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CASE STUDY // ELECTRICALPrecision Automotive Foundry24,000 m² manufacturing plant

11kV Substation & Main Switchgear Modernization

11kV substation and MCC main switchboard replacement
FIELD RECORD // INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL & SWITCHGEAR

Engineering Performance Metrics & Delivery Parameters

Switchgear Rating3,200A 65kA 1s
Cable Terminated1,420 metres
Turnaround Window44 / 48 hrs
Lost Time Injuries0 LTI
FIGURE 1.0 // AS-BUILT SCHEMATICVerified by Lead Discipline Engineer
SCHEMATIC // 11kV SUBSTATION & LV DISTRIBUTIONDWG-E-8841
11kV INCOMING BUSBARVCBTX-01 1500kVA415V 3-PHASE 4-WIRE BUSBAR (3200A)ATS / GEN

The Technical Brief

Replace an obsolete 1994 main low-voltage distribution board and integrate automated bus-tie breaker synchronization with on-site 1,500kVA emergency generator sets.

Site & Operating Constraints

The foundry runs induction melt furnaces that cannot experience uncontrolled cooling. All primary feeder de-energization, cable pulling, termination, and primary injection testing had to conclude within a single 48-hour window without extension.

Execution Methodology & Works Delivered

  • Prefabricated and tested a 3,200A Form 4b Type 2 switchboard at our workshop prior to delivery
  • Deployed 16 certified cable jointers and electrical fitters working dual 12-hour shifts
  • Re-routed 36 runs of 4-core 240mm² XLPE/SWA cables onto newly installed heavy-duty steel ladder racking
  • Performed dielectric insulation, contact resistance, and relay secondary injection calibration tests
  • Witnessed power-up with the local utility distribution authority 4 hours ahead of schedule

Verified Outcome

Full re-energization achieved in 44 hours against the 48-hour limit. Arc-flash boundary ratings lowered to Category 2 across all panels, with zero safety incidents logged.

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Job Summary

Total Duration7 weeks offsite staging, 44 hours live switchover
Downtime Allocation48-hour scheduled national holiday outage