Boral Bricks, based in Darra Queensland contracted Protech PAS to design and build a 415V switchboard for the plant 3 upgrade project. The built switchboard has the following characteristics:
Width (metres) 6
Height (metres) 2
Depth (millimetres) 576
No. of Shipping Sections 5
Rated Voltage 415V
Bus Bar Rating 2000 A
Form to Australian Standards Form 3b
Fault Level 50kA for 3 Sec
IP Rating IP54
Air Circuit Breakers Schneider NW Type
Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB) Schneider Compact NSX Type
Metering ION 7650 – Power Meter
Current Transformer for Metering IME Current Transformers
The Boral Switchboard design was conceived in December 2009 and took approximately two months to build and construct. Various tests such as joint resistance tests, secondary injection tests, Insulation resistance tests, functional tests and as well as required statutory tests such as High Voltage Withstand test were conducted to ensure the switchboard conforms to relevant Australian Standards as well as client requirements and company standards. The switchboard was delivered to site in May 2010 and was installed, tested and commissioned by Protech PAS Field Services team as per the client requirements.
