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Capability Profile | Power Transmission & Distribution


Contents

1. Company Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3

1.1. Financial Highlights ...................................................................................................... 4

2. Sector Overview.................................................................................................................. 5

3. Morson Projects Limited .................................................................................................... 6

4. Morson Projects Power Sector ........................................................................................... 7

4.1. Capabilities................................................................................................................... 8

4.2. Case Studies ............................................................................................................... 11

4.3. Key Resource ............................................................................................................. 17


1. Company Introduction

Morson Group

Since 1969, Morson Group (Morson) has continually grown, broadening its range of services

and evolving to become a leading provider of human capital and engineering design

solutions to the engineering and technical business sectors. Our unique dual offering of our

recruitment and resource expertise alongside our engineering design consultancy provides

the flexibility and capability that today’s clients demand.

Long-term partnerships are the foundation of our business, so the need to build and

maintain strong relationships with our clients is of great importance. Our partnership

approach provides a mutually beneficial environment where trust, investment and

innovation are key.

Engineering and Technical Recruitment with Morson International

Morson International is a specialist technical and engineering recruitment company for the

engineering industry, and was recently named as the UK’s No.1 Technical Recruiter in the

definitive industry publication, the Top 250 Report. Morson International delivers

exceptional personnel to a diverse client base across the world, and develops bespoke,

innovative recruitment solutions across all sectors.

Morson works with integrity at all times and has a commitment to excellence:

43 UK offices and 10 International branches

Approximately 400,000 computerised candidate records

43 years’ experience in Labour Supply Management

Full capability in both Temporary and Permanent placements

Engineering, Design, Installation and Commissioning Services with Morson

Projects

Morson Projects provides cost-effective, multi-disciplined project management,

engineering, Installation and Commissioning and design services to clients across a variety of

industrial sectors. Services range from complete ‘turnkey’ project management through to

detailed design exercises. Clients have the opportunity to outsource complete ‘turnkey’

packages to Morson Projects.

As a leading provider of technical resource and engineering solutions, Morson has the

experience and capability to deliver qualified and experienced personnel to all sectors.

Morson is a service-led business, understanding the requirements of its client organisations

and tailoring its service offering to provide a fully aligned, customer centred solution.


1.1. Financial Highlights


2. Sector Overview

We pride ourselves on our consistent delivery of quality services across the range of

industries we operate within. We believe that the key to this is excellent customer service

and providing our clients, employees and contractors with the support they require in order

to perform to the best of their capabilities.

We tailor our services to meet clients’ specific needs and proactively source new ways of

continuing to be the best at what we do.

Industrial

Building, Construction & Infrastructure

Power, Nuclear & Utilities

Telecoms

Oil & Gas

Scientific

Automotive

Aerospace

Marine & Shipbuilding

Rail

IT

Professional Services


3. Morson Projects Limited

Morson Projects provides multi-disciplined engineering, project management and design

services to clients within the aerospace, nuclear and process, & general Engineering

Industries. The services provided range from basic detailing exercises through to complete

‘turnkey’ project management services.

Morson Projects has over 600 personnel housed within our modern, fully equipped offices

utilising the latest technology. Morson Projects offers a compatible and complementary

service to our clients in a committed, partnership environment.

Expansion has enabled Morson Projects to increase both our in house capabilities and staff

numbers to over 600 personnel. Morson Projects has over 150 degree-qualified engineers,

across all disciplines offering greater project management and engineering control.

This engineering capability enables Morson Projects to offer complete multi-disciplined

project management services led by suitably qualified and experienced personnel.

Industry sectors serviced

Power Distribution

Industrial

Nuclear

Aerospace

Defence

Specific Capabilities:

Project Management

Power Engineering, Installation & Commissioning

Control, Electrical and Instrumentation

SCADA & PLC

Mechanical Engineering

Piping – Wet Process

HVAC

Stress Analysis

Asset Care

Technical Documentation

Tooling Design & Manufacture

Manufacturing Engineering

Aerospace Structures Design & Analysis

Aerospace Systems

NC Programming


4. Morson Projects Power Sector

Within the UK, electricity demand is growing, and placing increasing demands on existing

transmission and distribution systems. National and regional electricity companies and

major industrial consumers are embarking on major refurbishment projects to replace aged

primary plant, protection and control systems.

The activities of the Power Engineering team cover all aspects of Electrical Engineering from

Transmission and Distribution switchgear to the engineering design of full protection

refurbishments and modifications.

