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

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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.

Home > Specialised Services > Project Management 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. Project Management - what we offer? ​For more than two decades, BESST has provided engineering, design and electrical studies services for new power generation facilities, as well as support services for existing plants. Projects include coal, gas, biomass and oil-fired generation and hydroelectric generating facilities. ​ What we offer: ​ Project Management of all types of projects, specialising in energy, power, water and gas Project Controls - monitoring and reporting of; scope, change control, schedule, forecast, budget, costs and risk management Recommendations on project governance and appropriate resourcing for your projects Project recovery - analysing schedules and budgets and redirecting your current projects to get them back on track Site Management - from the site office driving your contractors and controlling all safety and environmental issues Project Auditing - to ensure your projects comply with local standards and legislation in design, safety and the environment Tender Management - selection of consultants and contractors to be deployed on your project Contract management and quantity surveying Board Papers and Presentations - for project approvals, resetting budgets and schedules for new or existing projects Project Reporting - monthly reporting to update your project stakeholders on progress, including; scope, change control, schedule, forecast, budget, costs and risk management, presented in our clear and easy to understand template

CLEAN ULTRASONIC CLEANING DEVICES The main reason for using ultrasound devices is thorough and safe cleaning of the hard-to-reach areas of machine parts, such as. B. valve blocks or filter cartridges. The ultrasound technology in conjunction with an optimal cleaning temperature and the ultrasound cleaning liquid ensure high cleaning performance and thorough removal of dirt. Since the ultrasonic cleaning is gentle on the surface, it is also ideal for separator disks (avoiding scratches). ​ The method of ultrasonic cleaning is environmentally friendly compared to the usual chemical cleaning processes. For this purpose, the ultrasonic cleaning fluid ENVIROSONIC, a biodegradable and therefore environmentally friendly product, can be used. ​ Functional principle: Piezo-electric ultrasound elements produce high-frequency sound waves, which generate mechanical energy in the cleaning liquid and cause a "push-pull" effect on the surface of the metal element to be cleaned. This cavitation effect creates vacuum bubbles that implode on the surface, thereby thoroughly removing deposits and dirt without damaging the element to be cleaned. ​ How it works: Regardless of the use of the ultrasonic cleaning baths or when using the ultrasonic transducers in existing or custom-made baths, the cleaning liquid must be heated to an operating temperature of 60-80 ° C. The cleaning time depends on the degree of soiling and the U-Sonic performance. Martechnic ® supplies the following ultrasound products: • Standard baths • Made-to-measure bathrooms • Ultrasonic cleaning transducer • Ultrasonic cleaning fluid Testing Test Case Sampling Sensors Clean ULTRASONIC CLEANING BATH Type 380 - 2500 Safe cleaning of various components of the engine system helps to ensure long-term functionality. With ultrasound technology, various objects of different dimensions, including complex-shaped devices with difficult-to-reach areas, can be easily and efficiently cleaned in a robustly built ULTRASONIC CLEANING BATH. The size of the bathroom can be selected from the standard range depending on the objects to be cleaned or can be individually adapted to customer-specific needs. ​ FEATURES Operating frequency: 30kHz Power supply: 50/60 Hz - 230 or 440 (380) V Material: stainless steel ASTM A240 / DIN 1.4571 mm welded ​ ​ ADVANTAGES More efficient than conventional cleaning methods Fast cleaning e.g. B. the following parts: cylinder cover, cooler, valves, lubrication and heavy oil filter, turbocharger drive wheel, air cooler Easy to use and accommodate in many places Low noise level High-frequency ultrasonic waves, which are generated by means of a SUBMERSIBLE ENERGY TRANSFORMER in combination with the ULTRASONIC GENERATOR, create cavitation bubbles in the cleaning liquid in a bath. When the bubbles implode on the surface of the objects to be cleaned, mechanical energy is released to remove any traces of contamination. This so-called "push-pull" effect enables thorough and safe cleaning without the need to disassemble the equipment before cleaning. ULTRASOUND GENERATOR Ultrasonic cleaning with submersible energy converter Ultrasonic technology enables deep and thorough cleaning of the engine system components. As an alternative to conventional, mechanical and chemical cleaning processes, ultrasonic cleaning is gentle on the surface of various objects and safe for the environment. The powerful high-frequency sound waves, which are generated with the help of the ULTRASONIC GENERATOR in conjunction with the piezoelectric SUBMERSIBLE ENERGY CONVERTER, enter the cleaning liquid in the ULTRASONIC CLEANING BATH and generate cavitation bubbles. If the bubbles implode on the surface of the objects to be cleaned, mechanical energy is released in the cleaning liquid and a so-called "push-pull" cleaning effect arises. ​ FEATURES Ultrasound generator Operating frequency: 30 kHz Power supply: 50/60 Hz - 220 V Output current (power): 3.0 kW Submersible energy converter Material: ASTM A420 / DIN 1.4571 stainless steel PTZ elements: 12 pieces Cable length: 5 m ​ ​ ADVANTAGES Efficient cleaning process for various engine parts: cylinder cover, radiator, valves, lubrication and heavy oil filter, turbocharger drive wheel, air cooler Easy cleaning of hard-to-reach areas Application for up to four energy converters Low noise level Depending on the cleaning baths available to customers, the ULTRASONIC GENERATOR and the SUBMERSIBLE ENERGY CONVERTER are available in various sizes (available in a PDF file for download). Up to 4 SUBMERSIBLE ENERGY CONVERTERS can be placed vertically in a cleaning bath and must be completely covered with cleaning liquid during cleaning. The energy required to operate a cleaning bath is set in accordance with the size of a bath based on the 5 W / L ratio. The suitable cleaning fluid (e.g. ENVIROSONIC from Martechnic®) is heated to a temperature of around 60 ° C in the cleaning bath, and the engine parts to be cleaned are then immersed in the bath for cleaning. The hard-to-reach areas of the complex engine parts can therefore be cleaned efficiently. ULTRASONIC CLEANING FLUID Ultrasonic cleaning liquid (concentrate) The cleaning fluid ENVIROSONIC has been specially developed for applications in the ultrasonic cleaning systems from Martechnic ® . The environmentally friendly, water-based and biodegradable product delivers efficient cleaning results and is gentle and safe for the surface of engine system components. ENVIROSONIC makes it easier to clean the heavily soiled and hard-to-reach areas of engine system components such as fuel and lubricating oil filters, cylinder covers and valves, and provides protection against rust and tarnishing. ​ ADVANTAGES Biodegradable, environmentally friendly cleaning fluid Arises from renewable resources Easy to rinse with water Intensifies the cleaning effect Inexpensive ultrasonic cleaning Protection against renewed contamination on the surface of the cleaned objects The cleaning liquid is diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 5 to 1:10, added to the ULTRASONIC CLEANING BATH and heated to the optimal temperature of 60 ° C. The high-frequency ultrasonic waves, which are generated by means of an ULTRASONIC GENERATOR in conjunction with a piezoelectric SUBMERSIBLE ENERGY CONVERTER, generate cavitation bubbles in the cleaning solution that implode on the surface of the objects to be cleaned. This creates a so-called "push-pull" effect. The immersed engine parts remain in the bathroom for about 30 minutes. After drying out, they can be reinstalled. Before the cleaning bath is refilled for the following cleaning procedures, the cleaning liquid must be degassed.

