Control Systems and Automation

Cardno is a specialist electrical engineering consultancy providing professional services to the mining, utilities, materials handling, oil and gas, industrial and petrochemical industries.

Control Systems Automation Our reputation as a process controls systems specialist is the Our experience encompasses all aspects of automation for result of our expertise and track record in a variety of processes existing and new plants. For mobile or fixed equipment, using across a wide range of plants. This experience allows us to any proprietary system, we use the latest technology to deliver quickly comprehend your process and its variables,and apply our customised automated systems where cost benefits are knowledge to optimise the response of your plant to changing highly visible. conditions. Whether it’s a new project or you need to optimise your existing processes, Cardno can help. We will deliver the improvement you require with simple and effective solutions.

Service Range

Large Projects and Process Plants >> Shiploaders Production Systems >> Major control systems >> Stackers >> Database programs >> Development projects on PLC/SCADA/ >> Harvesters >> Historians DCS platforms >> Filters >> Web access >> Reactors >> Production reports Process Systems and Power Generation >> Thickeners >> Training simulators >> Support control systems projects for >> Concentrators >> MES >> Electrical power group PLC/SCADA/DCS >> Water Treatment >> Custom solutions >> Control room design Process Optimisation and Modelling Oil and Gas Controls and Automation >> Process control and simulation >> Hazardous area systems >> Detection systems >> Expert systems >> ESD systems >> Profiling systems >> Process modelling >> SIS systems >> Route sequencing >> Loop tuning >> Anti-collision >> Setpoint and multivariable controllers Site Support >> Robotics >> Site-based support >> Stockpile control Networks and Communications >> Remote access >> Machine optimisation >> Network design >> Phone callout systems >> Telemetry OEM Controls >> Microwave systems >> Generator Controls >> Voice and data radio >> Grinding mills >> Fieldbus systems >> Crushers >> Comms protocols >> Car dumpers >> VOIP, CCTV, etc, RFID, GPS, GSM >> Reclaimers We seamlessly integrate our services into total project delivery - it’s our competitive advantage.

Balance Machine Optimisation Project Parcel Sorting Machinery Upgrade Port Hedland, WA, Australia Kewdale, WA, Australia Fortescue Metals Group commissioned Cardno to undertake Cardno carried out design engineering and program integration to electrical and control systems design as part of their Balance upgrade sorting machinery at Australia Post’s Perth Parcel Centre. Machine Optimisation Project at Anderson Point Port in Port We designed, integrated and commissioned the upgraded Hedland. equipment to provide a longer lasting facility with better sorting As part of the project, Cardno was required to design, supply, performance. configure, install, test and commission: Our scope included: >> machine stockpile profiling instrumentation; >> electrical schematic drawings; >> redundant machine encoders for ACS long travel, slew and luff; >> hydraulic ram system control; >> 3D HMI for stockyard visualisation; >> tipping sequence control; >> stacker infill stacking optimisation using stockpile profile data; >> safety instrumentation for access gates and emergency stops; >> reclaimer optimisation using stockpile profile data including >> automation instrument design; stockpile setup positioning; and >> PLC control and documentation; >> upgrade of route sequencing system coding for automatic orebreak calculation and control on shiploading and inloading >> operator and technician training; circuits. >> system testing and commissioning; and >> machinery safety accreditation.

QBH Gladstone Shiploader Upgrade Gladstone, QLD, Australia Million Ounce Plant Upgrade Cardno was engaged by QBH to undertake electrical, instrument and Niolam Island, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea control systems design for a refurbished coal shiploader that had Cardno was engaged by Lihir Gold to undertake electrical been relocated from Gladstone to Brisbane. The upgrade included instrumentation design and control systems integration for a increasing the shiploader’s capacity from 6Mtpa to 12Mtpa. whole-of-plant upgrade at the Lihir Gold Mine. Integration work Our scope included: included the control systems for the power generation, oxygen plant, >> electrical and control system inspection and reporting for processing plant, crushing and grinding, and miscellaneous loads, for machine refurbishment; an Invensys Foxboro IA DCS of over 50000 points. >> specifications and scopes for upgrade work; We we’re required to: >> HAZOP participation and risk assessments; >> design field controller and I/O panels >> system design and drafting; >> design templates for program control of field equipment >> services procurement; >> program the operator HMI control >> develop a simulation system for offline code testing >> design the site communications network; and About Cardno >> undertake site commissioning Cardno is a professional infrastructure and environmental services company, with expertise in the development and improvement of physical and social infrastructure for communities around the world. Cardno’s team includes leading professionals who plan, design, manage and deliver sustainable projects and Cardno is committed to the highest standards of community programs. Cardno is an international company listed health, safety and environment across all of our on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: CDD). business and locations. www.cardno.com