Motor Control Centre (MCC)

How our Midstream client improved Motor Control Centre (MCC) reliability and operational efficiency at several compression sites. In addition to Arc flash safety risk reduction (HSE), the sites have reduced unscheduled maintenance and outages.

Our client is a North American Energy provider of natural gas, crude oil and power facilities across North America highlighted with a natural gas pipeline system of 90,000+ kms which transports more than 25% of North American natural gas demand.

Client Challenge

  • HSE Risk / Reducing the number of unplanned site visits and reduction in safety risks while at site are paramount, this is specifically concerning during high production winter months.
  • Aging or Obsolescent Motor Control Centre (MCC) Equipment is common in most remote Compressor field locations, additional maintenance and attention is required. OPEX is impacted.
  • Obsolete Electrical Equipment components will typically experience problems with Finger Clusters faults, Ground Fault trips, wire and cabling issues and many other unexpected faults.

Team

  • Area Manager
  • Regional Manager
  • Regional PM
  • Electrical SME
  • Controls SME
  • Operations
  • Regional (E&I) Specialist
  • Site Technicians (E&I)
  • Area Manager
  • Regional Manager
  • Regional PM
  • Electrical SME
  • Controls SME
  • Operations
  • Regional (E&I) Specialist
  • Site Technicians

BASE CONCEPTS HAS AN EYE ON THE BIG PICTURE, WE COLLABORATE WITH OUR PARTNERS TO EXECUTE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TURNKEY TO OUR CLIENT’S GREATER SATISFACTION. WE DO WHAT WE SAY AND SAY WHAT WE DO.

Client Solution

  • Complete overall system facility audit including cabling health, grounding calculations and peripheral equipment.
  • Ensure design parameters are identified including latest codes for Motor Control Centres (MCC).
  • Supplied planning, engineering, drafting, and commissioning documentation to facilitate the facility modernization.
  • Design new engineered Motor Control Centre (MCC) system based off facility audit and findings that includes (but not limited to) the following considerations: operability, maintenance, environmental impact, life cycle costs and future opportunity for remote diagnostics.

Client Benefits

  • Most wiring and motors in the field can be re-used if modernization is completed before failure (95 – 97% of the time, only the MCC needs replacement).
  • Sustained system reliability decreases call outs and reduces outage time improving profitability.
  • Decrease in operational life cycle costs with energy efficient equipment.
  • Continued protection of existing equipment and personnel.

SYSTEM UPTIME INCREASED TO 99.9%

HSE

ELIMINATED CALL OUTS FOR OPERATIONAL STAFF DUE TO CONTROL SYSTEM ISSUES

INCREASED WORKFORCE EFFICIENCY

SYSTEM UPTIME INCREASED TO 99.9%

ELIMINATED CALL OUTS FOR OPERATIONAL STAFF DUE TO CONTROL SYSTEM ISSUES

INCREASED WORKFORCE EFFICIENCY

Additional Obsolescence Solutions

  • Switch Gear
  • Power Factor Correction
  • Auxiliary Power Units
  • PLC Controls
  • Safety and Fire/Gas Protection
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Switch Gear
  • Power Factor Correction
  • Auxiliary Power Units
  • PLC Controls
  • Safety and Fire/Gas Protection
  • Regulatory Compliance

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