New Co-Generation System
The project involves the design, documentation, and delivery of a new standby generation and co-generation plant to support Crown’s existing Clarke Street Building, which houses administration offices, a fully automated wardrobe for staff, and retail and staff amenities.
New Co-Generation System – Clarke St, Southbank
Client Representative, Design Manager and Project Manager
Project:
Role:
Crown Resorts
EPMC, WSP
Client:
Crown Resorts
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Summary
This initiative utilises waste heat to provide heating hot water and domestic hot water to Crown’s Metropol Hotel. Key works included the installation of two 450 kVA Caterpillar gas-fired generators, complete with high-pressure heat exchangers and pumps, along with new switchboards to connect the generators to the existing infrastructure. A new Master Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipped with UPS and SCADA support was also implemented, alongside the installation of a fault-limiting inductor to manage contributions to Citipower infrastructure.
The project adhered to strict Citipower requirements for harmonic testing and monitoring, followed by the installation of a harmonic filtration system. Additionally, two new plant rooms were constructed: one for the new engines and associated equipment, and another for the switchboard installation to facilitate the interconnection of the generators to the Clarke Street Building. The project faced challenges such as executing cut-overs in a 24/7 operational facility, conducting simulated power failures on-site to test the new system, and negotiating with relevant authorities.
Works Included
Two 450 Kva Caterpillar Gas Fired Generators c/w high pressure heat exchangers and pumps
New Switchboards to serve both the gensets and to allow for the connection of the new plant to the existing Clarke St. building infrastructure
New Master Programmed Logic Controller (PLC) c/w new UPS and SCADA to support it
New Fault Limiting inductor that was required to be installed to limit fault contribution to Citipower infrastructure
Harmonic testing and monitoring to Citipower strict requirements
Subsequent install of Harmonic Filtration System to ensure that Citipower requirements were met on site
Construction of two new plant rooms, one to house the new engines and associated plant and equipment and one to allow
for the installation of a new switchboard to allow for the inter-connection of the gensets to the Clarke St
Challenges
Cut-overs and works taking place in 24 / 7 facility
Simulated power failures on site to test the new system
Negotiation with relevant authorities
