A Strategic Mission Serving Energy Performance
As part of its operations in Central Africa, AEC Energy Services was commissioned by a major player in Gabon’s oil sector to carry out a high-value-added, multi-site intervention. This large-scale operation involved 16 industrial sites, with the aim of ensuring the reliability of critical electrical equipment through an audit of ABB switchgear cells.
Objectives of the ABB Switchgear Audit: Safety, Reliability, and Responsiveness
The intervention aimed to:
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Ensure operational continuity at each site,
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Identify malfunctions that could impact production,
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Restore the performance of ABB switchgear through targeted refurbishment,
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And most importantly, secure all installations to eliminate electrical risk.
1. Comprehensive Technical Audit of ABB Switchgear
Each ABB switchgear unit installed across the various sites underwent a thorough diagnostic carried out by our technicians.
The objective: provide a precise assessment of their operational condition.
2. Identification of Anomalies and Potential Failures
Through this diagnostic process, we were able to:
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Detect emerging faults,
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Confirm existing failures,
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Anticipate future issues, often invisible without in-depth inspection.
3. Replacement of Critical Components
We replaced several key components essential for proper operation, including:
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Control coils,
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Faulty indicator lights,
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Signaling and safety components.
4. Adjustment of Protection Devices
Verifying and calibrating protection systems were crucial steps to ensure the safety of personnel and electrical equipment.
Key to the Success of the “ABB Switchgear Audit” Mission: Rigorous Logistical Planning
AEC Energy Services implemented a customized upstream planning strategy for each site:
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Assessment of downtime to reduce production impact,
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Precise scheduling of interventions in coordination with local teams,
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Advance planning for spare parts to avoid delays or unexpected issues,
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Deployment of specific tools suited to onsite installations.
Rapid Execution: 10 Days, 16 Sites
In just 10 days, a small team of three expert technicians successfully completed the entire operation. Thanks to optimized organization, downtime was kept to a minimum, allowing our client to avoid significant production losses.
Post-Intervention Recommendations
Despite the tight schedule, our team took the time to issue additional recommendations aimed at:
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Sustaining the actions carried out,
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Optimizing preventive maintenance,
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Strengthening long-term control systems.
Next Step: UPS Systems Audit
Following the success of this mission, our Gabonese client has renewed their trust in us for a new operation, which will focus on:
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A full audit of UPS systems,
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Ensuring uninterrupted electrical supply across all facilities.
We warmly thank our client for their continued trust, even in the face of on-site challenges. Their commitment and cooperation were key to the smooth execution of the project.
AEC Energy Services specializes in maintenance, auditing, and securing electrical infrastructure in high-criticality sectors (energy, industry, oil & gas). With our multi-site expertise and proactive approach, we support our clients in the continuous improvement of their energy performance.
For any technical inquiries or project studies, please contact us:
sales@aec-energyservices.com