind-specific equipment doesn’t stop there. Our DVCAS switchgears are designed to fit through doors as small as 600 mm wide,
and can be installed in wind turbines up to 2000 m above sea level. Of course they comply with all the relevant standards (IEC and UL), and also meet all the needs of networks up to 36 kV (IEC)/38 kV (UL).
In addition, our main power circuit solution will help you:
> Achieve better service continuity and heightened safety with integrated switchgears and transformer substations.
> Lower both your capital and operating expenses by up to 25 percent through power factor correction/harmonic mitigation.
> Improve your business performance by reducing downtime and increasing the lifetime of your equipment.
Setting a new standard for wind power with Xantrex converters
With more than 20 years of experience in the wind industry, Xantrex™ has established its name as a reliable partner in any wind project. End-to-end maintenance, support, and rapid response time have only added to that reputation.
But the converters themselves are the real story. Each Xantrex wind power converter is custom designed to provide optimum performance with your specific generator and is built using proven modular assemblies.
Additionally, to meet stringent utility grid code requirements worldwide, Xantrex converters are available with patented technology that keeps wind turbines connected to the grid, despite large voltage or frequency variations. This same technology also reduces torque stress on turbine gearboxes and drive shafts.
It’s this kind of innovation that has made Xantrex such a dominant force in the wind power industry, serving wind turbines from the 10 kW up to the 5 MW power classes.
Wind-specific products provide added reliability for your main power circuit.
> 4,000The total megawatts of installed wind power capacity worldwide supported by Xantrex converters
< 60cmThe key dimension of Schneider Electric wind-specific switchgears, allowing them to pass through the door into the wind turbine
Trihal™
•F1/self-extinguishing in case of case fire
•E3/withstand 95% humidity according to IEC 60076-16
•C3/resistance to -58° F
•Adaptable design for door width and vibrations constraints
Products
Ringmaster•13.8 kV•200 / 630 A•21 kA/3s
DVCAS•36 kV – 38 kV•Up to 630 A•20 kA/3s•20 kA/1s IAC
AFL – AFLR
Vegeta™ Wind with vegetable oil•Biodegradable and
natural ester•680°F fire point•Overload capability
with same life time duration
•Adaptable dimensions to narrow doors
LV/MV Transformer Ring main unit
Canalis™/I-Line™
• 100 A to 800 A/ 800 A to 5000 A
•690 V•IP54
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Busway
Xantrex•10 kW to 5.3 MW• For induction, doubly
fed, or permanent magnet generators
• 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Converter
Tesys™ F•1000 A to 2600 A• Compact™ size (max
322x540x232 mm)• Type 2 coordination
with Masterpact™ NW and Compact NSX
•Up to 1000 V
Contactor
Masterpact• AC3 up to
2000 A at 690 V• Fixed or
drawout version• Type 2 coordination
with Tesys F
LV circuit breaker
Wind Turbine Solution | Control of the Wind Turbine
Ensure an optimised operating environment
Efficiency alone can be the difference between a successful wind turbine and one that fails to produce. So, why would you choose anything but the most efficient solution for your installation?
Schneider Electric fully automates the wind turbine, using such products as the programmable logic controller (PLC) and a highly-reliable UPS. Together, they form a dynamic and rugged system which has very low power consumption, and can be easily modified or upgraded.
As such, the PLC functions as the “brain” of the wind turbine, while the UPS provides the backup power to keep the PLC working — even when no wind energy is being collected. And with this integrated system, you also enable:
> The ability to gracefully shut down the wind turbine, distribution, and/or collection monitoring and control systems
> The capturing and storing of any information related to the state or failure of the wind power system when an outage occurs
> Heavy reduction in maintenance costs, longer mean time between failure, and simplification of the troubleshooting process
> Enhanced safety for the wind turbine, the power grid, and any personnel involved
With complete control of the turbine, you finally get the kind of compact, high-performance solution that only comes from a provider with decades of expertise in automation. Finally, you can optimise your efficiency to get the results you’ve been looking for.
Gain greater control of the turbine through automation and backup power
20%The steady growth rate for wind energy over the last 10 years. This is expected to continue through 2012 and beyond.
> 42The number of countries that have some renewable energy policy in place today. This is expected to climb rapidly as focus on climate change, dependence on foreign energy sources, and the cost of energy increases.
Finally, you can optimise your efficiency to get the results you’ve been looking for.
