The Tasmanian Chapter invite you to the next Technical Session:
About the Presentation:
Abstract-Trial of hypoxic fire prevention system – David Kruijver
Electricity systems, including lines and substations, are typically designed using an (N-1) philosophy, ie that a single element can be taken out at any time as a result of asset
failure or for maintenance without interrupting supply. This philosophy is readily applied to the major components of the system, however interconnecting components such as control and signal cabling and buildings which house control equipment continue to pose a significant risk. A fire within a substation control building could result in complete loss of control of the main power supply equipment and the subsequent loss of power supply to entire regions of the state.
Transend has evaluated the risk associated with major substation building fires and whilst the likelihood is low, the consequences are completely unacceptable to both Transend and its connected customers.
Several methods were identified and evaluated to reduce fire risk. Conventional fire suppression systems are reactive and inject an agent into a room to put out a fire and are controlled by Australian Standards for both design and maintenance obligations, resulting in high ongoing compliance costs.
Hypoxic (low oxygen) fire systems are preventative in nature by reducing the oxygen within the room to such a point where a flame can not be sustained, therefore it can not spread throughout the building. Hypoxic fire systems are relatively new to Australia generally, and certainly have not been used in electrical substations before.
Transend has undertaken a trial of hypoxic fire systems because of their preventative action and because of their low ongoing compliance costs; however the low oxygen atmosphere does introduce new OH&S risks within the rooms.
Transend has adopted an innovative risk management approach by integrating existing on site access control with the hypoxic fire system to eliminate OH&S risks associated with the hypoxic system.
The presentation will focus on the drivers for, development of and the outcomes of the trial of a hypoxic fire system.
Asset management practices at Copper Mines of Tasmania – Neville Flood
An overview of the operation and asset management practices at Copper Mines of Tasmania, Australia’s oldest continuously operating mine site along with some of the issues and things he has learnt during his 7 ½ years on site.
The asset management journey for Launceston Airport. – Simon Chandler
Launceston Airport (APAL) has been privately owned since 1998 by Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC) who also own Melbourne Airport (APAM). The assets and operations of Launceston Airport are managed autonomously by APAL however we also have the benefit of corporate support from Melbourne. Asset Management has generally been based on CASA and OEM requirements with minimal consideration for the commercial constraints of the business. This presentation will outline the journey we are about to embark on to develop a more contemporary and mature asset management system that aligns with the business strategy.
Transend and a changing Market and Regulatory landscape – An Asset Management challenge – David Ellis
Transend is a state-owned corporation, and owns and operates the electricity transmission system in Tasmania. It also owns and operates a telecommunications business that serves customers in the electricity supply and other industries.
Transend is registered with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) as a participant in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM). Within the national electricity market, AEMO is responsible for managing the security of the national power system and operating the wholesale electricity market. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) is responsible for the regulation of the electricity transmission services in the NEM. Transend must manage its operating and capital expenditure under the close scrutiny of the Australian Energy Regulator.
Transend lodged it last revenue proposal in a pre-GRC world. In the intervening years significant changes have taken place in the energy market and across the Australian economy more broadly. The price of delivered energy throughout Australia has increased significantly. Customers have responded by seeking improved energy efficiency, and embraced distributed generation, resulting in a reduction in energy demand compared to forecast. Transend has as a result critically reviewed its capital investment needs and worked hard to reduce operating costs despite continued increases in our obligations as a transmission network service provider.
At the beginning of June 2014 Transend submitted their 2014-19 revenue proposal to the AER. This paper will describe the challenges faced by Transend and the energy sector as a whole and presents an overview of Transend’s revenue proposal.
Where, When & Registration
Date: Friday 27th June 2014
Time: 11am-3pm
Where: The Grange- 87 High Street, Campbell Town TAS 7210
Cost: $66 non-member; $44 member; $22 student
Registration: Click here to register via Asset Management Council webste
We look forward to seeing you.