Capability
Global Power has an experienced staff comprising core full time employees, long-term sub-contractors, apprentices and contract consultants.
We have a strong team of work force with specialised experience in installation and testing of Power Transformers, Gas Insulated Substations, switchyard equipment and Power distribution systems.
Global Power specialises in transformer management from delivery to end of life. We can provide coordination of site delivery, full assembly/supervision, partial assembly for storage, oil treatment and filling under vacuum, pre-commissioning, functional/electrical testing and client handover.
We have an extensive reference list of transformer assembly, testing and refurbishment from 5 to 1500MVA and 11 to 500kV for a large number of transformer manufacturers and over 180 transformers installed.
Global Power has up to date experience in site assembly of Gas Insulated Switchgears as per Australian Standards. We can provide coordination of site delivery, full assembly, Cabling, SF6 Gas filling, pre-commissioning, functional/electrical testing and client handover.
Global Power owns all the required equipment for full assembly, Cabling, SF6 Gas filling, pre-commissioning, and functional/electrical testing of GIS. This includes SF6 Gas Handling kit contains SF6 Gas cylinders, SF6 Regulator, SF6 detection device, Gas Reclamation Equipment, Manual handling equipment for gas cylinders, Dew point meter etc.
Global Power procedures for safe handling of SF6 Gas with all required SF6 Gas management forms as per AS2791 (Australian Standard for use and handling of SF6 Gas in high voltage switchgears) successfully utilised in our previous GIS installation projects.
Global Power has Electrical Contractors Licences to undertake related works across Australia. We also hold a current Building Registration Licence.
Global Power holds a variety of insurances including Public Liability, Workers Compensation, Corporate Travel, Construction and Commercial Motor Vehicle Insurance. All relevant policies are available to clients upon request.
Our building registration allows us to construct relay and switch rooms to contain secondary systems, switchgear, transformers and other indoor plant items. Using our highly skilled staff, we can undertake civil works requiring fine tolerances and exact dimensions.
Global Power Services has a 500m2 workshop, in Malaga Western Australia, which provides us with the ability to undertake a range of off-site activities including panel wiring, primary plant pre-assembly, form-work preparation and equipment storage.
Global Power owns its own range of specialist equipment required for efficient operation in the energy industry.
We have our own specialist tools & equipment including:
- Vacuum equipment (numerous pumps ranging from 72 to 1,300m3/hour an capable of 0.5mbar)
- Filtered transfer pumps up to 7,000L/hour
- Oil degassing and filtration plants (2 x 4,500l/hr capacity and 1 x 10,000l/hr). Two units have online moisture measurement devices and all have flow Counters
- Oil pods and Large Transportable Storage Tanks
- Transformer Oil Transferring Pump
- Transformer Dry Air Pumping Machine
- SF6 Handling Unit
- 10 tonne Tadano crane
- 8 tonne crane truck
- Excavator: Kobelco – SK35SR_5
- BobCat:- John Deere
- 2 Tonne Fork Lift
- 9KVA Generator
- 2.5KVA Generator
- Concrete Mixer
- Plate Compactor
- Miscellaneous civil and electrical equipments
We also have a highly regarded suite of electrical test equipment including:
- Doble M4200 HV insulation tester;
- Doble M5200 frequency response analysis (SFRA) unit;
- 2 x 5kV BM11D Insulation Resistance Meter
- 2 x automatic 3-phase turns ratio testers
- 2 x winding resistance bridges
- Digital Micro ohm meters
- Dry bath temperature probe tester
- Fluke Multimeters
- 500V Insulation Resistance Meters
- Humidity Testers
- Paint thickness meter
- Various test equipment
Our experienced staff are fully familiar with the operation of all our equipment and can provide services as part of an overall project or as a standalone testing service for transformers and substation equipment. Our equipment is located across Australia and is able to be transported to remote sites as required.
