S&T Consultancy
Expression of Interest
ENEE14007 Electrical Machines and Drives Applications
S0258080 Samuel Mulhern
S0271657 Teri Smith
04/04/2017S&T Consultancy ENEE14007 04/04.2017
Table of Contents
Scope of Work 2
Purpose Statement 2
Existing Body of Knowledge: 2
Requirements: 2
Constraints: 3
Key Assumptions: 3
Capability Statement: 3
Sam Mulhern: 3
Teri Smith 4
Deliverables 4
Exclusions 4
Submissions for Debriefing Meeting 5
Quote/Budget 6
Proposed Budget 6
Gantt Chart 7
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) 7
Works Cited 9
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1. Scope of Work
1.1. Purpose Statement
S&T Consultancy will provide the design and specifications for a pontoon pump system that
will be implemented in CQUCoal Surface Operations’ open-cut coal mine. This pontoon
pump will be operated using an electric motor coupled to a portable pump starter and will
meet all requirements as defined by CQUCoal.
1.2. Existing Body of Knowledge:
The use of pontoon pumps is spread across multiple industries due to their adaptability and
usefulness in different applications, with particular use in agriculture and mining. In the
mining industry, dewatering of both open pit and underground mines is essential and leads
to benefits including: reduced downtime as a result of flooding, more efficient dry blasting
conditions, lower haulage costs as the weight of the excavated material will be less,
increased stability in open pit slope angles (Groundwaterng Engineering, 2013)(Mandzic,
1992).
The basic features of a pontoon pump include a floating structure, to which a semi or full
submersible pump, protection and control system are mounted (Rainbow Power Company
Ltd, 2017). The pump control system utilises a motor starter to ensure that motor is not
overloaded or underloaded during operation, and in particular, during start up.
One method of motor starting utilises silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCR) in a configuration
such that they are able to be controlled to limit the output voltage to the motor. Limiting the
voltage in turn limits the generated torque of the motor and the current drawn by the
system (Rockwell Automation, 2014).
An alternative method of motor control is through the use of a variable frequency drive
(VFD). Rather than controlling the motor speed by changing the applied voltage, a VFD
controls the speed of the motor by simulating an AC signal using pulse width modulation
(PWM). The 3-phase input signal is converted to a DC voltage. A control circuit is used to
switch transistors (general IGBT type) connected to the motor phases on and off at a
variable rate in such a way that the square wave output is equivalent to an AC sinusoidal
wave of a specific maximum amplitude and frequency (Hartman, 2014).
1.3. Requirements:
The project will adhere to the following requirements as specified by CQUCoal
- Design a portable pump starter and drive system
- Couple system to a suitable electric motor and provide specifications
- Drive a pontoon pump installed at the CQUCoal Surface Operation
- Adhere to all relevant Australian Standards, in particular AS:4871
- Meet hardware requirements outlined in Tender Document
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1.4. Constraints:
This project will have limitations which will include
- Finish this project by scheduled time of business 2 June 2017
- The availability of resources with only two team members
- Following all relevant Australian Standards
1.5. Key Assumptions:
For this project, a number of key assumptions will be made:
- CQUCoal does not have a preferred component stockist, thus, will be capable of
buying the exact components specified in the final project technical report
- All specifications presented in CQUCoal Tender Document are taken to be correct
and up to date
- All components of the final system will be selected to ensure that they operate
continuously up to the safety factor as specified in the relevant Australian Standard.
If the standard does not specify a safety factor, an assumed safety factor of 1.25 will
be utilised.
2. Capability Statement:
An efficient pump setup can save companies hundreds of dollars in running costs and
maintenance over the course of a year, allowing companies to invest and expand further
into new areas. For example, if a site is using Ergon’s “Large Demand Tariff”, savings
upwards of $450 per pump can be made for every 5% increase in efficiency (Ergon Energy,
2017). Designing and planning electrical mechanical systems is our speciality and we will
collaborate with you to make sure all of your requirements can be met within a set time
frame.
