Substation projects stand at the forefront of Lyon and Partners’ preferred areas of expertise. Our track record speaks volumes as we’ve spearheaded numerous vital substation projects for esteemed clients including SOC’s, Municipalities, and Private Developers and Manufacturers. Our portfolio spans a diverse spectrum of transformer capacities ranging from 1 MVA to 80 MVA.
Some of our notable projects include the refurbishment of the Eskom Usutu West substation, the construction of a 2 x 50 MVA, 88/22 kV substation for the new Narrow Hot Strip Mill (NHSM) at SCAW Metals, the construction of a 2 x 20 MVA, 88/11kV Sicelo substation for Midvaal Local Municipality and the construction of a new 4 x 40 MVA, 132/11 kV Dan Tloome substation for Rand West City Local Municipality. Lyon and Partners was central to the establishment of the Graceview 4 x 20 MVA, 88/11 kV substation that feeds the Heineken Brewery and surrounding industrial parks in Midvaal Local Municipality.
Within our projects, we address the comprehensive spectrum of substation design requisites, encompassing both Primary and Secondary Plant equipment, earthing systems, lighting installations, lightning protection measures, telemetry solutions, and more. While we ensure an all-encompassing approach to design, we do opt to outsource Civil and Structural designs.
In our pursuit of excellence, we employ cutting-edge tools and software. For earthmat design, we leverage the capabilities of CDEGS Autogrid Pro or SafeGrid, ensuring optimal performance and safety. In the realm of protection calculations, we rely on sophisticated tools like PowaMaster or DigSilent PowerFactory to meticulously compute protection setting gradings, thus ensuring the integrity and reliability of the entire system.
We have demonstrated our expertise in diverse substation configurations, from conventional outdoor AIS to advanced GIS, high-bay, and hybrid approaches, delivering solutions tailored to the specific needs of the client. Moreover, our involvement extends beyond new installations, as we’ve actively participated in Substation Refurbishment Projects. These endeavours demand heightened attention to safety protocols, outage management, comprehensive project programming, planning, and rigorous project management oversight.
At Lyon and Partners, our dedication to excellence, coupled with our broad range of experience and commitment to innovation, ensures the seamless execution of substation projects that meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and safety.