Products
Symmetra™ RM•2 to 6 kVA•Output voltage distortion < 5%•Efficiency at full load 91%•50Hz or 60Hz
UPS
M340•Compact size designed
for use in reduced-space turbine environment
•Robustness to vibrations (up to 3G)
•Operates in harsh environment -40° F to + 167° F
• Embeds RTU functions (data storage, remote communications)
•Flexible and modular design
PLC
M258•Compact and optimised•Modular, expandable
and remote flexibility•High performance
and openness•Data storage, web and
ftp server embedded
Magelis XBT GC•HMI and control offer:
compact all in-one •Up to 15% total savings
(in design, setup, operation, and maintenance)
A customised solution from a single provider
Conditions in a wind turbine are inhospitable, to say the least — extreme heat, bitter cold, excessive moisture, and even lightning are just a few of the environmental conditions your equipment needs to be ready to face.
Of course, your initial need is simply to find a supplier for each of the parts that make up your auxiliary circuits, from panel boards to power surge protection.
Schneider Electric has the best of both worlds: all the parts you need, all guaranteed to stand up against the harsh conditions that wind turbines represent. And, what’s more, they all give you the guarantees required in terms of safety, upgradeability, and cost control over the years.
Our auxiliary circuits offer includes, but is not limited to:
> Highly dependable panel boards that ensure installation safety and operating dependability
> Human machine interfaces (HMIs) that provide cost-efficient operation with connectivity everywhere
> Proven, innovative technology that is simple to use, compact, and addresses all your control and signalling needs
> Reliable, robust surge protection against lightning to ensure safe, clean power and optimised availability
> Soft starters and variable speed drives (VSDs) that increase both accuracy and dependability
Our expertise in automation and electrical distribution gets you the best fit for your auxiliary circuits.
TeSys U-Line motor starter-controllers: The ultimate in motor control and protection
There’s never been a motor control system quite like Schneider Electric’s new TeSys U-Line. With ingenious simplicity, U-Line brings power, protection, and control all together in one incredibly compact, modular device. In fact, the wind-specific TeSys U — designed to fit easily into a nacelle — reduces the size of the panel by 40 percent versus the traditional solution.
Because of its simple plug and play modularity, the TeSys U-Line has 10 times fewer part numbers than devices using standard components, so preparation, selection, and ordering are fast and easy. Additionally, the U-Line requires 80 percent less wiring than a traditional solution, and, in case of an overload trip, the reset can be done quickly and easily without going up to the nacelle.
40%The panel size reduction made possible by using the wind-specific TeSys U-Line versus the traditional solution
Wind Turbine Solution | Auxiliary Circuits
TeSys U-Line motor starter-controllers: The ultimate in motor control and protection
Tesys U•Up to 15 kW•12 to 32 A•Interrupt 50 kA
at 480 V•45 mm wide unit
Harmony™
• ø 8, 10, 12 mm pilot lights
• ø 16, 22, 30 mm push-buttons, switches & pilot lights
Prisma™
•Prisma Plus G / up to 630 A
•Prisma Plus P / up to 3200 A
•Metal enclosures•IP 30 to IP 55
Variable speed drive
Soft starter HMI screens
Push buttons Motor control Panel boards
Products
Altivar™ 71•0.37 to 500 kW•200 to 480 V•Worldwide offer:
UL, CSA, CE, CTick, Ghost
Magelis™Altistart™
•4 to 1200 kW•200 to 690 V•Patented torque
control system (TCS)
Quick PRD• Pluggable cartridges• Safest installation• Type 1, type 2 and
telecom offers from 48 V to 690 V
• Compliance with new standards TS 50539-22
Lightning protection
Protect your turbines; connect your wind farm
Optimise equipment safety and availability through MV collection
When dealing with more than just a single turbine, harvested energy must be collected before it’s brought to the power station.
To do this as safely and efficiency as possible, wind farm operators need a system for MV collection. This includes such equipment as transformers, switchgears, and kiosks to name a few.
But what puts Schneider Electric solutions above the competition is the fact that all these products have been designed to work together, ensuring electrical, mechanical, and communication compatibility. And, each aspect of the solution contributes to the overall productivity of the wind farm in its own right:
> SF6 insulated switchgears that ensure the electrical installation is optimised, have improved performance and better service continuity.
> Wind-dedicated transformers that are highly efficient and proven reliable against a variety of environmental hazards.
> Customised, prefabricated substations that improve network efficiency and maximise electricity production.
> A complete electrical installation that allows you to better manage your maintenance costs.
