Services > Agencies Home > Specialised Services > Martechnic BESST has brought to the Australian local companies products from International markets which are serving niche applications and highly specialized areas in the field of engineering. One such product is Martechnic® - since 1997 Martechnic® provides engineers and users products and solutions regarding the oil quality management of lubricant- and hydraulic oil such as marine distillate and marine residual fuels. Their analysis equipment is easy to handle and precise in measurement of its specific oil parameters. Products Testing Test Case Sampling Sensors Clean Martechnic - what we offer? Fuel, lube and hydraulic oils are crucial fluids for almost every application of the engine system. Within the framework of oil quality management Martechnic® designs and develops products, which enable engineers and users to assess the oil condition quickly and easily on-site. In particular, it is important to determine such oil parameters as water content, viscosity, density and alkalinity reserve in order to ensure smooth and efficient operation of engines, to reduce costs, to save precious resources and to protect the environment. ​ Portable test devices allow on-site trend monitoring and direct evaluation of test results. The test equipment is not aimed to substitute external laboratory analyses, but in addition it enables operators to independently and accurately check essential oil properties to receive an instant confirmation of the oil quality. ​ In this regard, Martechnic®’s appropriate sampling equipment in compliance with MARPOL Annex VI helps to draw representative oil samples in an environmentally friendly way in order to obtain precise test results. ​ Continuous real-time assessment of the critical oil parameters by means of advanced sensor technology provides possibility for effective decision-making and improved maintenance practices depending on the actual condition of the oil. ​ An excellent location of the company in Hamburg - one of the largest ports in the world – and near the airport offered important logistic advantages to successful worldwide business since 1997. In this respect Martechnic® is able to make direct deliveries on board and to provide airfreight transportation services quickly and safely. ​ Martechnic® is committed to complying with customer requirements efficiently and reliably.

Services > Home > Specialised Services > EEHA EEHA BESST has developed a team of engineers and electricians who are proficient in EEHA design and consultation. Hazardous Area engineering and hazardous area electrical design and consultation is part of the foundation of BESST. We are industry leaders in this field. Our expertise in hazardous area is backed up by 20 years of successful outcomes for our clients working within this high risk industry. The requirements for the selection of electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas must comply with AS/NZS 2381.1 or AS/NZS 61241.14 The installation of electrical equipment in hazardous areas must comply with AS/NZS 2381.1 or AS/NZS 61241.14. Australian / New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4761 specifies the competencies required for work associated with electrical equipment for hazardous areas. EEHA - What we offer? BESST Engineering has nationally recognised competencies that also meet the requirements of this standard, for classifying hazardous areas and designing electrical systems for hazardous areas, including: ​ Hazardous area classification procedures and techniques Gas / vapour installations and combustible dusts Documentation of the classification Protection techniques Electrical equipment selection Earthing and equipotential bonding requirements Ex i entity calculations Ex e motor protection Cable de-rating requirements Maximum dissipated power calculations General design principles The competencies are not applicable to underground coal mining applications.

Home > Projects > Diesel Power Station Extension, Gove NT Off-site sub-contract services provided by BESST included: Detailed design of each generator control panel and local distribution board, including: Interfacing to the existing station control system and the station 6.6kV switchgear Preparation of the generator control philosophy requirementsSelection of the Siemens protection relays and Stemar protection CTs to suit the client Preparation of the cable schedules and interconnection diagrams, both for the refinery and EPSA Design of the cable routing inside the generator canopies Design of the modifications required to the proprietary Caterpillar items to suit the customer requirements Design of the generator control systems for synchronization and load sharing using Woodward controllers Preparation of electrical schematics and specifications for tender enquiries for the manufacture of the generator control panels distribution boards Supervision of the manufacture, factory acceptance testing and installation of the generator control panels and local Supervision of the canopy cable installation and testing Responding to client questions and requirements, attendance at client co-ordination meetings Attendance at the client acceptance inspections

Home > Projects > West Kimberley Power Project, WA On-site sub-contract services provided by BESST included: Electrical support and back-up services Assisted proving the capacity of each station, adjusted for ambient temperature and parasitic loads Assisted heat rate testing Selection and hire of electrical test equipment Preparation of test data for processing and reporting Assisted third party measurement of station noise levels, adjusted for background noise Planning and sourcing 9 MW of load banks for load proving of Broome Power Station ​ These services were for all five stations.

