ASHFORD ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS

Tunnelling and Geotechnical Engineer

Academic And Professional Attainment

B.Sc., Electrical Engineering, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile ( 1976 )

M.Sc., Electrical Machines and Power Systems Analysis, Imperial College, London ( 1978 )

DIC, Diploma of Imperial College, Electrical Machines and Power System Analysis, Imperial College, London ( 1977 )

European Engineer ( European Federation of National Engineering Associations 1990 )

Chartered Engineer ( 1984 ) MIEE, Member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, UK ( 1984 )

MIEEE, Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, USA ( 1978 ).

Career Summary

My experience includes project management, contract administration, proposal preparation including man-hour estimates, computer development programs, site engineering supervision, equipment witnessed testing and inspection. I have an excellent working knowledge of PC based software for DOS and Windows as well as having a broad knowledge of other engineering disciplines.

Experience includes electrical power system studies ( load flow, short circuit and transient stability/ IPSA, PSANAL, ACS, T2000, CAPTOR, DAPPER, CAPE and PSLF ), planning and design of electrical power systems up to 500 kV including offshore and onshore installations as well as submarine cables and cable laying techniques, preparation of specifications and tenders, tender evaluation (commercial and technical aspects), design review, installation and commissioning of SF6 switchgear and oil filled cables.

Professional Experience

November 1995 - to date, Electrowatt - Ekono ( UK ) Ltd., Consulting Engineers

Principal Electrical Engineer, responsible for technical and economic studies of electricity development projects. Analysis, design and project engineering of generation, transmission, distribution and industrial power systems. Project Management of contracts. In addition to the above mentioned duties I am the Quality Assurance Manager reporting to the Managing Director, responsible for all aspects of QA within Electrowatt UK. Including :

1. developing procedures to ensure compliance with quality requirements
2. carrying out training of staff in QA matters
3. carrying out audits
4. reporting non-conformances and recommending corrective actions Attendance to Quality Assurance Auditing ( Auditor/ Lead Auditor) course ( IRCA registration ), February 1999.

Attendance to ISO 9000 : 2000 transition course, January 2001. Experience included :

February 2001

Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for the Independent Nuclear Safety Assessment (INSA) review for the Replacement of the Calder Hall 132 kV Oil Circuit Breakers and Associated protection as Part of the Windscale Substation Replacement project for British Nuclear Fuel, BNFL, England.

January 2001

Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for the Independent Nuclear Safety Assessment (INSA) review of Plant Modification to the Turbine Hall 11kV busbars at Calder Hall and Chapelcross Power Stations for British Nuclear Fuel, BNFL, England.

Sept 2000 -Oct 2000

Transmission & Distribution Specialist, responsible for data collection, system analyses, transmission and distribution project formulation and least cost expansion and costing associated with the power system including electricity supply review, review of system operating procedures and improvements, review power system analyses and planning facilities. The activities also requires the developing of alternative power generation/ transmission programs, long-term least-cost electricity supply development program of adequate reliability factoring in environment impact and financing constraints for Ministry of Infrastructure and Development and Energy Authority, Mongolia and Asian Development Bank.

Sept. 2000 - April 01

Project Manager for the Network Development Plan project covering the review of PowerGrid's proposals to extend the 400 kV network to Pulau Seraya and Paya Lebar including the evaluation of the most cost effective solutions in meeting the planning requirements. The project also covers the review of the ten-year development plan of PowerGrid's 400 kV and 230 kV network regarding the cost - effectiveness in meeting the planning objectives as well as carrying out a benchmark the transmission network development against world class utilities in terms of capital investment to meet the demand and to identify factors resulting in the differences for PowerGrid Ltd., Singapore.

July 2000

Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for the technical due diligence with reference to the electrical, C&I, QA and Health and Safety aspects of two combined cycle power plant in UK for Scottish Power.

June 2000

Lead Electrical Engineer providing support to Project Manager in relation to the electrical / mechanical rehabilitation needs to reliably evacuate the increased capacity of Mingechaur Hydro Power Plant to ensure the prsent investment/ loan from EBRD is protected for European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Azerenerji Hydro Power Plant Evaluation, Azerbaijan

April 2000

Electrical Engineer providing assistance to Project Manager in evaluating information regarding the utility's transmission and distribution assets for Due Diligence, Offenbach, Germany.

