AltaLink Windrise Windy Flats Substation Upgrade
High-voltage substation upgrade including a 400 MVA autotransformer, protection system modernization, and full SCADA integration in Fort Macleod, AB.
Motor Circuit Inspection and Replacement
Project
Completed a full motor circuit inspection and replacement program at an aggregates facility, bringing all circuits to NEC/IEC standards with updated documentation.
- Sector
- Mining & Aggregates
- Date
- 2024
From challenge to
completed project
Defective or undersized motor circuits are an electrical risk, a reliability problem, and, at an aggregates facility, a production problem too. Spark Power ran a facility-wide inspection and replacement program to find and fix every weak circuit. The site now has code-compliant motor infrastructure and documentation its maintenance team can work from.
How we
solved it
- Inspected all motors to identify defective or undersized electrical circuits
- Removed outdated wiring, breakers, and protection devices
- Supplied and installed new, properly rated conductors and protective components
- Conducted full testing for continuity, insulation resistance, and operational performance
- Updated labeling and documentation for all replaced circuits
The metrics
that matter
- All motor circuits brought to NEC/IEC standards. Every circuit inspected, assessed, and upgraded to current electrical code requirements.
- Improved equipment reliability across motor infrastructure. Defective and undersized components replaced before they caused equipment failures or unplanned downtime.
- Electrical risk reduced across the facility. Non-compliant wiring and outdated protection devices removed and replaced throughout the motor circuit program.
- Complete documentation and as-built drawings delivered. Updated labeling, test and commissioning reports, and as-built drawings provided at project handover.
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Conestoga Meats Plant Expansion
Full electrical installation and Marel automation integration for Conestoga Meats’ $50M, 100,000 sq. ft. plant expansion.
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