Arc Flash Analysis Services > An arc flash analysis is important for electrical safety on site In Australia, no specific Australian standard exists for arc flash calculations. IEEE 1584 is used to establish the incident energy and arc flash boundary for electrical equipment installed. PPE categories will be selected from the calculated incident energy using the Arc Protection PPE matrix, NFPA 70E 2009 Table 130.7(C)(10) Protective Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Table 130.7(C)(11) Protective Clothing Characteristics, or as nominated by the client. For Coal Mines Arc Flash studies have become a requirement of AS3007 since 2013. Home > Specialised Services > Arc Flash Analysis Arc Flash Analysis - What we offer? An arc flash analysis is conducted in five (5) steps: Short circuit study Determination of protection settings Arc flash analysis Optimization Report

Services > Agencies Home > Specialised Services > Martechnic BESST has brought to the Australian local companies products from International markets which are serving niche applications and highly specialized areas in the field of engineering. One such product is Martechnic® - since 1997 Martechnic® provides engineers and users products and solutions regarding the oil quality management of lubricant- and hydraulic oil such as marine distillate and marine residual fuels. Their analysis equipment is easy to handle and precise in measurement of its specific oil parameters. Products Testing Test Case Sampling Sensors Clean Martechnic - what we offer? Fuel, lube and hydraulic oils are crucial fluids for almost every application of the engine system. Within the framework of oil quality management Martechnic® designs and develops products, which enable engineers and users to assess the oil condition quickly and easily on-site. In particular, it is important to determine such oil parameters as water content, viscosity, density and alkalinity reserve in order to ensure smooth and efficient operation of engines, to reduce costs, to save precious resources and to protect the environment. ​ Portable test devices allow on-site trend monitoring and direct evaluation of test results. The test equipment is not aimed to substitute external laboratory analyses, but in addition it enables operators to independently and accurately check essential oil properties to receive an instant confirmation of the oil quality. ​ In this regard, Martechnic®’s appropriate sampling equipment in compliance with MARPOL Annex VI helps to draw representative oil samples in an environmentally friendly way in order to obtain precise test results. ​ Continuous real-time assessment of the critical oil parameters by means of advanced sensor technology provides possibility for effective decision-making and improved maintenance practices depending on the actual condition of the oil. ​ An excellent location of the company in Hamburg - one of the largest ports in the world – and near the airport offered important logistic advantages to successful worldwide business since 1997. In this respect Martechnic® is able to make direct deliveries on board and to provide airfreight transportation services quickly and safely. ​ Martechnic® is committed to complying with customer requirements efficiently and reliably.

Solutions > Services > BESST Engineering Services provides a broad selection of services designed to extend the economical life of transformers. BESST Transformer design & sizing can give you years of trouble-free and beneficial transformer operation. Home > Specialised Services > Transformer Sizing Transformer sizing - What we offer? Our range of services includes: Electrical load surveys and plans to assist in economical power usage Protection system analyses including grading of protection systems Detailed inspection of transformers, switchboards, busbars, cable terminations, etc to identify potential and actual problem areas Power factor and harmonic surveys Detailed engineering reports System management recommendations Detailed proposals and costings for comprehensive maintenance plans Implementation