March 2000

Electrical Engineer providing assistance to Project Manager in determining the cost of transmission equipment for the refurbishment and improvement of the transmission, distribution and generation within Tajikistan, Tajikistan, Asian Development Bank.

Aug. 99 - Dec. 99

Resident Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for system studies to assess the problems of the proposed interconnection of two independent systems, Department of Electrical Services ( DES ), and Berakas Power System Company ( BPS ) having different design and operational concepts. BPS is a private network consisting of 14 LM2500 GT's giving an installed capacity of 252 MW and 12 indoor substations linked mainly by underground cables with a demand of 200 MW. DES is the country's utility with three power stations comprising Frame 6's and 5's GT with a total installed capacity of 381 MW and demand of 255 MW for Department of Electrical Services ( DES ), and Berakas Power System Company, Brunei Negara Darussalam

March 99

Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for the Independent Nuclear Safety Assessment (INSA) review of 240 V DC cable feeder replacement and/or repairs in Turbine Hall for British Nuclear Fuel, BNFL, England.

Jan. 99

Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for the Independent Nuclear Safety Assessment (INSA) review of VIR cable replacement and/or repairs at Chapelcross and Calder Hall for British Nuclear Fuel, BNFL, England.

Feb. 99 - June 99

Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for bid evaluation and contract negotiations of the future Tutong Power Station, comprising 5 x 35 MW open cycle gas turbines for Department of Electrical Services (DES), Brunei, Darussalam.

Dec. 98 - March 99

Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for the electrical input to the feasibility study on Combined Heat and Power regarding security of supply, power quality, integration of the site electrical systems for ZENECA Pharmaceuticals, UK.

Nov. 98 - Jan 99

Project Manager responsible for short circuit and transient stability study to assess the effect of connecting an extra 108 MW of generation at Wadi Jizzi power station in Oman for Ministry of Electricity and Water, MEW, Oman.

Sept. 98 - Jan. 99

Electrical Engineer providing site supervision during plant commissioning for the upgrading of plant to meet emissions standards and to include waste heat generation for Sheffield Heat and Power Ltd., UK.

July 98 - Aug. 98

Project Manager responsible for study on the effect of the induced voltage on a gas supply pipeline running parallel to the 275 kV OHL right of way for Brunei Shell Petroleum Company, Brunei.

May 98

Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for the Independent Nuclear Safety Assessment ( INSA ) review of 11 kV, 3.3 kV and 415 V cable replacement and/or repairs for British Nuclear Fuel, BNFL, England.

Feb. 98 - May 98

Lead Electrical Engineer seconded to Ove Arup energy, responsible for review of Contractor submissions and the detailed design review for the 2 x 660 MW coal fired power plant Tanjung Jati B project in Indonesia.

Sept. 97 - Oct. 97

Technical and advisory support provided to Energie - Versorgung Schwaben AG of Stuttgart on its bid to take over Alpha Power Co. Ltd. Main activity included arranging meetings with EGAT, Lenders, EPC contractors to discuss and find solutions to the present situation of suspension. Providing support to EVS regarding the PPA negotiations with EGAT.

May 97

Lead Electrical and C&I Engineer responsible for Bid Evaluation of the 2 x 30 MW coal fired power plant for Padaeng Industry Public Company Ltd, Thailand.

June 97 - Aug 97

Lead Electrical and C&I Engineer and Deputy Project Manager ( temporary assignment ) responsible for Bid Evaluation of the 2 x 40 MW coal fired power plant feeding two cement plants for ItalThai Engineering Co., Bangkok, Thailand.

March 97 - to Dec 97

Project Manager providing assistance to Alpha Power Company during discussions with the Lenders and potential Equity Investors. Also responsible for the Project Management Services during the suspension of the activities by the EPC contractors for Alpha Power Company, Bangkok, Thailand, ( APC)

