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Project Scope

Partum was engaged to review and analyse the proposed design for a 30MW Power Station at the Albermarle Kemerton Lithium Plant. The proposal was for 18 x 2MW reciprocating gas-engine driven generators. The intent was to operate in parallel with the Western Power network, as a non-export Parallel Power Generation (PPG) facility, in order to supplement the power drawn from the Western Power Network to cap contracted Customer Maximum Demand applied to the three Western Power 22kV supplies.
 
The scope of works included:
 

  • The review and development of the plant power system model using SKM Powertools.
  • Performing load flow and short circuit analysis.
  • Providing a clear understanding of the Western Power requirements for embedded generation.
  • Outlining the approval processes associated with connecting a PPG system to the Western Power network.

Challenges Overcome

  • Inability to parallel three utility supplies.
  • Identifying and evaluating the various operating scenarios.
  • Identifying the applicable technical rules of the network for a generating system of this magnitude.
  • Limited documentation associated with the existing installation.

Solution

  • Development of an SKM Powertools model incorporating network and generation infrastructure.
  • Validating equipment current carrying capacity and short-circuit withstand rating.
  • Outlining recommendations including protection scheme, generator capability in terms of power quality (harmonics, flicker and power factor), interlocking and the necessary network monitoring requirements.

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