At Ingemation Ingeniería, we have begun the Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) phase for the low-voltage (LV) distribution panels, the “UPS Sub Distribution Boards,” intended for the DolWin4 and BorWin4 offshore platforms operated by the German TSO Amprion Offshore GmbH. This is an essential step to validate their safety, reliability, and technical compliance prior to shipment and integration.
This project encompasses the design engineering, manufacturing, and delivery to the yard of a total of 36 distribution panels (18 per platform), structured in carefully planned phases.
The first FATs covered four panels, two per platform, designed to operate in 220 VDC systems with conversion to 110 VDC. Subsequently, FATs were conducted on twelve additional panels—six for DolWin4 and six for BorWin4—marking significant progress in the planned technical validation schedule.
At this stage, in addition to the standard tests, the ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) was verified; this equipment is responsible for automatically switching between power sources, ensuring the continuity and reliability of the power supply at the facility.
Along with the FATs, iFATs (Integrated Factory Acceptance Tests) were also conducted, focusing on communications testing. These verifications ensure the correct integration, transmission, and reception of signals between the control panels and the platform control system, validating the interoperability and functionality of the entire system under real operating conditions.
During these sessions, dielectric strength, electrical insulation, circuit voltages and continuity, signal transmission and verification, and comprehensive functional tests were performed.
Each test ensures that the switchgear meets the requirements for operation on HVDC platforms, which are subject to extreme and highly critical conditions.
These FATs are conducted jointly with the end customer, the project certification body, the client Dragados Offshore, and Ingemation Ingeniería, which is responsible for technical development and manufacturing.
All panels tested to date have already been shipped for integration into the platforms.