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Services > Electrical Engineering has evolved over years so have we. At BESST, we keep pace with technological transformation in the industry. Hence, we provide a wide range of integrated Electric System Design across multiple industries. Our team consists of engineers with experience in various domains and support the development of detailed electric system adaptable with low, medium, and high voltage applications. We can competently handle both your Primary and Secondary electrical design requirements. Home > Specialised Services > Power System Design and Analysis BESST ETAP system studies capabiities BESST uses ETAP (Electrical Transient Analysis Programme) for power system studies. ETAP is a fully integrated AC and DC electrical power system analysis tool. Power system studies are important in determining the safety of the electrical system. The power systems study will identify any equipment which may be overloaded or under-rated. It will identify areas where the system may not operate within regulatory limits. It will provide an ARC FLASH analysis, which is important for determining the best work place health and safety procedures that can be applied. Primary Electrical Design - what we offer? Primary electrical design determines the specification, layout and arrangement of all the major equipment in the substation. Our primary engineers will coordinate the other disciplines and ensure that the final design has the look and operation that you are after. We offer: Layout section design Fitting selection as well as fitting design to suit Equipment specification to all relevant Australian Standards Short circuit forces to (IEC 60865 and AS 3865) Cable line and sag calculations Thermal expansion for busbars Cable sizing for HV and LV cables Fault calculations Lighting design (indoor, switchyard and roads) Arc Flash analysis to IEEE 1584 & NFPA 70E Earthing modelling Earth grid design and earthing details specification Lightning protection Electric and magnetic field modelling Fault current distribution Insulation coordination CAD design in EPlan, ETAP and Autocad 2D/3D Secondary Electrical Design - what we offer? Secondary electrical designers coordinate the protection of your power system. From the selection of the protection equipment to the site commissioning of the installation, our secondary engineers will ensure that your design is completely seamlessly coherent with your existing system. High level protection design Detailed protection design and wiring FAT inspection test plan's and planning Ethernet network design IEC61850 substation setup and design Setting calculations Creation of relay configurations Validation testing for transmission, distribution and industrial projects Battery system design Single line diagram development Preparation of LV power and control cable schedules CT/VT design calculations CAD design - EPlan, ETAP and Autocad