2.1. Sam Mulhern:
Sam has a background in both mechanical draftsmanship and electrical design. Through
work as a draftsman for Expert Laser Solution and Real Time Instruments, Sam has a
combined total of over 8 years firsthand experience in designing and working on custom
projects to meet the needs of clients. This has included providing both 2D and 3D CAD
drawings and precision cut components. Furthermore, Sam has worked on numerous
electrical projects while also at Real Time Instruments, such as designing a handheld
density scale and work on a conveyor belt belt weighing system.
Contact Details:
Mobile: 0417782381
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Email: [email protected]
2.2. Teri Smith
Teri has experience in both business and electrical engineering. Through work experience
at Ergon Energy in her the final years of high school, as well as workshops with The
Engineering Link Group through Thiess. Teri has a combined experience in business over 5
years with working in sales and also at accounting firm. This is included dealing and
helping with clients needs. Teri was awarded the Women in Engineering Scholarship.
Contact Details:
Mobile: 0407311937
Email: [email protected]
3. Deliverables
Through the course of this project, the following deliverables will be outputted to CQUCoal:
- Documented response for proposed Scope of Work
- Block diagram of overall system
- Complete set of electrical drawings, including:
- Single line diagram
- Incoming and outgoing schematics for the pump starter PS01
- Control Schematics for PS01
- Complete set of mechanical General Assembly (GA) drawings including finalised Bill
of Materials (BOM)
- Written justification of the selected components supported by calculations and
weighted evaluation of alternative components researched
- User manual for complete system
- Provision of all relevant data sheets for components incorporated within design
- Overall project technical report
4. Exclusions
This project will not include the following:
- The design prototype will not physically prototyped
- Implementation of the design will not be included in the final report.
- Only the requested section with be included, therefore no more than using an
electric motor coupled to a portable pump starter
- Supply substation has earth leakage protection installed
- Does not need additional earth leakage device
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- PLC will not be use
5. Submissions for Debriefing Meeting
As per the project outline presented by CQUCoal, a debriefing meeting will be held between
01/05/2017 and 05/05/2017. This meeting will be used to discuss the progress S&T
Consultancy have made on the overall project. At this meeting, the following completed
items will be presented to a CQUCoal representative:
- Block diagram to give a system overview
- Calculations showing the minimum requirements for the machines and control
system that will be utilised
- The methods of protection that will be utilised and the ways in which they will be
implemented
- The selected components that will be utilised in the final design and justification for
their choice (based upon calculations and weighted evaluation)
- Electrical Schematics
- Single line diagram
- Incoming and outgoing pump starter schematics
- Progress on control schematic
For further details, please refer to Gantt Chart Item 7
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6. Quote/Budget
Table 1. Proposed Budget
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7. Gantt Chart
Table 2. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
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8. Works Cited
Ergon Energy, 2017. Large business tariffs. [Online] Available at:
https://www.ergon.com.au/retail/business/tariffs-and-prices/large-business-tariffs [Accessed
30 March 2017].
Groundwatering Engineering, 2013. Mine Dewatering, Horbury: Groundwater Engineering
Limited.
Hartman, C., 2014. What is a Variable Frequency Drive?. [Online] Available at:
http://www.vfds.com/blog/what-is-a-vfd [Accessed 28 March 2017].
Mandzic, H., 1992. Mine water risk in open pit slope stability. Mine Water and The
Environment, 11(4), pp. 35-42.
Rainbow Power Company Ltd, 2017. Floating Pumps. [Online] Available at:
http://www.rpc.com.au/solar-systems/solar-pump-systems/floating-pumps.html [Accessed
27 March 2017].
Rockwell Automation, 2014. When to use a Soft Starter or an AC Variable Frequency Drive,
Milwaukee: Rockwell Automation, Inc..
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