Also, however, the transformer and the switchgears have been specifically tailored to wind farm constraints: while all are especially compact, the switchgears, for instance, are purposely designed to be a mere 60 cm, allowing them to pass through the door of a wind turbine.
And if you want to ensure that your project goes smoothly, look no further than our own Projects and Engineering Center. There, we bring more than 50 years of experience to the table, helping you develop innovative value proposals using our cutting edge expertise. To learn more about these and other consultancy options, see Page 26.
> 30The years of experience we have, with 10,000 MV/LV substations being installed each year all over the world
All of our products have been designed to work together, ensuring electrical, mechanical, and communication compatibility.
Wind Farm Solution | On shore
Distribution Transformer•Oil immersed
distribution / medium power transformers up to 80MVA / 170kV
CBGS-0•Up to 36kV•Up to 2000A•Up to 31.5kA (3s)
GHA•40.5kV•2500A•20kA/3s
Premset (NEW)•Extensible, vacuum
insulated switchgear•13.8 kV•630A•21kA/3s
MiCOM•1A/5A dual rated CTs•Event and
disturbance recording
•Various casing and mounting options
•Relays have rear RS485 port with choice of protocols and front RS 232 for local setting
Secondary switchgears
RM6•24 kV•Up to 630 A•20 kA/1s IAC-AF AL
DVCAS•36 kV – 38 kV•Up to 630 A•20 kA/3s•20 kA/1s IAC
AFL – AFLR
Sepam™
•12 analog inputs•42 logic inputs•23 relay outputs•2 Modbus
comm. port
Protection relay
Trihal•F1/self-extinguishing in
case of case fire•E3/withstand 95%
humidity according to IEC 60076-16
•C3/resistance to -58°F
•Adaptable design for door width and vibrations constraints
LV/MV transformer
Products
Ringmaster•13.8 kV•200 / 630 A•21 kA/3s
Offshore switchgear offer
WS•36kV•2500A•31.5 kA (3s)•170kV BIL
WI•Ratings up to
52kV•2500A•31.5kA•250kV BIL
CBGS-2•52kV •2000A•250kV BIL
underneath 2000A
Wind Farm Solution | Off shore
Schneider Electric has a wealth of experience in the offshore market, with references in over 20 farms in Northern Europe alone. We have been working with offshore wind developments for 8 years and have over 1500 panels installed. We understand the different challenges and technologies that working offshore demands… and we have the skills, equipment and know-how to carry a project through from initial scoping right through to installation, commissioning and servicing. Our comprehensive product and services offer, coupled with our focus on safety, reliability and compliance with the toughest quality standards mean Schneider Electric can help you get the most out of your energy without the need for compromise.
The global specialist in energy management
Transformer options
Convenience, flexibility and safety Schneider Electric’s range of transformers include solutions specifically designed for wind farm applications. The range includes cast resin, oil-filled and high fire point fluid-filled models, meeting the most demanding environments.
Our manufacturing plants in the UK and the EU can produce oil filled transformers from 200kVA to 80MVA, cast resin transformers up to 52kV / 25MVA and we offer a variety of options such as GRC housings, hermetically sealed tanks and close coupled MV/LV switchgear. As a solutions provider, each package is tailored to your exact requirements and having a convenient single-sourced package minimises time and expenditure. In addition, directly mounted switchgear and feeder pillars result in a reduced footprint, making it ideal for wind turbine applications where it is often essential to minimise the site’s civils by having as small a sub-station as possible.
For example, the Trihal cast resin wind farm transformer range, sized to fit through wind turbine access doors, has ‘F1’ fire behaviour class certification - the best fire rating available for distribution transformers and provides the ultimate in indoor fire safety, with over 2000 transformers in operation in the wind turbine sector.
Our mineral oil or high fire point fluid-filled transformer ranges include free breathing and hermetically sealed models. Offering applications between 160kVA and 50MVA in a range of configurations, Schneider Electric’s transformers can be made bespoke to each customer’s requirements, guaranteeing you a solution
that will deliver.
Achieve more while using less. It’s possible with Schneider Electric reliable and efficient wind power solutions.
97%The amount of availability Schneider Electric can guarantee for your wind farm installation
Achieving improved reliability and efficiency at once
A solution to connect you to the grid and extend the life of your equipment
Connecting to the power grid brings with it a unique set of challenges: surges, dips, distortions, and, of course, stringent grid code requirements. Even small shifts of power flows can trip circuit breakers, sending larger loads onto neighbouring lines and causing chain reaction failures.
