Importantly, this testing was not done in isolation. It was witnessed by various engineers from the client side. This is a common practice in such projects, providing an additional layer of oversight and ensuring all parties are confident in the quality of the work. The successful completion of this test is a major step in the commissioning stage of the project. It signifies that the network has been installed correctly and is ready to be energised, bringing us one step closer to harnessing the power of the sun through this 36 MW solar farm. This is a significant achievement for Swalek and a crucial milestone for the project. It demonstrates the team’s technical expertise and commitment to delivering a safe and reliable network for the solar farm.
Solar Farm VLF Pressure Testing
Swalek, was given the responsibility of conducting Very Low Frequency (VLF) pressure testing on a 33kV network at a 36MW solar farm. This is a significant task as VLF pressure testing is a critical procedure used to verify the integrity of the power cables and equipment in the network. The process began with the
installation of all 33kV terminations across the site. These terminations are crucial connection points in the network that allow for the safe and efficient transmission of electricity Once the terminations were installed, the team moved on to the final task – carrying out VLF pressure testing across the entire
installation. This test applies a very low frequency voltage to the network to
check for faults and ensure the network can safely handle the
electrical load.
