REFCL
Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiter (REFCL) is a new innovative technology deployed by the Victorian government to mitigate bushfire risk from power lines. Implementation of this new technology brings certain challenges to both the power utilites and HV customer assets.
WHAT CAN WE DO?
REFCL Impact Assessment
Impact of REFCL on customer's HV network
Operational and reliability implications on your facilities
Determination of necessary upgrades to meet impending regulation changes
Protection Setting changes
Option Study
Outlining the risks, reliability and losses for each option
Provide budgetary costs for each option
Recommend a technically feasible solution for the site
HV Network Augmentation
Design and specification of HV upgrades required to comply with proposed regulation changes
Procurement, project management and commissioning services associated with the implementation of HV upgrades required to become REFCL Ready
EXPERIENCE
Middleton Group has successfully provided REFCL readiness solutions for more than 30 HV sites across Victoria:
AKD Softwood – Colac
Barwon Health - Geelong
Bulla – Colac
D&R Henderson
Esso Australia
Fonterra – Dennington
Imerys Minerals – Pittong
Laminex – Ballarat
Melbourne Water – Olinda
Melbourne Water - Silvan
Melbourne Water – Thompson
Olex – Lilydale
Pacific Energy - Blue Rock
Pacific Energy – Cardinia
Sun Pharmaceuticals - Port Fairy
Uni Grain – Ballarat
Wonthaggi Windfarm
WHY CHOOSE US?
Proven experience in determining the impact of REFCL technology on HV connected customers Extensive knowledge of operational and reliability implications of the REFCL technology on industrial plants and connected generators
Strong industrial and infrastructure HV experience, so we understand your operational needs and can advise on how REFCL may impact your core business
Extensive knowledge of the Victorian power distribution network
Thorough understanding of the risk and issues associated with the REFCL program
•We can assist to quantify these impacts and implement the regulated works to ensure you are REFCL ready.
Rajendra Vaidya
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
+61 419 515 345