For those not from electrical backgrounds, solving these problems can be a daunting proposition. And yet, bringing clean, reliable power to your installation is absolutely necessary.
Fortunately, being the global specialist in energy management, we at Schneider Electric have the solution — the solution to relieve that grid-induced anxiety, bring you the optimised reliability you need, and guarantee 99.5 percent availability.
The solution begins with SF6 insulated metal-enclosed switchgear, which is designed to ensure maximum safety in a reduced-space environment. Its design also ensures that it is unaffected by the environment, enabling a superior continuity of service.
In terms of grid code requirements, we design and provide everything you need to comply, from fixed LV and MV power factor solutions to real-time compensation systems. These systems, which include harmonic mitigation, provide several benefits that can be translated directly into financial savings for both the investor and the user:
> Up to 25 percent reduction is commonly achievable in both capital and operational expenses
> Significant reduction in downtime
> Extended equipment lifetime
> Minimised system losses and demand power
> Reduced overloading on the electrical system, thereby releasing useable capacity
All this adds up to improved competitiveness of your business. And, since such measures are now all but essential for operating a safe and successful installation, the time has never been better to take these precautions against an unreliable grid.
Bringing clean, reliable power to your installation is absolutely necessary.
Wind Farm Solution | Connection to the Grid
25%The reduction in operating and capital expenses you can realize through power factor correction/harmonic mitigation
Primary switchgears
MCset•24 kV•Up to
2500 A
MV compensationCP200 series•UP to 36 kV•50 and 60 Hz•Indoor or outdoor
•Up to 170kV - 80MVA•Vegetable or
mineral oil•On-load or off-load
tap changers•Adaptable design for
capitalisation of loss
CGset•Single busbar/
double busbar•24 kV-36 kV•Up to 2500 A•Up to 40 kA 3s•31,5 kA/1s -
40 kA/0,5s IAC AFL - AFLR.
Products
LV compensationVarset•Up to 800 V•50 and 60 Hz•Indoor or outdoor
Reactive energy compensation
Dynamic compensationAccusine•Up to 10 MVar,
with parallel connections
•LV and MV compensation (MV achieved through transformer)
•50 and 60 Hz
Power transformers
Centralised supervision for all your wind farm needs
Lower expenses and measure efficiency with real-time remote management
Wind farms are complex — and relatively inaccessible — installations to operate, especially when more than one site is involved. So when your bottom line depends on your ability to accurately manage the overall health and productivity of those turbines, you need more than educated guesswork.
You need a comprehensive system for wind farm supervision.
The good news: Real-time power monitoring and management is now a reality. Our centralised supervision solution ensures the profitability of a wind power plant, enabling:
> Optimised electricity production and maintenance cost
> Maximised return on investment
> Reduced reaction time in case of fault on a site
> Lowered operational expenses
Using top-of-the-line SCADA host devices, you’ll command a SCADA master station suitable for a wide range of remote control, monitoring, and management applications with built-in wind-farm knowledge. Armed with this powerful tool, you’ll quickly and easily be able to:
> Measure the energy flowing to the grid, in terms of both quantity and quality
> Measure both wind farm and wind turbine efficiency
> View the electrical to ensure grid code compliance
> See the sequence of events and the FTR to analyze and fix a PQ problem
> Obtain the PQ reporting data for IEC50160 compliance reporting at the intertie point and IEC61400-21 at the wind turbine level
> Monitor wind farms at various sites in real time, regardless of the wind turbine manufacturer
Of course, these capabilities are just the beginning. The Schneider Electric supervision solution gives you a single view for all your wind farm needs, including energy metering that boasts the highest accuracy in the industry. And with our extensive array of consultancy options and services, you can rest assured that you have a partner for your project’s entire life cycle.
With this kind of partnership and innovation, surely, the sky is the limit.
The good news: Real-time power monitoring and management is now a reality.
