Project

Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS)

Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) provide increased presence and armed sea-borne surveillance throughout Canada’s waters, support Canadian Armed Forces sovereignty operations, and participate in a wide variety of international operations.

Location

Atlantic Canada

Industry

Energy

Client

Siemens

Challenge

Electrical Safety Reviews and Studies

Performed Electrical Reviews and Electrical Safety Studies for low voltage switchboards and controls.

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Outcome

Power Studies for 440V Low Voltage System and Ship's Power System

Performed all power studies on the 440V low voltage system (~200 buses), fed from 2.5MVA transformers, utility shore power, and emergency generator. The ships power system consists of two 6.6 kV switchboards powered by four identical 6.6 kV diesel generator sets each rated at 3.670 MVA. Designed to highest military standards and specifications.

Result

440V

Low voltage system.

Two 6.6 kV

Switchboards.

2.5MVA

Transformers.