Earth Grid Design
Client: Glencore – Hail Creek Mine
Earth Grid Design services delivered by Cell Engineering supported safe expansion of 66kV mining power systems at Glencore Hail Creek Mine.
Earth Grid Engineering Scope
Cell Engineering was engaged to complete Earth Grid Design activities associated with multiple 66kV mining infrastructure expansions operating across the Hail Creek Mine site. The project included soil resistivity testing, fault current analysis, earth grid modelling, split factor calculations, and assessment of anticipated step and touch voltage limitations associated with the proposed electrical infrastructure. Detailed engineering review activities were completed to support safe operation, electrical compliance, and long-term infrastructure reliability across the mining power systems environment.
Injection Testing and Electrical Safety
Earth Grid Design projects require detailed engineering assessment to ensure personnel safety and infrastructure protection during electrical fault conditions within mining and industrial environments.
Cell Engineering completed injection testing activities across each earth grid installation using internally developed off-frequency injection testing equipment located within Darwin and Mackay operations.
The injection testing process helped verify step and touch voltage performance, assess infrastructure safety outcomes, and support compliance-focused engineering reporting activities associated with the project.
Mining Power Systems and Earthing Design
Earth Grid Design plays a critical role in supporting safe operation of high-voltage mining infrastructure, substations, and industrial electrical systems where fault currents and electrical hazards must be carefully managed.
Cell Engineering provides earth grid modelling, power systems engineering, operational technology, PLC and SCADA Engineering, hazardous area services, and industrial electrical engineering solutions across mining and industrial sectors throughout Australia.
By combining practical field expertise with structured engineering methodologies, our multidisciplinary team supports safe infrastructure operation, compliance, and long-term system reliability.
High-Voltage Infrastructure Support
Mining operations rely on reliable earthing systems and high-voltage infrastructure to support operational continuity, electrical safety, and infrastructure protection across complex industrial environments.
Cell Engineering continues to deliver Earth Grid Design, injection testing, power systems engineering, and electrical infrastructure support tailored to mining, utilities, and industrial projects throughout Australia.
Engineering Support Across Australia
With offices in Brisbane, Mackay, Darwin, Gladstone, and Newcastle, Cell Engineering provides local engineering support backed by national capability and industry expertise. Our Electrical Engineering Consultancy Australia-wide capabilities allow us to support clients locally while delivering nationally consistent engineering standards.
Our multidisciplinary team supports clients with PLC and SCADA Engineering, operational technology, power systems, hazardous areas, and industrial project delivery.
Learn more about our engineering services across Australia.
Time Frame:
Completed in 2024
Approx. Value:
$27,000
