Aptus Utilities – CDEGS Earthing Studies
CDEGS Earthing Studies – Aurora were appointed by Aptus Utilities to carry out a series of earthing studies for several different sites, using the CDEGS earthing design software. Aurora’s role for the projects included arranging a soil resistivity survey to be carried out, obtaining the relevant fault information from the DNO, and then modelling the […]
Storengy – Protection Study
Aurora were appointed by Storengy (Stublach), to carry out a protection study, as well as various loadflow and short circuit studies, to facilitate the addition of two, new, 9.4MW gas injection compressors, at an underground gas storage facility. As part of the project scope Aurora undertook a site survey of the existing facility and protection […]
Edward Dewhurst Ltd. – CDEGS Earthing Studies
Aurora were appointed by Edward Dewhurst Ltd. to carry out a series of earthing studies for several different sites, using the CDEGS earthing design software. Aurora’s role for the projects included arranging a soil resistivity survey to be carried out, obtaining the relevant fault information from the DNO, and then modelling the system within CDEGS […]
UCP Choice – Power System Studies
Aurora Power Consulting have recently considered a series of power system studies for UCP Choice, a well-known Independent Connection Provider in the UK. As part of the program Aurora undertook a G5/4 Stage 3 harmonic assessment, a P28 transformer energisation study and a P29 voltage unbalance study for three different projects within the UK. […]
Keith Hill – 33kV, 4.5MW Windfarm
Aurora Power Consulting was contracted by Windcare to undertake a number of power system studies to facilitate a new 4.5MW, 33kV wind farm being constructed at the Keith’s Hill site near Edinburgh. The studies were more onerous than the usual requirements for the DNO, as the 33kV substation was partly operated by National Grid, so […]
Farmwind / Bineri Ltd – P28 Study for Transformer Energisation
Aurora Power Consulting was contracted by Farmwind / Bineri to undertake an urgent P28 study associated with a transformer energisation of a new 1MW wind turbine, in order to demonstrate ENA compliance, P28 standard prior to DNO energisation. Due to the urgent nature of the project, Aurora prioritised the work over other projects, and quickly […]
Prescient Power – G59 Relay Tripping
Aurora were appointed by Prescient Power to investigate a series of protection mal-operation trips on a new 500kW Solar Farm that has recently been installed. The G59 relay appeared to be tripping for no discernible reason, leading to frequent outages and lost revenue for the end customer. Matters were further complicated as the site only […]
Power For Wales – Earthing Studies with CDEGS
Aurora Power Consulting is a CDEGS specialist. As part of an ongoing plan, Power For Wales contacted Aurora to undertake a series of earthing designs and studies for 2 different 1.5MW solar farms in South Wales, as Rhas Fach and Pistyllgwyn. Aurora arranged for specialist subcontractors to attend the site and undertake soil resistivity surveys […]
Windcare – Various Power System Studies
Aurora continue to be appointed by Windcare to undertake regular power system studies on their behalf. This includes studies such as ENA 41-24 earthing studies, G5/4 harmonic studies and P28 transformer energisation. Aurora has now undertaken over a dozen projects for Windcare, and maintain an excellent track record at obtaining DNO approval for energisation and […]