Apache Energy – Ocean Legend Platform DCS/SIS Replacement

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Hero Engineering completes Apache Energy Ocean Legend manned platform DCS/SIS replacement. The 2500 physical I/O Siemens PCS7 DCS replaced the original APACS DCS.  The new system comprises Siemens Process Device Manager  (PDM), DBA Tools, Solar Turbines’ unit control integration, bussed MCCs, fluenta flare gas and CALM Buoy serial packages.  The project was completed in 8 months without any platform shutdown and provides remote login support, process history to the Apache corporate PI historian and MES via Babelfish.

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AnaeCo Bioconversion Plant Stage 2

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Hero Engineering awarded electrical, instrumentation, control and safety system detailed design and coding for Stage 2 of the AnaeCo DiCOM AWT Facility in Shenton Park. Stage 2 is the commercialisation of the 55,000 tpa DiCOM process that will provide Energy, recycled material and compost to the Perth market. The plant automation comprises gas analysers and over 150 drives controlled via Profibus DP and Profibus PA for instrumentation.  The plant safety systems design will incorporate the current Australian machinery safety standards and new IEC standards in readiness for the European market.

Tiwest IPS and SCADA works

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Hero Engineering to undertake Safety Systems modifications, SIL validation and commissioning of a Moore Quadlog safety systems.  The project will use the HeroSafe Safety Management System in full compliance to IEC61508/IEC61511 to manage all changes and close-out activities.

Office Purchase for Hero Engineering

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Hero Engineering purchases 500sqm office in Belmont. The building fit-out incorporates modern offices, workshop and training facilities and uses the latest IT infrastructure and security.

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HeroSafe – Functional Safety Management System

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With the increased requirement of operating companies and functional safety service providers to comply with IEC61508, Hero Engineering has developed the HeroSafe Functional Safety Management System (FSM).  HeroSafe covers the functional safety life cycle as documented in IEC61508/61511. The system has been compiled with input from all Hero Engineering FSEngs that have wide industry experience in process and machinery safety.

Puffin FPSO Safety Systems

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Hero Engineering engaged by Aibel to undertake a range of SIL assessments and verifications for the Front Puffin FPSO process SIS and FGS.  The reviews centred on the original design inputs and the DeltaV SIS implementation.  The assessments in addition to complying to IEC 61508/61511 also consider DNV and NORSOK directives for these systems in a marine application.  A range of remediation and validation activities were recommended, approved and  completed.

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Moly Mines Spinifex Ridge

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Hero Engineering completes technical specifications, tender documents and system evalutions for the large scale FF based DCS for Moly Mines Spinifex Ridge.

Rio Tinto Remote Operations Initiative

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Hero Engineering initiates control systems risk assessments for the Rio Tinto Remote Operations Initiative. Scope included control system migration for rail, port, mine, power and utilities and process plants.

Hero Engineering completes Lihir Gold Mill Expansion project

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Hero Engineering completes Lihir Gold Mill Expansion project involving electrical design of LV MCCs and 11kV substation augmentation, PLC coding and integration and commissioning.

Lihir Gold Surface Infrastructure project completed

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Hero Engineering completes Lihir Gold Surface Infrastructure project comprising design, installation supervision and commissioning of 11kV substations and LV services for workshops, warehouses and labs.