Manor House Horton – New DNO Connection
Aurora were appointed by Manor House Horton to coordinate providing a new DNO connection to an existing site that was part of the grounds. The existing site contained a stone yard, with many items of heavy cutting equipment, as well as a proposed development of new light industrial units and more agricultural buildings. Aurora reviewed […]
Fortress Recycling Electrical Supply & Harmonic Study
Aurora was appointed by Fortress Recycling to assist in providing a new electrical supply & harmonic study, to a proposed recycling plant that was being developed by Fortress, in Leamington Spa and also to interact with the DNO on the Client’s behalf. Aurora reviewed the preliminary information provided by the Client and prepared a detailed […]
Cenin Renewables – Earthing Studies
Earthing Consultant, Aurora was hired by Cenin Renewables to undertook earthing studies for 2 new PV solar farms. One of the PV farms was rated at 6MW, and connected at 33kV to Western Power Distribution, while the smaller solar farm was rated at 3MW and connected at 11kV, also to WPD. As part of these […]
Saga Cruises – Azimuth Drive Due Diligence
Aurora was appointed by Saga Cruises to undertake a Due Diligence study into the proposed use of two 6.5MW azimuth electric propulsion drives, for two new cruise ships, instead of use of conventional diesel engines and a rudder system. Saga was unfamiliar with this technology and had requested that Aurora undertake a detailed analysis of […]
EirGrid – Safety Investigation
Aurora was appointed by EirGrid to undertake a detailed electrical safety investigation into operation and isolation of a 275kV substation and HVDC link, after a safety concern was raised in relation to a planned Energy Management System (EMS) upgrade. Aurora examined the current legal requirement and operating procedures of Northern Ireland Electricity and undertook a series of […]
Windcare – Earthing Studies
Aurora undertook a series of power system earthing studies for Windcare, for several new 11kV wind-turbine substations, in order to meet DNO approval. These studies included calculation of the earth potential rise (EPR), and touch and step voltages along with the tolerable limits for operational personnel. One of the studies proved to be particularly challenging […]
Windcare – P28 Transformer Energisation Study
Aurora was appointed by Windcare to undertake a transformer energisation study for a new wind turbine 11kV connection, to ensure that the voltage sag was within the ENA P28 limits. Aurora was able to perform the study using simple Excel based analysis techniques, instead of having to resort to complex electromagnetic analysis using PSCAD; and […]
JGC – Engineer Placement
JGC Corporation had decided to open a new engineering office in the UK, and Aurora was contacted to provide a Senior Consultant into their office to help facilitate establishment of the office’s electrical engineering capability. Aurora’s engineer provided detailed assistance on developing a range of technical engineering studies using the ETAP software package as well […]
Jacobs / BP Security of Electricity Supply
Aurora had placed a Senior Consultant into Jacobs offices to support them in a range of Oil & Gas projects. One of the larger projects that Aurora supported was development of a conceptual design study and Pre-FEED for a joint venture between BP and IOC for a new acetic acid facility in India. Aurora undertook […]