Design and Build of 415V Transportable Pump Starter - CQU Project

This document details a project focused on designing and building a 415V transportable pump starter for a fictional open-cutting coal mine (CQU Coal) at Central Queensland University, Australia. The project involved designing a compact pump starter, improving its efficacy, using LVSIM software for simulation, estimating power efficiency, and comparing experimental with theoretical outcomes. The project addressed challenges like adhering to ANZ standards and circuit design issues, which were resolved through supervisor guidance and design improvements. The pump starter featured wide-band encapsulation plug-in coils, high magnetic efficiency, and unique mechanical interlocking, with consideration for ANZ standards and integration of a suitable electrical motor. This project showcases the application of electrical engineering skills in a practical context, contributing to the operational needs of the CQU Coal Surface Operation. Desklib provides access to this and other solved assignments to aid students in their studies.

CE 2.1 Project Information
Name of the project: 415 V Transportable Pump Starter Build, PS 01
Location of the project: Central Queensland University, Australia
Project Duration: March 6, 2017, until June 2, 2017
Organization: Central Queensland University
Role and Designation during the time: Electrical Engineer
CE 2.2 Project Background
CE 2.2.1 Characteristics of the project
CQU Coal is one of the fictional open-cutting coal-mine, which is being performed by
the Central Queensland University of Australia. Hypothetically, this specific open-cutting
coalmine is being located in Australia. During my educational second semester, I eventually
got a distinctive scope for planning a moveable pump-starter. The major purpose of this
particular pump-starter execution was driving the pontoon-pump, which was being deployed
within the Central Queensland University Coal-Surface Operation. I have even done the work
in only 3 months after the involvement of my two team members. All of these pump-starters
were the major needs of the pumping-installations, which function within 415 V. As a
specific pontoon-pump was required being driven for this CQU Coal Surface Operation,
eventually, I gave extra responsiveness towards the respective design of the pump-starter. For
the simulation of software, I even had utilized the software of LVSIM or LabVolt. The
computer-assisted 0.2kW electro mechanical training systems were used in the project with
8006-1 model. The power-circuit training systems of DC, as well as AC, were being

considered here. Hence, in this particular project, I had proposed the most compact and
complete design for the pump-starter effectively and efficiently.
CE 2.2.2 Objectives developed for the project
The development of this pump-starter should have been done after following few
kinds of Australian as well as New Zealand standard such as electric equipment for the mine,
electrical installations, quarries and many others. I also had to ensure some security
precautions regarding project work completion. Hence, to complete this project work and
then producing significant power with the help of the design of an efficient pump starter to
the CQU Coal Surface Operations, few objectives were developed by me:
 To provide a complete as well as compact design to a pump starter, which can be
easily driven by the CQU Coal Surface Operations in CQU.
 To improve and eliminate the intrinsic shortcomings of this designed machine of
pump starter to provide better efficacy.
 To utilize Lab Volt or LVSIM software to simulate and thus to improve each and
every operation of CQU Coal.
 To use a few significant methodologies for estimating or calculating the efficiency of
power and limit of effectiveness provided to this specific organization of CQU.
 To organize the entire experimental setup to complete this particular project work.
 To contrast and compare these experimental outcomes with my theoretical outcomes.
CE 2.2.3 My area of work
I was engaged as the chief electrical-engineer within this project. I have experiences
within the electrical field for my past inclusion in some of the project works and hence in this
project I comprised of the major duty to propose a compact design to this pump starter in the
CQU Coal Surface Operation. As an electrical engineer by profession, it was quite easy for

Project
Supervisor
Electrical Engineer
(Me)
Team Member of the
project
Team Member of the
project
me of proposing the compact designing for the pump starter and thus I was successful to
execute my responsibilities efficiently. Furthermore, as I have provided the project design, I
had the responsibility for helping out other team members for their proper performance as
well as work outcomes. Since I had skills like critical thinking power and logical reasoning,
my supervisor kept confidence up on me to execute this project.
CE 2.2.4 Project Group
Figure 1: People involved in the project
CE 2.2.5 My responsibilities throughout the project
During this project called 415 V Transportable Pump-Starter Build, PS 01, I was
being given to propose a detailed and compact design of a specific pump-starter to help out
the CQU Coal-Surface Operation. The major and noteworthy characteristics of the machine
of pump starter included wide-band encapsulation plug-in coils, high efficiency as well as
effectiveness magnetic and even can be mounted in all directions. The average temperature
range for this particular pump starter machine was within 50C until 550C. I maintained the
core characteristic of unique mechanical-interlocking in the pump starter for making this

machine perform perfectly. I even coupled a moveable pump starter by a correct and suitable
electrical motor to initiate the pontoon-pump that is being instigated within the Central
Queensland University Coal-Surface Operation. As I had utilized the simulation software of
LVSIM or Lab Volt beforehand, I undertook the duty to execute this simulation part in
project. I also made sure that ANZ standards regarding LVSIM software like
AS/NZS4871.1:2012, AS/NZS2081:2011, AS60529-2004 and AS/NZS3000:2007 were
properly sustained within the work.
CE 2.3 Distinctive Activity
CE 2.3.1 Comprehending the Theory of Project
I had utilized my theoretical understanding regarding electrical motor as well as
circuit design. Furthermore, basic knowledge of pump-hydraulics or working principle of a
centrifugal pump is also used here. I even had to consider the various pump designing rules
such as CD 100M, CD 300M and GS P10.
Figure 2: Pump Starter of the project