20%The portion of a wind farm’s harvest that can be lost without the use of accurate devices to identify when and where losses are occurring
50%The portion of all new renewable energy sources that is wind power related
Wind Farm Solution | Centralised Supervision
I/O•32 I/O + extensions
capacities•Signals: digital,
analog (4-20mA, 0-10V, PT1000…)
•Communication ports: RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet
ION•Class 0.2 accuracy•5 communication
ports: Ethernet, Modem, RS-232, RS-485, front panel optical
•Metering: voltage, current, power, frequency, power factor
Scada Supervisor•Multi-protocol
communications (permanent or not)
•Multiple alert support (sms, fax, relay, mail)
•SQL database
Products
Power meter SCADA
Protect your investment with our comprehensive Services offer
We service electrical distribution equipment in the main areas of a wind farm installation, on or off-shore:
> MV applications: including protection relays, transformers; secondary switchgear
> Grid connections: including primary switchgear; reactive energy compensation and power transformers
> Supervision: for example power meters and SCADA.
Our on-shore services cover all LV and MV applications, starting with switchgear all the way through to lighting and power equipment.
Servicing requirements for off-shore wind farms are complex. Service personnel must undergo specialist training and meet certain criteria before being authorised to work in these unique environments. Our team of highly skilled field engineers offer the expertise required in these challenging situations and have unrivalled experience in dealing with a range of field-based equipment, be it from Schneider Electric or from other suppliers.
We understand the challenges of harnessing wind power and offer service solutions appropriate to your requirements to cover the lifecycle of your installation. Our specially trained engineers can service your installations both on and off shore.
Services offer
Key benefits
Peace of mind - minimised risk of power supply disruption
Increased asset productivity
Improved energy efficiency through more accurate performance management
End-of-life issues including SF6 recovery and technical training
Asset management program with recurrent contracts
On-demand maintenance featuring repair, spare parts, and diagnosis
Modernisation for replacement, upgrades, and ECOFIT retrofits
Installation assessment including consulting, technical training, and MP4
The support behind your business
With online availability a key component in your wind farm efficiency, it is critical that you minimise unplanned outages. We offer a range a contracts that provide support for all electrical distribution equipment on your site, protecting your investment, controlling your maintenance schedule and offering urgent onsite intervention to get you up and running as soon as possible.
Schneider Electric installed base services
Our Service Team offers a comprehensive On or Off-shore solution that provides support packages covering the entire lifecycle of your installation. From installation audits to retrofits and upgrades, from critical spares supply and management to full support contracts, Schneider Electric will help you to reduce risk, improve performance and protect your investment.
Prevent Support Contracts
Platinum Gold Silver Bronze
Hotline Emergency on site response Intrusive* visit and report Critical spares availability Non-intrusive** visit and report Extended Warranty*** COMA
* Intrusive maintenance and repair, scope agreed in advance, including operation and control of switchgear
** Non-intrusive pro-active analysis using a fit, form and function methodology, aimed at assessing condition of existing assets and anticipating and avoiding future breakdowns
*** Extended warranty subject to negotiation
Consultancy solutions: Experience at your service
Use our dedicated team of engineers to guide your project from start to finish and beyond.
7The number of Schneider Electric application design engineering centers worldwide
> Electrical network design to ensure the reliability and longevity of your network through the correct design and selection of equipment and protective devices.
> Protection studies to identify optimum protection settings to ensure that your personnel and electrical network are properly protected and supply availability is maximised.
> Electrical installation audits for enhancing the dependability of your electrical installation, ensuring improved and lasting performance for your installation by changing system architecture and organisation.
> Network reliability studies to assess electrical and environmental stresses and calculate power availability to critical loads, identifying priorities for maintenance, equipment upgrades, or network changes.
> Electrical contingency planning to proactively reduce the risk to your installation and minimise lost revenue through system downtime by running a detailed recovery plan.
> Harmonics surveys to identify the existing supply impedance and individual harmonics, as well as reduce both electrical insulation degradation and nuisance tripping of overload.
> Fault level studies to proactively manage risks by calculating peak, make, and break fault levels.
> Power transformer assessments as an on-site audit of your power transformers, with measurements taken both on and offline.
> Control system design providing an overview design and specification of control system functionality.
Our consultancy services include:
950The number of engineers and technicians we have on staff at our Projects and Engineering Center, where we offer complex solutions and services for all our customers
Wind farm and wind turbine solutions
Building a competitive advantage together
> Secure your business with the help of our risk management experts.
> Facilitate your development abroad through our worldwide presence.
> Optimise machinery performance with the assistance of our application design engineers.
> Leverage the knowledge and expertise of our 200 worldwide plants to improve industrial performance.
> Provide local after-sales service at any location worldwide through our customer international support representatives.
Developing your business, increasing your profitability, and improving your competitiveness are your main challenges. As your partner of choice, our mission is to help you achieve your objectives throughout the entire life cycle of your machines.
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