Case Studies
Engineering projects in detail
Deep dives into how Deftec solves complex electrical, automation, and control systems challenges for Australia's toughest industries.
Wooreen BESS: OT Cyber Security Design
End-to-end OT cyber security design for a grid-scale battery energy storage system, delivering IEC 62443 SL3 security architecture, risk assessment, and technical specification under AESCSF and SOCI Act requirements.
Anglo-Aquila: Compressors 1 and 2 Cabling Replacement
Replacement of 840 metres of primary cabling on two compressor units at Anglo-Aquila, including underground conduit remediation, conductor resizing, and full system testing.
Kestrel Coal: Life of Mine Electrical Labour Support
Six-month electrical labour engagement at Kestrel North Coal Mine supporting RTGM installation, conveyor signal upgrades, WiFi deployment, and pump commissioning across underground operations.
Moranbah North Mine: Domain Changeover Support
Specialist PCS engineering support for Citect and Ignition domain migration at Moranbah North Mine, ensuring operational continuity during critical platform transitions.
Oaky North Coal: Ventilation Fan 07 Overhaul and Installation
Complete electrical overhaul and relocation of Ventilation Fan 07 at Oaky North Coal, including lightning protection design, SCADA integration, and full C0-C6 commissioning to STD1422.
Aquila Bulk Scanner: ACV002 Sensor and Cable Replacement
Turnkey replacement of a Sick bulk scanner sensor on the ACV002 conveyor at Aquila Mine, including PLC code development, Citect SCADA integration, and underground commissioning.
Major Electrical: MG18 Dewatering System RPEQ Compliance Review
Independent RPEQ-certified review of electrical design documentation for a BHP Mitsubishi Alliance dewatering system, verifying cable sizing, protection coordination, and AS/NZS compliance.
Moranbah North Mine: MG-113 Conveyor Control System Upgrade
Redesign of conveyor drive control logic at Moranbah North Mine, replacing unstable PID algorithms with proportional load-sharing across dual 630kW drives for reliable operation.
Oaky North Coal: 110kW Pump Starter Refurbishment and Control System Integration
Refurbishment and modernisation of a 110kW pump starter switchboard at Oaky North Coal, integrating soft starting, telemetry radio, and IIoT-ready remote monitoring to AS/NZS mining standards.
TARP Station: Solar-Powered Mobile Monitoring Trailer
Design and manufacture of a self-sufficient solar-powered monitoring trailer integrating SCADA, weather instrumentation, AI-powered surveillance, and 4G connectivity for remote site deployment.
Oracle Industries: SS60 Overhaul PCS Works
Complete control system modernisation for Oracle Industries' SS60 installation, including PLC code audit, Redlion HMI configuration, SCADA updates, and 10 days of on-site commissioning support.
Oaky North Coal: TC04 Condition Monitoring System
Design and manufacture of a standardised condition monitoring system for Oaky North Coal's TC04 tripper conveyor, integrating vibration analysis and temperature sensing with PLC and IIoT platforms.
Grosvenor Mine: High-Capacity Fibre Optic Run
Design and installation of dual 48-core singlemode fibre optic cables spanning 5km across Grosvenor Coal Mine, providing a redundant high-capacity data backbone for critical mining systems.
German Creek: Grasstree West Overland Conveyor Dupline Upgrade
Turnkey upgrade of the dupline emergency shutdown system on the 7km Grasstree West Overland Conveyor, including SIL risk assessment, RS485 PLC integration, and full site commissioning.
Grosvenor Mine: MG105 Kiosk Substation Control System
Design, programming, and factory acceptance testing of an Allen-Bradley CompactLogix control system for the MG105 kiosk substation at Anglo American's Grosvenor Mine.
Nepean Conveyors: Cloud Database Migration and Asset Tracking Platform
Cloud-hosted SQL database and web platform for Nepean Conveyors, replacing fragmented spreadsheets with unified asset tracking, automated service alerts, and RFID-ready architecture.
Aquila Mine: Dewatering Pump Control System Upgrade
Complete control system design and implementation for dual 150kW dewatering pumps at Anglo's Aquila Mine, featuring Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC, automated duty-cycle balancing, and Citect SCADA integration.
CapCoal: E300 Motor Protection Relay Configuration
Factory acceptance testing and configuration of E300 motor protection relays for CapCoal, including parameterisation of overload protection, trip logic, and control settings for mining deployment.