Topic:"Asset Management" in M03513

Why do this project? A condition and risk assessment of the medium voltage switchgear at the Nictaux powerhouse was completed. The assessment revealed the existing oil-filled circuit breakers, power cables, control relays, protective relay...

AI summary A risk assessment of the Nictaux powerhouse's medium voltage switchgear identified obsolete components, including oil-filled circuit breakers and voltage regulators, which have reached the end of their useful life, necessitating replacement.

REDACTED 1 Generation Responses 2 3 Request IR-G9: 4 5 With respect to the following: 6 Page 27, CI# 16497, HYD Nictaux Electrical Refurbishment, and 7 Page 28, CI# 16495, White Rock Electrical Refurbishment 8 9 a) Please provide a copy of...

AI summary A request (IR-G9) seeks studies, budgets, and assessments for two hydro facility refurbishment projects. The response cites a 2010 confidential report on NSPI's medium voltage switchgear, citing intellectual property protections and potential impacts on competitive procurement.

Generation Responses Request IR-G40: With reference to IR-G9, some of these components are, according to the report, in bad shape, why were these allowed to deteriorate to such a degree before replacing? Response IR-G40: NSPI will run equi...

AI summary NSPI explains that equipment is operated until scheduled maintenance, and some components may deteriorate without showing signs before inspection. If deterioration is identified, it is used to adjust maintenance plans or inspection intervals.

CI # 16497 HYD Nictaux Electrical Refurbishment $662,307 The current cost estimate for this project of $662,307 represents a slight reduction from the amount of $662,935, which was included in the 2010 ACE Plan. As a part of the 2010 ACE P...

AI summary The Board approved a $662,307 capital expenditure for Nictaux Electrical Refurbishment, reducing from the 2010 ACE Plan estimate. While approving the project due to aging switchgear, the Board highlighted concerns about inconsistent maintenance practices at five hydro facilities, urging improved preventative maintenance scheduling in future filings.

CI # 16497 HYD Nictaux Electrical Refurbishment $662,307 The current cost estimate for this project of $662,307 represents a slight reduction from the amount of $662,935, which was included in the 2010 ACE Plan. As a part of the 2010 ACE P...

AI summary The Board approved NSPI's $662,307 request for the Nictaux Electrical Refurbishment project after reviewing responses to Information Requests. The project was initially withheld in the 2010 ACE Plan due to insufficient justification. The Board noted concerns from Hatch's report about inadequate maintenance practices at five hydro facilities, emphasizing the need for standardized preventative maintenance to ensure system reliability and safety.