Commissioning Services > Home > Specialised Services > Commissioning BESST’s start-up team consists of experienced and knowledgeable professionals, cross-trained to manage numerous power plant start-up and commissioning services. All BESST start-up team members possess extensive field experience in the start-up and commissioning of power generation facilities. They are highly trained in their particular field of expertise. Typically, our start-up team consists of a start-up manager, lead engineers, engineers, turnover coordinator, scheduler, craft labor and technical field advisors. Commissioning Services - what we offer? Because without our commissioning management, your project could be at risk. Quite simply, BESST is the vital ingredient that binds together design, construction and operation through a collaborative approach. BESST’s proven experience in start-up and commissioning worldwide will deliver your facility on schedule and within budget using the highest industry standards. Our technical support structure makes us unique in offering power plant start-up and commissioning services on a variety of technologies in various challenging locations throughout the world. ​ Think of us this way: we manage the gap between client expectations, design intent and the finished product. We don’t just tick boxes - we think outside the square. BESST have established dedicated commissioning engineering staff servicing Australia & New Zealand. We offer specialised independent commissioning services including: ​ Reviewing contractor method documentation Creating commissioning plans and schedules Facilitating meetings and workshops Functional testing Reviewing operational performance ​ During start-up and commissioning, BESST’s start-up team will develop the commissioning plan using proven processes and procedures, which will include the following: ​ Develop a start-up schedule Review the project safety plan Compile technical data Perform operability and commissioning review Develop systems start-up boundaries Develop test standards Implement commissioning procedures Develop system turnover packages Walk down and develop system punch lists Systems verifications Compile technical data Provide for initial operations ​ BESST offers start-up and commissioning services on a worldwide basis on various technologies such as: Simple and Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Facilities Coal Fired Facilities Wind Solar CHP Biomass Geothermal

Services > Agencies Home > Specialised Services > Martechnic BESST has brought to the Australian local companies products from International markets which are serving niche applications and highly specialized areas in the field of engineering. One such product is Martechnic® - since 1997 Martechnic® provides engineers and users products and solutions regarding the oil quality management of lubricant- and hydraulic oil such as marine distillate and marine residual fuels. Their analysis equipment is easy to handle and precise in measurement of its specific oil parameters. Products Testing Test Case Sampling Sensors Clean Martechnic - what we offer? Fuel, lube and hydraulic oils are crucial fluids for almost every application of the engine system. Within the framework of oil quality management Martechnic® designs and develops products, which enable engineers and users to assess the oil condition quickly and easily on-site. In particular, it is important to determine such oil parameters as water content, viscosity, density and alkalinity reserve in order to ensure smooth and efficient operation of engines, to reduce costs, to save precious resources and to protect the environment. ​ Portable test devices allow on-site trend monitoring and direct evaluation of test results. The test equipment is not aimed to substitute external laboratory analyses, but in addition it enables operators to independently and accurately check essential oil properties to receive an instant confirmation of the oil quality. ​ In this regard, Martechnic®’s appropriate sampling equipment in compliance with MARPOL Annex VI helps to draw representative oil samples in an environmentally friendly way in order to obtain precise test results. ​ Continuous real-time assessment of the critical oil parameters by means of advanced sensor technology provides possibility for effective decision-making and improved maintenance practices depending on the actual condition of the oil. ​ An excellent location of the company in Hamburg - one of the largest ports in the world – and near the airport offered important logistic advantages to successful worldwide business since 1997. In this respect Martechnic® is able to make direct deliveries on board and to provide airfreight transportation services quickly and safely. ​ Martechnic® is committed to complying with customer requirements efficiently and reliably.

Services > Agencies Home > Specialised Services > Martechnic BESST has brought to the Australian local companies products from International markets which are serving niche applications and highly specialized areas in the field of engineering. One such product is Martechnic® - since 1997 Martechnic® provides engineers and users products and solutions regarding the oil quality management of lubricant- and hydraulic oil such as marine distillate and marine residual fuels. Their analysis equipment is easy to handle and precise in measurement of its specific oil parameters. Products Testing Test Case Sampling Sensors Clean Martechnic - what we offer? Fuel, lube and hydraulic oils are crucial fluids for almost every application of the engine system. Within the framework of oil quality management Martechnic® designs and develops products, which enable engineers and users to assess the oil condition quickly and easily on-site. In particular, it is important to determine such oil parameters as water content, viscosity, density and alkalinity reserve in order to ensure smooth and efficient operation of engines, to reduce costs, to save precious resources and to protect the environment. ​ Portable test devices allow on-site trend monitoring and direct evaluation of test results. The test equipment is not aimed to substitute external laboratory analyses, but in addition it enables operators to independently and accurately check essential oil properties to receive an instant confirmation of the oil quality. ​ In this regard, Martechnic®’s appropriate sampling equipment in compliance with MARPOL Annex VI helps to draw representative oil samples in an environmentally friendly way in order to obtain precise test results. ​ Continuous real-time assessment of the critical oil parameters by means of advanced sensor technology provides possibility for effective decision-making and improved maintenance practices depending on the actual condition of the oil. ​ An excellent location of the company in Hamburg - one of the largest ports in the world – and near the airport offered important logistic advantages to successful worldwide business since 1997. In this respect Martechnic® is able to make direct deliveries on board and to provide airfreight transportation services quickly and safely. ​ Martechnic® is committed to complying with customer requirements efficiently and reliably.