Services > Agencies Home > Martechnic - Online Condition Monitoring Martechnic Condition Monitoring ensures operational reliability and safety across an extensive range of industrial assets. Online Condition Monitoring systems deliver absolute confidence in knowing how your assets are behaving, 24/7 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 for Condition Monitoring and Analysis Online Condition Monitoring can be used for rotating equipment including, but not limited to: Mills Fans Motors Bearings Gearboxes Pumps Turbines ​ Advantages of Online Condition Monitoring The benefits of online condition monitoring link with its cost saving potential. Through online monitoring, the high cost of technician mobilisation is avoided as it reduces the need for on-site data collection. It also lowers the occurrence of hefty or unforeseen maintenance costs. Beyond spending reductions, continuous monitoring provides a heightened confidence due to the uninterrupted nature of the data collection. ​ Other advantages include: Around the clock data collection which is not dependent on a technician being present on-site. Greater confidence that no emergent faults will be overlooked due to data collection. recorded. Ability to capture intermittent process disturbances affecting equipment reliability, thereby allowing the ability to extend equipment life and foresee signs of potential failure. Reduced risk with the lowered need for inspections of asset's at heights, or in remote or confined spaces. Reduced stress of maintenance staff. Online Condition Monitoring provides asset owners with unparalleled confidence and valuable tools to ensure plant operation remains optimised. Equipped to alert for potential failures and the ability indicate increased risk areas, online condition monitoring provides a machine’s health with ongoing attention. 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. The Comprehensive Oil Condition Monitoring (OCM) System for Your Machinery BESST Condition Monitoring Australia ​for World Class Condition Monitoring Systems BESST Continuous Oil Condition Monitoring System provides real-time monitoring of oil condition. Oil Condition Monitoring allows you to significantly reduce the risk of running machinery on bad oil, the cost of unneeded oil changes and repairs, as well as machinery downtime. Contact us for a trial to find out how Oil Condition Monitoring can save you time and money. Applications: Gasoline Engines Diesel Engines Transmissions Turbines Transformers Gear Boxes Vacuum Pumps

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Home > Projects > Andoom Power Station, Weipa QLD Off-site sub-contract services provided by BESST included: Preparation of station operating philosophy Preparation of station single line diagram MV and LV Sizing and specification of switchgear and transformers Single line diagram and specification of 11 kV station main switchboard Single line diagram, schematics and bills of materials for the LV station auxiliary motor control centre Station and unit control systems Station and unit protection scheme, relay configuration, settings calculation for the Multilin protection relays Unit AVR settings calculation and configuration (Caterpillar CDVR) Station neutral earthing system including electrical schematics and bills of materials Review of the station functional description for the Citect SCADA and Rockwell station PLC pump starters Schematics, general arrangement and bills of materials for the local control panels for the bulk fuel tanks and fuel transfer Schematics for instrumentation; for the instrument air system, bulk fuel storage, diesel unloading metering and automatic oil make-up system, using Contrec level and flow controllers and meters Schematics, general arrangement and bills of materials for the local control panel for the fast fill and fast oil drainage and coolant system fast fill Configuration of the generator synchronizing and load share controls and station import / export controls using Sitec Xtend CGC controllers and Opal displays Schematics, general arrangement and bills of materials for the generator enclosure control panels and local distribution boards Schematics, general arrangement and bills of materials for the generator 6.35 kV neutral earthing contactor panels Schematics and bills of materials for the station and generator emergency stop, safety lockout system Preparation of the cable schedule and interconnection termination diagrams General arrangement of the switch-room and cable routes Schematics and bills of materials for the station, internal, lightning protection system (LPS) Preparation of the technical requisition tender review for 11 kV station main switch-board, 415 V station auxiliary motor control centre and station control panel with SCADA and PLC Factory acceptance testing Supervision of the manufacture, factory acceptance testing and switch-room acceptance testing of the 11 kV station main charger and station control panel with SCADA and PLC switchboard, 415 V station auxiliary motor control centre, station DC trip / close battery charger, station 24 VDC control battery Responding to client questions and requirements, attendance at client co-ordination meetings and client inspections

To get Type B approval, the design requires the integration of the gas engine interfaces, controllers, engine wiring and auxiliary systems (ventilation) in such a way that compliance with the standard is achieved. ​ ​ The engines are typically gas-ignition, gas-fuel, and reciprocating engines. Alternatively the engines are dual-fuel, reciprocating engines, using diesel and gas fuel. Services > Home > Specialised Services > Type B Design Type B Design - What we offer? BESST provides electrical and control system Type B design services for stationary gas engines. BESST is able to provide designs to suit your application so that the gas system is typically classified as non-hazardous. BESST is also able to provide hazardous area classification should the system require such classification.

RPEQ Services > Home > Specialised Services > RPEQ For all engineering design in Queensland it is an offence under the Act for persons other than registered professional engineers to provide professional engineering services. ​ As a result we ensure that our engineers are RPEQ qualified for your Queensland projects. We are also able to certify and sign off your designs as needed. RPEQ sign off of designs in all aspects of engineering design described in our services including primary, secondary, civil and structural design.​ ​ RPEQ supervision of design and workers ​​ RPEQ certification of design Typically at the start of the project. In order to ensure compliance with the Australian standards and the Act. What we do? What is the best time to get BESST involved? RPEQ - what we offer? As supervising RPEQ engineers we are not only here to simply sign off drawings to meet the regulations but we also have very high design standards and are always looking to add value and to help you to achieve a great design.