Additionally, as the UK commits to reducing its carbon footprint, Morson Projects sees its

engineering expertise being utilised to create innovative solutions in the Wind generation

industry.

Ensuring full compliance with the customer’s site safety rules, CDM rules, UK legislation and

of course our Health, Safety and Environment policies, Morson Projects engineers are

National Grid competent personnel.

Installation & Commissioning Solutions:

Established in January 2006, and providing a comprehensive Power Protection, Control

System Installation and Commissioning service.

The solution covers the Installation and Commissioning of transformers, switchgear and

protection relay panels for transmission and distribution power systems up to 400kV

including gas insulated, Diesel and open terminal equipment. This includes our suppliers

type registered solutions.


4.1. Capabilities

Morson Projects has experience of Design Engineering, Installation and Commissioning of

both primary and secondary electrical systems including switchgear, circuit breakers,

transformers and protection. Particular capabilities include: In-house design and

engineering / CAD team working on new build and interface engineering projects;

Switchgear and control panel design, procurement and build; Installation and testing

capabilities, with a proven track record of new build, integration of new and existing

switchgear, protection refurbishments, SF6 handling and testing, fully structured and

phased site-work packages, TP141 commissioning engineers; Post-installation services

including full commissioning of transformers and substation protection, site demobilisation,

service and support. Morson also have a capability for installation and commission of LVAC

equipment including Diesel Generators.

Site services cover the Installation and Commissioning of transformers, switchgear and

protection relay panels for transmission and distribution power systems up to 400kV

including gas insulated and open terminal equipment.

Commissioning of Multifunctional IED Relays is carried out utilising the latest computer

controlled 3 phase test sets to digitally generate high accuracy test signals.

Morson Projects provide engineers who are National Grid competent personnel, capabilities

include: Project Management, Interface circuit design, layout/Space management Design,

Site Management, CDM Application, Risk Assessments and Method Statements, Installation

& Commissioning of substation primary equipment, 'Light current' wiring modification and

installation work, Installation, glanding, and termination of multi-core/pair cable.

Morson Projects staff are fully trained and equipped to meet the rigorous site safety

standards expected.

Morson Projects Control, Electrical and Instrumentation team is centred on a formidable

team of dedicated engineers, designers and draughtsmen. This provides our clients with a

flexible outsourced solution, capable of delivering complex, challenging, high and low

voltage design projects.


The group provides initial concepts, through to production of drawings and documentation,

to commissioning and testing.

The Control, Electrical and Instrumentation team includes the provision of designs for

Building Services (power, lighting and heating), Motor Control Centres, Switch Rooms, and

Process Control including microprocessor systems (PLC).

This includes front end design, detail design, manufacture, optioneering and plant layouts in

both Mechanical and Control, Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines, as well as design

support during plant installation and commissioning.

Recently acquired by the Morson Group, Ematics is a specialist control systems integrator

that provides high quality industrial automation and information systems.

With a wealth of experience in managing projects across several industry sectors including

transportation, process control, manufacturing, power, and environmental. Ematics delivers

innovative solutions to strict quality standards including SIL related safety systems and IEC

61508 / BSEN 50128.

Our highly skilled and committed technical staff are able to deliver complex automation

projects across a range of markets for a diverse client base. Why not take advantage of our

experience and use our technical services to ensure that your projects are successfully

delivered.

At the heart of any process, the safety critical SCADA system must be meticulously planned

and flawlessly implemented. With decades of experience in the field, Ematics have a proven

record delivering custom built and off-the-shelf based SCADA packages to multiple safety

standards, including projects with full SIL level 3 requirements.

Ematics can upgrade or replace your existing legacy networks with modern IP solutions, as

well as create network architectures in remote locations using Wi-Fi, WiMAX, mobile 3G &

HSDPA+ systems.

Ematics staff maintain all major industry standard qualifications, including CISCO CCNA &

CCNP, and Microsoft networking and security professionals.

Ematics has the in-house expertise to provide for a wide range of security and surveillance

solutions. We can design and implement a full security infrastructure system including Video

Wall for control rooms, Video analytics for tunnel incident monitoring, remote location

monitoring as well as full video recording & archiving systems.


Tunnel lighting, heat detection systems, CCTV Systems, radio systems, public address

system. We integrate all your tunnel subsystems directly to SCADA.

The Project Management team comprises of professional project managers that utilises a

Prince 2 based system for the planning, organising and the managing of resources to achieve

the successful completion of project goals and objectives. The team manages the project

from design to implementation, and interfaces with the client until the project is completed

and accepted by the client.

