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Executive Summary<\/h2>\n
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To support its continued expansion and ensure compliance with modern electrical standards, Edinburgh Airport commissioned a major upgrade of its high-voltage infrastructure. The works centred on the replacement of ageing 11kV substation assets, originally serving the main terminal and wider site operations.<\/p>\n

Edinburgh Airport<\/a> appointed OCS to deliver the works across multiple airside and landside substations. The project involved safely removing and replacing transformers, diesel fuel tanks and associated electrical infrastructure, culminating in the phased installation of a new 15-panel Genie EVO switchboard.<\/p>\n

The 12-month programme was completed in 2018, with all works delivered on schedule and within budget.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div> <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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    \n Substations upgraded with transformers and generator support <\/p>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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    The Brief<\/h2>\n \n
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    \n Upgrade ageing 11kV substation infrastructure across Edinburgh Airport <\/div>\n <\/div> \n
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    \n Replace eight distribution transformers and decommission old diesel fuel tanks <\/div>\n <\/div> \n
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    \n Install temporary generator support to maintain continuity of power <\/div>\n <\/div> \n
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    \n Deliver a new Terminal and Landside Intake Substation with Genie EVO switchboard <\/div>\n <\/div> \n
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    \n Complete works without disrupting operational areas of the airport <\/div>\n <\/div> <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div> <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n
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    The Outcome<\/h2>\n
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    The airport now benefits from a modern, high-resilience substation system that supports both current and future demand. The upgrade ensures compliance with current electrical standards and improves\u00a0efficiency and reliability.<\/p>\n

    Strong working relationships and mutual trust between the delivery teams and airport personnel played a key role in the success of the project.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div> <\/div>\n <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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