Nov. 95 - Feb 97

Lead Electrical Engineer and Deputy Project Manager responsible for Bid Evaluation of the 210 MW Combined Cycle and Cogeneration Plant and Chilled Water Plant Contractor bids which will serve the highly sensitive load of the semi-conductor industries located at the Alpha Park in Chacheongsao, 70 km North - East of Bangkok for Alpha Power Company, Bangkok, Thailand, ( APC ). Also responsible for the final preparation and coordination of the Terms of Reference for the O & M Contractors and the Bid Evaluation reports. Member of the team selecting O & M Contractor. Also responsible for the coordination and issue of the Bid Evaluation Report to APC. Taking part in the negotiations with the SPP Customers on behalf of the Owner. Assisting finalisation of the Contractor Agreements. Providing technical back up support as required to the various negotiation teams and partaking in negotiations and also coordinating the relevant activities leading to Contract Signature. Responsible for the preparation and setting up in the PC's the Filing and Subject Index and Document Control for the Projects being handled by Electrowatt ( CCPP, Chilled Water Plant and O & M Contract ). Providing specialist advice in the area of electrical and control and instrumentation for all aspects of the project. Responsible for review of Contractor submissions and the detailed design review. This activity is being carried out in both England and Bangkok.

Oct 1993 - Oct. 95

Electrowatt Consulting Engineers Consultant October 95 Calculation of the power transfer capability of 1150 kV and 500 kV rated lines considering the thermal capacity and voltage drop for different size of conductors for Kazakhstan Power System Least Cost Development Study.

October 95

Preparation of preliminary load forecast and associated generator planting strategy for four towns in Cambodia. The expected revenue from the sale of electricity was also determined for Anglo Cambodian Holdings Limited.

October 95

Preliminary assessment of the voltage level ( 230 kV or 500 kV ) and conductor size required to transmit 600 MW from Honghsa Power Station in Lao PDR to Thailand for Hongsa Independent Power Producer.

Sept. 94 - Oct. 95

Seconded to Brunei Shell Petroleum Company, Brunei Darussalam to advise/prepare conceptual development of design packages and reports for the electrification of existing and future offshore fields in the South China Sea off the coast of Brunei using HV submarine cables. Also involved in the initial stages of the conceptual design of a small drilling platform located in the vicinity of the AMPA complex. This included the preparation of the 6.6/11 kV submarine cable specification as well as providing details of cable laying requirements to pipeline Engineer to prepare the subsea cable installation specification. One of the techniques considered assumed the cable would be strapped to the pipeline. Also involved in discussions with local ( Singapore based ) cable laying contractors to assess the cost implications of the cable installation. Also responsible for reviewing and editing Combined Cycle Power Generation Studies report prepared by BSP on behalf of Department of Electricity. This included a review and comments regarding overall power system planning and generation strategies besides deciding the report layout and contents. The work required liaison with multidiscipline engineering groups, maintenance and operations departments and third parties to develop the electrification strategy. Power system analysis was carried out on IPSA. Also responsible as Lead Engineer for the feasibility study to determine the power supply options to feed 3 * 750 kW liquid export pumps for fixed and variable speed drives. System studies were carried out using IPSA. This study addressed the impact on generation in Champion - 7 due to the additional load, the requirements due to the fixed drives starting conditions as well as providing an itemised cost details for the options. Responsible for the feasibility study covering the removal of the 33 kV overhead line connecting Main Intake Substation ( MIS ) and G2 substation. System studies were carried out in IPSA. The study assessed the impact in the network due to the removal of the line and also looked into the alternatives available to provide the same degree of security.

July 94 - June 97

Project Manager for the services provided to TRANSPA regarding the supervision and technical assistance of the operation of the 330 kV and 132 kV Patagonian System. Also responsible for the preparation of the quarterly report submitted to the Secretary of Energy in relation to programming and maintenance execution, availability, reliability, quality of service, plant status and environmental aspects. Specialists in the fields of environment and maintenance provide the required support.

Aug 94 - Dec 94

Design review of the electrical aspects of the 2 x 260 MW extension to Rabigh Power Station Stage III for Saudi Consolidated Electricity Company, Saudi Arabia.

March 94 - July 94

Lead Electrical Engineer for the design of the 230 kV switchyard for the 135 MW hydropower plant which will supply EGAT's system in Thailand for Daewoo Corporation, Seoul, South Korea. This assignment included system studies modelling not only the Houay Ho system in Lao PDR but also the 230 kV and 115 kV network in Thailand. Also responsible for the transmission line route selection. It also included the preparation of the tender documents for the 230 kV switchyard including the 2 x 72 MVA generator-transformers as well as the preparation of the tender documents for the 230 kV double circuit transmission line of an approximate length of 170 km.

