Location: Melbourne VIC
Division: Energy
End User: Department of Defence
Client: Department of Defence
Project manager: Addam Wells
Year completed: 2015
Description:
Fuel installation upgrade works (NAT-0466) for the Defence Science and Technology Organisation
OPEC scope:
OPEC was engaged to design, supply, install and commission the upgrade works comprising of civil works, structural works, mechanical installations, electrical control systems, lightning protection infrastructure and earthing systems.
Challenges/solutions:
Geotechnical report indicated changed ground conditions to tender specifications. OPEC redesigned the structures with increased footings.
Non-compliant lightning protection found on site. OPEC replaced existing non-compliant systems with new compliant infrastructure. Changed functionality requirements of control systems. OPEC re-designed the PLC protocols to meet client requirement and code compliance.
Innovations:
Innovative design of the lighting to reduce civil construction. Redesign of the platform system to allow access of all 9 tanks from one access location for maintenance and inspection dipping.
