SERVICES

Cell Engineering is an industry leader in HV & LV reticulation design and planning, playing a crucial role in ensuring efficient power for your networks.

Our comprehensive approach encompasses the following main items:

• Feasibility / Pre-feasibility studies to identify the optimum solution.  Often including concept designs, capital cost estimates and multiple scenario modelling.
• Designing with the latest industry software and standards
• Implementing the required solution with detailed scope of work, Bill of materials and schedule documentation.
• Managing electrical power distribution via our project manager where required.

Our reticulation design and planning services include the following:

1. Power Requirements Assessment (Power Study and modelling such as PTW, ETAP, PowerCAD): We assess your power needs, considering load capacity, future expansion plans, and specific industry requirements.
2. Capture survey data for the planned route and contours (this can often be provided by the Clients own surveyors).
3. Power Line Layout Mapping: Our team carefully maps out the layout and configuration of power lines, considering factors like cable routing, heritage sites, clearance zones, voltage drop, and safety regulations.
4. Power Line modelling (typically with Neara software through PLS-Cadd can also be used).  Modelling allows us to determine key OHL performance characteristics such as:
   1. OHL Tension / Sag
   2. Conductor ratings
   3. Pole loading and sink depths
   4. Stays required and design
   5. Chainage Lengths
   6. Pole configurations
5. For Underground HV cable designs, we will use a combination of specialist software packages including an Electrotechnical design suite.  The software allows accurate heating forecasts, configuration and ampacity limitations, screen fault current ratings and de-ratings considered for the area installed.
6. Transformer and Switchgear Selection: Our experts select the appropriate transformers and switchgear, considering voltage levels, load requirements, and safety considerations.
7. Earth grid designs, modelling and step/touch considerations.
8. Lightning protection assessment and protection system designs.
9. Detailed Design Scopes of Work: We develop a detailed scope of work (SOW) documents, including equipment analysis, component specifications, and a well-structured layout for the installer to reference and be guided by.
10. Project Management: We oversee the entire project, ensuring timely completion, adherence to budget constraints, and adherence to stringent quality standards, and scope documents.
11. Commissioning FAT and SAT: We conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) to verify the correct functioning and safety of the reticulation system.

HV & LV reticulation design and planning demand expert knowledge and experience to ensure efficient, reliable, and safe power distribution. With Cell Engineering as your trusted partner, you can rest assured that your project will benefit from our extensive expertise and commitment to excellence. Contact us today to discuss your power distribution requirements and experience the difference of working with a leading electrical engineering firm.