December 93

Evaluation of the condition of the 330 kV and 132 kV Patagonian system to advise the Consortium, ALUAR / Grupo Camuzzi Gas Argentina / Local Distribution Cooperatives, Argentina, interested in purchasing the installations.

Oct. 93 - March 94, Aug. 94 - Sept. 94

Technical review of tender documents for 275 kV transmission project which includes 4 x 275/66/11 kV GIS substations and 275 kV transmission line. This also included the preparation of revised and updated tender documents for Department of Electrical Services, Brunei Darussalam.

April 1993 - Sept 1993 J.P.Kenny, London, U.K.

Lead Electrical Engineer ( six months contract ) responsible for the electrical design of Wytch Farm Stage III Development Phase I and II for British Petroleum in Dorset. This includes the preparation of specifications for Variable Speed Drives, 11 kV/433 V transformers and associated switchboards, their respective requisitions, bid evaluation, design review, installation supervision as well as liaising with BP's Engineers. Also responsible for :

1. the preparation of the report addressing the Power and 11 kV Cable Requirements for the future Electrical System of Wytch Farm. The environmental constraints such as noise, building height, visual impact of overhead lines, lighting/lanterns to be considered to avoid glare into adjacent areas, cable route which might encompass Sites of Special Scientific Interest ( SSSI ) were also considered in defining the electrical power system requirements.
2. Inspection of Variable Speed Drives rated 850 kVA and 1040 kVA - Contract Management of subcontractors carrying out specific tasks for BP such as cable route and laying techniques, relay settings studies, load flow and short circuit studies.
3. the preparation of the Front End Engineering Design document for a new substation to feed 18 Electric Submersible Pumps with a total estimated load of 13 MVA. This was also prepared in close cooperation with the Environmental Experts to ensure the environmental requirements were fully addressed.

Aug 1991 - March 1993 AMEC Engineering ( formerly Matthew Hall Engineering )

Senior Electrical Engineer, responsible for topsides electrical plant design ( voltage drop calculations, cable sizing, cable selection, etc ). Also responsible for power systems studies ( load flow, short circuit, decrement curves, motor starting, etc. ) for the electrical system of Dunbar and North Alwyn platforms for Total Oil Marine. Detailed engineering design phase completed on 28 March 1993. Also responsible for the bid documents, bid evaluation and documents review for :

1. power, control, instruments and telecommunication cables.
2. low voltage motors
3. Navigation aids
4. Harmonic Filter Preparation of cost estimate for the electrical equipment for toxic waste incineration plant in Teeside for Cory Environmental and Lurgi GmbH. Preparation of cost estimate for the electrical equipment for a Lube Oil Blending plant, Vacuum Drying Units 1/2 and Distillation Unit 4 for Kstovo/Gorki, Russia.

Jan 1990 - Aug 1991 Electrowatt Consulting Engineers Nov 1990 - Aug 1991

Consultant, Senior Electrical Engineer, responsible for technical and economic studies of electricity development projects. Analysis, design and project engineering of generation, transmission, distribution and industrial power systems. Experience included :

1. Technical review of feasibility study with regard to the electrical and C & I aspects of the 4 X 210 MW oil/gas fired Jamshoro Power Station including a 220/500 kV switchyard for ABTECH Power Generation Company Ltd., Karachi, Pakistan.
2. Preparation of electrical and I & C specification for Lavrion Combined Cycle Power Station, 1000 MW (4 GT + 2ST) including 400 kV GIS SF6 Substation for Public Power Corporation, Athens, Greece (Lahmeyer International, Frankfurt).
3. Inspection / Type and Routine Tests of (4) Generator Transformer, 8.65 MVA, 34.5/11 kV Dukhan Power System Development Phase II for Qatar General Petroleum Corporation, Qatar.
4. Inspection of (4) neutral earthing resistors for Dukhan Power System Development Phase II for Qatar General Petroleum Corporation, Qatar.
5. Fault level calculations and transient stability studies for Dukhan Power System Development Phase II for Qatar General Petroleum Corporation, Qatar.
6. Inspection of the SCADA software for the extended system to include Sahid Nihayda and Lekhwain Power Stations for Petroleum Development Oman, Oman.