Morson Project recognises that the success of any project depends upon the presence of a

robust project management structure. In recent years, Morson Project has made

considerable investment in personnel, infrastructure and systems to improve its project

management capabilities.

Morson Projects has developed its own bespoke management toolsets covering cost

control, HR, document control, programme & portfolio management, and these toolsets are

subject to continuous improvement including lessons learned. The next phase of

development is the integration of the systems into a single enterprise solution providing

instant access and reporting for the project and senior managers, and also secure access for

the client to enable them to view the project metrics remotely.


4.2. Case Studies

Morson Projects provides engineering consultancy services to the utilities and energy

industries. Our proven experience allows us to serve a diverse range of industry clients.

The following case studies demonstrate Morson Projects past experience within the utilities

and energy industries.

Project Title Light Current Works Framework

Client

National Grid

Detailed Description of the Project

Morson Projects is currently included on a Framework agreement with National Grid for Light Current Works all packages are awarded through separate call-off processes under the agreement. The work Morson Projects undertakes includes:

Identification of the need for re-engineering of obsolete equipment.

Performing site surveys to establish condition and location of existing equipment.

Updating electrical design drawings.

Completion of an “existing drawing” suitability study.

Completion of a settings review to identify any setting changes required as per National Grid’s Specifications, Standards and procedures.

Specify and supply any replacement/new relays that may be required.

Produce detailed design work.

Ensure a fully compliant design verification/assurance process is followed in line with National Grids Standards and procedures.

Carry out Factory Acceptance Tests where applicable.

Install and commission equipment in compliance with National Grid’s Standards and procedures.

Completion of all snagging works prior to site de-mobilisation.


Project Title Heysham Operational Tripping (under Light Current Work Framework)

Client

National Grid


The Heysham Operation Tripping Scheme (OTS) identifies the current and future need for

additional generation sources to be incorporated into the Transmission System, in the North

West 1 and North West 2 regions.

The OTS enabling project being carried by Morson Projects and National Grid will integrate

these generation fields with the existing supplies and create and robust network. The

intertrip will automatically trip a breaker that removes a generator from the Transmission

System when it receives a specific signal. The signal is delivered when a predetermined fault

on a specific part of the transmission system occurs. The requirement for an intertrip is

usually identified at the time of connection of a generator and is specified within the

Bilateral Connection that is agreed between National Grid and the Generator for that

connection.

Morson Projects responsibilities are to assist National Grid in the enabling works for the

Operational Tripping Scheme, by carrying out site surveys to identify the feasibility of using

current primary assets on thirty circuits across sixteen sites. Once these surveys have been

carried out Morson Projects are to provide design intent documents and engineering design

packages.

Morson Projects Installation & Commissioning department are supplying all build

requirements along with the installation and commissioning required supported by their

own TP144 site management and TP141 commissioning team.

The new Heysham OTS scheme is due to go into operation in October 2015.


Project Title Mechanically Switching Capacitator Bank Protection Upgrade (under Light Current Work Framework)

Client

National Grid


Many of the capacitor banks installed in the early 1990s

utilised a capacitor out of balance protection relay produced by

GEC, Type DTCB 11.

There is a potential risk that to leave the existing relays in

service may result in their failure, as a number have done

already. This would leave the equipment unprotected and out of service.

Therefore, a modern replacement protection relay is required to give reliable operational

capacity.

Morson Projects have been awarded the project from National Grid to upgrade the out of

balance protection on Mechanically Switched Capacitor Banks at a number of substations in

the Midlands and South.

To upgrade the current MSC protection, Morson Projects responsibilities are to by carrying

out site surveys, identify the extent of any new design or installation works, supply a fully

compliant type registered solution to UKBP/TP 183, complete with design and setting design

assurance carried out in house.

Once these stages are met 20 protection schemes will be designed and manufactured in

house in Morson Projects workshop, these will then undergo a full National Grid Factory

Acceptance Test (FAT) by the client prior to leaving for site.

All interface design works and design assurance will be carried out by a Morson Projects’

dedicated Power Engineering Team.

Morson Projects Installation & Commissioning department are supplying all installation and

commissioning required supported by their own TP144 Site Management and TP141

Commissioning Team.


Project Title ENWL CLASS (Customer Load Active Systems Services)

Client

Electricity North West/Siemens


The aim of CLASS is to increase the capacity of the electricity distribution network by using

innovative dynamic voltage control. It’s a low-cost solution which will create a number of

advantages for customers. It can be deployed on a national level and it will make it easier to

adopt low carbon technologies onto the electricity network such as wind and solar power.

