projects / Clara 38KV Sub-station
Clara 38kV substation is a new substation constructed on a green field site in Clara, Co. Offaly. It was funded by ESB Networks current (2007-2010) € 2.5 billion upgrade of the countries electrical infrastructure.
Kirby Power, a division of Kirby Group, is an ESB Networks approved contractor and have constructed numerous substations under ESBN framework contracts to date.
Kirby Power completed construction of Clara 38kv Substation in October 2007.
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project specifications
Services provided on the project included;
Design & Procurement
Ø Pre-construction design review of control and protection schematics
Ø Procurement of control and protection cabinets
Installation
Ø Project supervisor construction Stage (PSCS)
Ø Erection of station steel
Ø 38kV busbar and screening
Ø 4 Transformers (2x10MVA Power Transformer, 1x 20MVA Booster Transformer and 1x 5MVA interface Transformer)
Ø Circuit Breakers
Ø Current Transformers, Voltage Transformers, Surge Arrestors
Ø Control and Protection cabinets
Ø 220V and 24V battery systems
Ø MV and
Ø Building and compound general services
Commissioning and Testing
Ø Insulation Resistance testing on all MV equipment, MV cabling, CT & VT secondary circuits and on all tripping and protection circuits.
Ø Ducter Testing on 38kV busbar
Ø Full Pre-commissioning in compliance with ESBN pre-commissioning procedures
Ø Commissioner Assistance provided
- Scope: Electrical Installation and Pre-commissioning
- Architects: ESB International
- Consultant: ESB International