Jan 1990 - May 1991 Resident Project Manager, for Empresa Nacional de Electricidad, S.A., Cochabamba, Bolivia

Responsible for the coordination of the preparation of environmental reports, design details, specification and bid documents for the 500 MW Gas Turbine Power Plant in open cycle mode. The design and specification included the necessary provisions to convert the power plant from open cycle to combined cycle in the future. It also included a 220 kV, outdoor SF6 type, double busbar substation as well as a small 220 kV/33 kV S/S for the local supply. Also included providing input to the local Civil Engineers and Architects designing the power plant as well as checking/reviewing their design approach. The work was carried out by a team from Electrowatt, Zurich and Lahmeyer International, Frankfurt. This also included participating in meetings with the World Bank, Inter-American Bank for Development as well as presentations to the Minister of Energy and other top level local civil servants. The duties also included setting up the office, hiring personnel ( administrative, technical and engineers ) as well as acting as EWI's representative.

Oct 1989 - Dec 1989 Brown & Root Vickers Ltd.

Principal Engineer responsible for the design and specification of electrical equipment for Piper Field Redevelopment, Occidental Petroleum, including :

1. Preparation of tender documents for system studies ( load flow, short circuit, harmonic penetration and transient stability ) for the electrical system of Piper "B" platform.
2. Tender evaluation of the protective relays for the electrical system - Fault calculations and generator decrement curve using IEC 909.

Jan 1988 - Sept 1989 Electrowatt Engineering Services (UK) Ltd.

1. Senior Electrical Engineer, Energy Systems Division, responsible for technical and economic studies of electricity development projects. Analysis, design and project engineering of generation, transmission, distribution and industrial power systems. Experience included: - Transient stability studies for comprehensive Load Management Systems: PLC and hardwired option for Aluminium Bahrain, Bahrain.
2. Design review of all electrical aspects of the 60 MW combined cycle power plant for Aluminium Bahrain, Bahrain. - Inspection of the generator/generator-transformer relay panel, auxiliary station transformers ( 2 x 1.25 MVA + 2 x 2.0 MVA ) for Aluminium Bahrain, Bahrain.
3. Management of engineering, detail design, procurement of Sequential Events Recorder for Aluminium Bahrain, Bahrain. - Specification of load management system for control of power installation comprising 24 gas turbines, 1 steam turbine (in combined cycle mode with 5 GT), associated 33 kV transformers, potline rectiformers and other loads for Aluminium Bahrain, Bahrain.
4. Specification for Fire Protection and Detection System for the 33 kV Switchgear building, transformers and associated equipment for Aluminium Bahrain, Bahrain.
5. Contract administration of several packages of the 33 kV Integrated Electrical System including tender evaluation, preparation of contract documents, design review, progress evaluation and expediting and equipment inspection for Aluminium Bahrain, Bahrain.
6. Inspection of the microprocessor-based control equipment for the aluminium production line for Aluminium Bahrain, Bahrain.
7. Inspection of the Central Switching and Control Facilities Panel (active mimic) for Aluminium Bahrain, Bahrain.
8. Protection study for the refurbished 11 kV system and also provided advice to project/design engineer on protection/relay matters for UKAEA - Harwell.
9. Development of a computer program to calculate and depict the voltage drop against the MW transferred along an overhead line. The voltage drop is determined for leading and lagging power factors as well as unity.
10. Advice to design engineer on protection requirements for the 150 MW generator and generator transformer for Bilsthorpe Power Station Project, East Midlands Electricity Board.
11. Earth fault protection review for the 33/11/6 kV system of SGI's system for Sabah Gas Industries, Labuan, Sabah, Malaysia.

March 1987 - Dec 1988 Toshiba International Company Limited (UK).

Project Engineer, responsible for project management and engineering of substations and power station projects. This involved interpreting clients requirements, undertaking engineering design and co-ordination, supervising in-house and outside engineering design, inspection, liaising/assisting/visiting site works which included : Site investigation of the modifications required for the relocation of the existing control and relay panels for the 220/33 kV Substation Extension Project at Al Ain for Water Electricity Department, Abu Dhabi. Also responsible for the contract administration of the low voltage DC system contract for E48 and Abu Mureikha substations in Abu Dhabi for Water Electricity Department, Abu Dhabi.