I also had evaluated the respective range of relay and then has used the run capacitor
to complete the pump starter of this project.
Cat. HP Relay Range (Amp) Run Capacitor (mfd)
CPPM50-25-SP 0.5 HP/ 0.75 HP 3.5 – 6.5 25
CPPM50-20-SP 0.5 HP/ 0.75 HP 3.5 – 6.5 20
CPPM50H-25-SP 0.5 HP/ 0.75 HP 3.5 – 6.5 25
CPPM60-36-SP 1 HP 6.8 – 11.7 36
CPPM60-25-SP 1 HP 6.8 – 11.7 25
CPPM60H-36-SP 1 HP 6.8 – 11.7 36
CPPM60-50-SP 1.5 HP 6.8 – 11.7 50
CPPM60H-25-SP 1.5 HP 6.8 – 11.7 50
CPPM70-50-SP 2 HP 11.0 – 20.0 50
CPPM70-36-SP 2 HP 11.0 – 20.0 36
CPPM70H-50-SP 2 HP 11.0 – 20.0 50
Table 1: Pump with Mini Manual DOL Starter with Voltmeter and Ammeter
As there were 2 distinctive models present in this project of movable pump starter that
was premium and economy, the most significant characteristics such as short-circuit
protection with MCB and then direct on-line was till 24A relay rating. Furthermore, this star-
delta of 135A relay-rating was to be undertaken within the work. The various indications of
the trip as well as on-off were also being considered in this project and hence voltmeter with
phase-selector switching was being taken. I even had to use the software of LV SIM to
simulate the work.

CE 2.3.2 Engineering knowledge and skills applied in the project
The major skill that I have applied in the project work was circuit design. I had the
ability to design this complete pump starter machine with the help of circuit designing.
Furthermore, my knowledge and skill of utilizing Lab Volt software had helped me out to
simulate this work of pump starter machine. The power consumption, voltage calculation and
complex problem-solving were also being applied in the project work.
CE 2.3.3 Accomplishment and Task Performed
I had successfully achieved my technical data to design the respective 415 V pump
starter. The technical data are given below:
Table 2: Technical Data of the project
These above-provided technical data was being responsible to bring significant
changes in the project work and thus I was able to ensure that this efficiency was quite high
than other. For the simulation, I had to use the software of LVSIM. These data were hence
contrasted and compared with my theoretical outcomes.
CE 2.3.4 Identified issues and their solutions
2.3.4.1 Issues

The most significant technical difficulty, which I had confronted in this project was
during following ANZ standards for LVSIM software. I was expected to follow all the
standards; however, I could not do so. It was majorly because of the fact that I did not have
an idea of the standards of ANZ. The next technical difficulty, which I had confronted in this
project was while designing of the circuit with pump starter machine. The respective design
was wrong and thus this project was delayed.
2.3.4.2 Solutions
Regarding the issue of ANZ standards, I undertook proper help from the supervisor of
the project. He had the ability to provide me guidance about all of these standards and thus I
was able to maintain AS/NZS4871.1:2012, AS/NZS2081:2011, AS60529-2004 and
AS/NZS3000: 2007 for the Lab Volt software. Regarding next issue, I provided the solution
of making the perfect circuit design after maintenance of other aspects.
CE 2.3.5 Plan to produce creative and innovative work
While analysis and review of the previous research over the electrical circuits or use
of LV SIM software, I also made the most effective planning to produce resourceful works of
the project.

CE 2.3.6 Collaborative Work
I needed to consider that every team member is cooperating with us in the work. I
therefore undertook distinct perspectives while doing my task. The discrete ideas were
tremendously helpful to obtain an improved project result vision with the project’s real
resource usage. I even conducted weekly team-meets with my project supervisor for proper
execution of communication planning or sharing of information.
CE 2.4 Project Review
CE 2.4.1 Project Overview
I have confidently projected the subsequent design for my project’s pump-starter. This
typical project was thus being executed suitably within my provided deadline. I also have
made use of the LV SIM software for completing the work.
CE 2.4.2 My Contribution to work
My major contributions to this work were utilizing core electrical based knowledge to
make a proper design of the pump-starter. I also have helped all other team members within
the project for clearing the doubts. Furthermore, I even recommended my opinions to
complete the project effectively.