The CLASS AVC Trial project being carried by Morson Projects, Siemens and ENWL will

integrate a Smart Grid controller into 60 trail sites within ENWL’s North West region. This

smart grid controller coupled to new auto voltage control systems and remote telemetry

connections will enable each substation to be monitored and enable tap staggering

techniques for the provision of reactive power services (i.e. voltage regulation / cost saving).

Morson Projects responsibilities were to survey all 60 sites to identify the extent of

additional design and install required. Once the surveys were undertook Morson Projects

carried out a full electrical / mechanical interfacing design package for the new substation

and transformer tap controllers.

Morson Projects installation & commissioning department supplied all build requirements

along with the installation and commissioning required, supported by their own site

management and commissioning team.

Project Title Design Consultancy Services Framework

Client

Electricity North West


Morson Projects are responsible for Consultancy Services, to support Electricity North West

with the construction of 132kV, 33kV and HV Primary (33/HV Substations) Typical work

includes:-

Circuit & Wiring Diagram Production

Multicore Cabling Information

General Arrangement Drawing Production

Scanning of Site Drawings


As built drawing logging onto ENWL systems.

Morson Projects have been working closely with ENWL for 5 years and have developed a

strong relationship. Morson Projects has a dedicated skilled team carrying out the work to

ENWL standards and are all H100 authorised.

Project Title Secondary Design Services Framework

Client

Western Power Distribution


Morson Projects is currently within a Framework for secondary design services for Western Power Distribution from 11 to 132kV work includes the following:

Upfront protection/control system design and schematics,

Wiring diagrams,

General arrangements

Cabling interface drawings

Design & manufacture of control and protection cubicles / panels.

Project Title McNeill (Back to Back) HVDC Convertor Station

Client

Alstom PES


McNeill HVDC Back-to-back station is an HVDC back-to-back station, which is used for the

interconnection of the power grids of the Canadian provinces Alberta and Saskatchewan

and went in service in 1989. McNeill HVDC back-to-back station can transfer a maximum

power of 150 MW at a voltage of 42 kV. The station, which was built by Alstom, is unique as

no smoothing reactor is required. The thyristor valves of the station are cooled by an

aqueous ethylene/glycol solution, which does not freeze at temperature of -50°C.

In February 2012 Alstom Grid’s PES division was awarded the project to complete a full

control system refurbishment along with upgrading the current Mimic interface point being

updated to a PC based SCADA system.

Morson Projects responsibilities were to assist Alstom Grid in the overall control system

interfacing along with site installation & commissioning support.

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This included development of schematics, wiring diagrams, cables etc. to complete the

control and protection throughout the new works.

Project Title St Asaph Reinforcement Protection & Control

Client

Scottish Power Energy Networks


The installation of a new SuperGrid transformer by National Grid at St Asaph Grid and an

increase in demand triggered the requirement to reconfigure the operational running

arrangement of the 132kV system between Pentir and Connahs Quay Grid to ensure the

132kV system operates within the fault level capability of the requirement in that particular

network.

Upon the award on the contract Morson Projects were to then design, manufacture, FAT,

deliver to site and off-load the protection and control panels for St Asaph 132kV substation.

The panels were completed with small wiring, terminal boards,

labels, links & fuses and ancillary equipment detailed within the

specification including wiring diagrams. Bus Wiring and associated

terminal blocks shall be designed to accommodate addition and or

removal of future and existing panels. Where a Future Panel space is

allowed in the panel suite layout, any required bus wiring is to be

carried through to the next existing Panel by means of multicores.


4.3. Key Resource

Our and Control Division is over 90 team members strong as portrayed in Figure 1 below we

can provide our clients with a suitably qualified and experienced multi-functional team. In

addition to our team we have the ability to network with, identify and recruit suitably

qualified and experienced professional engineers and will ensure that appropriate levels of

capable industry experienced resource will be secured. Together with our associate

companies, Morson International and Vital Human Resources; we are able to offer the

maximum flexibility to meet all of the Clients requirements.

Figure 1 – Power and Control Group

Morson Projects has a range of skills available from chartered engineers/senior designers to

junior engineers/designers. We provide engineers who are National Grid competent

personnel, capabilities include: Project Management, Interface circuit design, layout/Space

management Design, Site Management, CDM Application, Risk Assessments and Method

Statements, Installation & Commissioning of substation primary equipment, 'Light current'

wiring modification and installation work, Installation, glanding, and termination of multi-

core/pair cable.

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