Services.
Taking a holistic approach, we engage in the design stage and remain involved through to the successful conclusion of the operational phase. Our approach covers investigation & research, design, installation, test & commission, safety assurance analysis and recommendations as well as operation and ongoing maintenance support.
Traction power
PE's highly versatile traction power modelling system was used in the design of the Inner West Light Rail Extension (IWLRE), Canberra Light Rail (CLR) and Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 (PLR1). It was also the basis of reference design for Sydney Metro North West.
Our software design tools, used to design and commission multiple railways, have been calibrated against operational networks, meaning our designs are assured against the kind of real measurement and proven accuracy critical to public trust and success.
POWERTRAIN LICENSING INFORMATIONProtection
From legacy analogue protection systems through to the most modern IEC 61850 networked protection systems, PE's protection specialists have worked extensively with a wide range of systems across a variety of projects and industries.
Our team is supported by leading-edge testing equipment used to verify the actual performance of our protection designs.
Earthing & Bonding
PE is an Approved Engineering Organisation for the design, construction and acceptance of Earthing and Bonding systems. Our earthing and bonding specialists have designed and implemented isolated and MEN bonded earthing systems for public utilities, government railway utilities and industrial clients.
We have developed earth grid design modelling software to support the highest quality test equipment. It allows us to close the loop and verify the performance of our earthing designs, ensuring PE remains at the forefront of assured design excellence.
Distribution
PE has designed and commissioned a wide range of substation and distribution power systems for government utilities, public utilities and industrial clients.
We have developed in-house software to model the performance of electrical power systems, and our distribution designs for kiosk substations rival the capability of chamber substations.
Harmonics
PE was founded on specialist expertise in harmonic filter design engineering. Over the years, we have developed this core offering, moving from working on our own designs to providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) review services for third parties to resolve issues caused by harmonic resonance or distortion.
Our specialist harmonic filter design engineers are backed by proven software design tools and power quality recorders, ensuring we remain at the forefront of this discipline.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
PE provides Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) analysis for new substation developments and utility pipeline coupling studies.
Our EMI studies remain a core research interest harnessing numerical analysis and simulation based on Maxwell's Equations. This research has extended to finite element modelling of a submerged arc furnace to understand electrode bus tube current flow paths.
Assurance
PE provides commissioning services for both low and high voltage systems within AC Distribution and DC Traction. Delivering these services onsite, our engineers maintain a focus on practical and sustainable design outcomes.
PE's Principal Engineer, Mark Giacoppo, is a qualified electrical contractor able to certify electrical systems in accordance with NSW Fair Trading Law.
Electrolysis & Stray Current
PE is an Authorised Engineering Organisation for the design, construction and acceptance of stray current mitigations. We provide Electrolysis Working Group representation for rail constructors and operators.
We provide Electrolysis Risk Reports for developers as part of NSW Construction Certificate consent requirements.
Accredited Service Provider Level 3
PE is an ASP3 for the design of the NSW Electricity Network (Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, and Essential Energy). We design new network connections for chamber/indoor substations, kiosk/padmount substations, pole-top transformers, direct distributors, and LV extensions, as well as asset relocations and public lighting design.
Accreditation Number – 5825
Capabilities.
High voltage power system design
High powered low voltage
Railway traction power
Loadflow power system
Planning power system protection
Power system fault studies
Power system earthing
Harmonic filter power quality
Power factor correction
Railway traction power simulation & system design
Stray current mitigation design
Earthing & bonding design
Electromagnetic compatibility integration
Development application electrolysis certificates
Design engineers
Commissioning engineers
Subject matter expert legal support services
Accredited Service Provider Level 3 (ASP3)
Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO)
ISO9001:2015 / ISO14001:2015 / ISO45001:2018 third party accredited
Accreditation Number – 5825 (ASP3)
Testimonials.
The highly capable and professional team at PE provided a detailed assessment and report, engaging with stakeholders from across the water utility industry. The expert advice and recommendations provided by PE were used to review and help shape Sydney Water's approach to ensure the highest level of electrical safety when working on or near metallic water pipes is maintained.
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Andrew Georgiou Safety, Health & Wellbeing Business Partner, Sydney Water (June 2022)
PE provided great assistance in successfully delivering key components of work for our George St Pedestrianisation Project next to the Sydney Light Rail. We would highly recommend PE for their responsiveness and technically knowledgeable and competent team.
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Juan Vargas Project Manager, Sydney Civil (May 2022)
Performance Electrics have provided us with expert advice on high voltage design, installation and maintenance methods for the past 10 years. They are always reliable and available - with a quick phone call I can get immediate answers or if I need something fully detailed their turn around time is prompt. Their advice is thorough and accurate and they treat our assets as if they are their own. We are very happy with their services at Sydney Airport.
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Clint Wiseman Services Infrastructure Manager, SATC (Nov 2021)
The team at PE are truly subject matter experts in their field. They have supported us in delivering the Parramatta Light Rail Project to date through their EMC, electrolysis, as well as earthing and bonding designs. They have been sensitive to the critical importance of key milestones and extremely helpful in achieving wider project outcomes by providing additional resources, supporting the management of external stakeholders and more. PE has been honest and fair to deal with.
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Chloe Xuereb Senior Engineering Manager, CAF (Nov 2021)
PE was commissioned to work at RAAF Tindal and RAAF Darwin, where they provided expert direction and implementation of the high voltage distribution and generation system using IEC61850 protection schemes. PE provided a highly collaborative team of experts and we recognise and recommend them as trusted Subject Matter Experts.
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Lee Salvemini Project Manager, Sage Automation (Nov 2021)
Canberra metro operations has enjoyed the support of PE providing electrical engineering, earthing and bonding and stray current technical services and advice since 2019. With their in depth knowledge and practical experience of railway electrical and traction systems the entire PE team have helped to ensure a reliable and safe railway environment.
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Andrew Perace Engineering Manager, Canberra Metro Operations (Oct 2021)
Working with the PE team is always a great experience. The effort and quality of workare second to none. Thank you for all of the professional engineering support over theyears, particularly on the Bannerton 110MW Solar Park near Robinvale in Victoria.Highly recommended.
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Saeed Ekermawi Power Operations Manager South, UGL Pty Limited (Nov 2021)
PE has supported from the beginning the Sydney Light Rail project in the design,construction and testing and commissioning, helping to achieve a compliant projectand was always there helping with the Performance Electrics team.
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Juan Manuel Gamarra Outen Technical Manager, Acciona (Nov 2021)
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