Why BESST Engineering ? The business model is for BESST to work collaboratively with our customers, to support them in achieving their goals. Support is offered in a flexible format to suit the needs of the customer, according to the type of assignment and to the different needs during the life cycle of a project. ​ ​ We offer services in the following categories: RPEQ Type B Design EEHA Design Power Cable Sizing Calculations Arch Flash Analysis Transformer Sizing Network Design Power System Design Grid Connection Application Specialised Engineering Services Batterham’s Electrical Switchboard Services and Trading (BESST) at Brisbane, has provided planning, engineering and commissioning services for multiple substation, transmission and distribution projects. Our experienced electrical engineering consultants do not implement a one-size-fits-all solution to your complex energy needs. Your concerns are our concerns. Out team will sit with you to explore all the needs and concerns to customize an engineering design solution that works for you, not only now but in the future as well. ​We offer electrical design and drafting, control systems design and drafting, acceptance testing and commissioning for: System Planning Transmission and Distribution Substations Construction and Inspection On-Site Engineering Services Off-Site Engineering Services ​ Some of our engineered projects include: ​ QCLNG Curtis Island, Queensland PNG LNG, Port Moresby & Hides Gas Field, PNG Ranger Brine Concentrator, ERA, NT Condamine Power Station, Queensland EDL West Kimberly Power Project, WA Maitland LNG Plant, Western Australia Diesel Power Station Extension, Gove, NT Andoom Power Station, WEIPA, QLD Capral Aluminium Factory, Queensland Overseas Projects: MV/LV Switchgear Factory, UAE Abu Dhabi Sewerage Projects Committee Tarim Water Supply, Yemen ​ ​ ​ ​ Home > Specialised Services The role of BESST in each of these projects ranged from designing a fully automatic prime power station to generator construction to electric support and back up services, to name a few. Highly qualified commercial electrical contractor BESST, Brisbane specialises in Industrial Electrical Engineering Design & Drafting services in a wide range of industries. We are Registered Professional Engineers (RPEQ) in the Queensland and we have worked with some of the largest international corporations on some of the biggest projects in Australia and around the world. If you have a project which includes power and control systems for generation, sub-stations, transmission and distribution; and you need additional resources to meet the electrical and control design demands, then you can leverage the expertise of BESST. We understand that the success of your project is often dependent on the availability of electrical power. Therefore it may be critical to the project outcome that the electrical design is on schedule and to the standard required for your application. Follow the Sun ​ We can help put your project on schedule by using best practice, team drafting. This is done through co-ordinated teams. The interface with your project is either from our local office or from an embedded project support officer in your office. From our local office, co-ordinated teams are organised to work on your project, both in our local office and in overseas offices. The overseas offices are in different time zones, allowing the work to ‘follow the sun’. In this way the number of days required to complete a work package can be minimised. Contact us right away for more details on how this could help you.

Who we are About us > Home > Who we are BESST was founded in 2004 to assist energy companies in Australia. We have worked as architects of grid-connected and off-grid power stations, providing our clients with a steady and reliable system that is quick to deploy and easy to operate. ​ Having worked with global OEMs and EPC companies, we deliver a mixture of proven and cutting-edge technologies. This enables our clients to enjoy both the reliability and improved performance that our combination of traditional and innovative solutions delivers. We are proudly Australia owned and operated, providing electrical design and modelling services to the power industry for over 16 years. Based on power flows, short circuits & dynamic simulations, we have been developing and conducting Power System Studies. Our story started in 1984, when a switchgear factory was established in Queensland. In 1995, another factory was established in Sharjah, UAE. This was followed by a factory in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in 1998. Since 2004, BESST has focused on providing professional, electrical engineering services. Our Australian business registration: ABN - 46 380 749 210 ACN - 107 691 565