Projects
Pump Station - Hamilton City Council
The raw water pump station for Hamilton City's Water Treatment Plant was recently upgraded. This project required a new switchboard to replace the existing switchboard, complete with four 200kW motors all of which were VSD controlled. The upgrade was recently completed in a staged manner with minimal disruption to the process...
Pump Station - Hamilton City Council
The raw water pump station for Hamilton City's Water Treatment Plant was recently upgraded. This project required a new switchboard to replace the existing switchboard, complete with four 200kW motors all of which were VSD controlled. The upgrade was recently completed in a staged manner with minimal disruption to the process.
Papakura Military Camp Expansion Project
The NZ Army’s Papakura Military Camp (PMC) is currently undergoing expansion with the construction of a range of new facilities to support growth and modernisation of the base. In 2017 Neo Consulting (nee Ergo Control Systems) was engaged by Defence Estate and Infrastructure (DEI) to investigate upgrading the electrical infrastructure to support this expansion. This involved assessing the capacity and condition of the existing infrastructure, exploring options for future upgrades, and estimating time and costs for these future works. This investigation was begun in April 2017 and concluded by July 2017. Detailed design commenced in September 2017, but due to rescheduled funding this was put on hold. Design was resumed by Neo in April 2018 and is ongoing.
Papakura Military Camp Expansion Project
The NZ Army’s Papakura Military Camp (PMC) is currently undergoing expansion with the construction of a range of new facilities to support growth and modernisation of the base. In 2017 Neo Consulting (nee Ergo Control Systems) was engaged by Defence Estate and Infrastructure (DEI) to investigate upgrading the electrical infrastructure to support this expansion. This involved assessing the capacity and condition of the existing infrastructure, exploring options for future upgrades, and estimating time and costs for these future works. This investigation was begun in April 2017 and concluded by July 2017. Detailed design commenced in September 2017, but due to rescheduled funding this was put on hold. Design was resumed by Neo in April 2018 and is ongoing.
Whenuapai Hangar 1, 2 & 4 replacement
In 2017 Neo Consulting (nee Ergo Control Systems) undertook a review of the power supply and distribution switchboards for the Whenuapai Hangars 1, 2 and 4. These switchboards have been in service for an estimated 50-60 years and have far exceeded their expected lifespan. The purpose of this investigation was to review the current condition of the electrical switchgear and its compliance to the latest NZ standards. The switchrooms and switchboards were in poor condition requiring significant updating. Consideration was made for limiting any disturbance to the existing cables. In particular careful attention was given to the MIMS cables which have specialist requirements and aren’t readily available in New Zealand. The proposed method for changeover offered a controlled migration of loads from the existing to the new switchboard, thereby minimising the downtime of effected equipment.
Whenuapai Hangar 1, 2 & 4 replacement
In 2017 Neo Consulting (nee Ergo Control Systems) undertook a review of the power supply and distribution switchboards for the Whenuapai Hangars 1, 2 and 4. These switchboards have been in service for an estimated 50-60 years and have far exceeded their expected lifespan. The purpose of this investigation was to review the current condition of the electrical switchgear and its compliance to the latest NZ standards. The switchrooms and switchboards were in poor condition requiring significant updating. Consideration was made for limiting any disturbance to the existing cables. In particular careful attention was given to the MIMS cables which have specialist requirements and aren’t readily available in New Zealand. The proposed method for changeover offered a controlled migration of loads from the existing to the new switchboard, thereby minimising the downtime of effected equipment.
Great Barrier Island field station with off grid power
In 2016, Neo Consulting (nee Ergo Control Systems) undertook a project to replace the diesel generators at the field station situated on Great Barrier Island. The Island couldn’t supply reticulated power, which meant these generators needed to operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week. When reviewing site operations, a full life-cycle cost analysis was performed. The outcome was to replace the direct generator with a hybrid system, to incorporate renewable energy in a sustainable way. The field station was only occupied by a caretaker for 70% of the year and the hybrid solar system enabled significant cost savings on diesel consumption and maintenance. When completed, the system included a 10kw solar system with 48 hours battery storage capacity. Supplying renewable energy to this site was crucial. To ensure the system could handle extended periods of consumption, two duty/stand-by 30kVA diesel generators were installed.
Great Barrier Island field station with off grid power
In 2016, Neo Consulting (nee Ergo Control Systems) undertook a project to replace the diesel generators at the field station situated on Great Barrier Island. The Island couldn’t supply reticulated power, which meant these generators needed to operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week. When reviewing site operations, a full life-cycle cost analysis was performed. The outcome was to replace the direct generator with a hybrid system, to incorporate renewable energy in a sustainable way. The field station was only occupied by a caretaker for 70% of the year and the hybrid solar system enabled significant cost savings on diesel consumption and maintenance. When completed, the system included a 10kw solar system with 48 hours battery storage capacity. Supplying renewable energy to this site was crucial. To ensure the system could handle extended periods of consumption, two duty/stand-by 30kVA diesel generators were installed.
Whenuapai Air Base Power Reticulation Upgrade
Neo Consulting (nee Ergo Control Systems) was engaged by the Defence Estate and Infrastructure (DEI) to provide an assessment of their aging power distribution around Whenuapai Air Base in October 2016, with the intention of replacing several field service boxes. During the assessment phase Neo identified significant risks with old gear and cabling, which led to the project being expanded to include the upgrading of switchgear at substations 1 and 3. Construction work at substations 1 and 3 will continue through to late 2018. The new SATCOM facility at Whenuapai Air Base required power. The SATCOM facility is supplied from new substation 12. Neo worked with a project team from NZDF through each phase: detailed design, tendering, construction and installation of substation 12. Constructed on the SATCOM facility was completed in July 2018.
Whenuapai Air Base Power Reticulation Upgrade
Neo Consulting (nee Ergo Control Systems) was engaged by the Defence Estate and Infrastructure (DEI) to provide an assessment of their aging power distribution around Whenuapai Air Base in October 2016, with the intention of replacing several field service boxes. During the assessment phase Neo identified significant risks with old gear and cabling, which led to the project being expanded to include the upgrading of switchgear at substations 1 and 3. Construction work at substations 1 and 3 will continue through to late 2018. The new SATCOM facility at Whenuapai Air Base required power. The SATCOM facility is supplied from new substation 12. Neo worked with a project team from NZDF through each phase: detailed design, tendering, construction and installation of substation 12. Constructed on the SATCOM facility was completed in July 2018.
