Project name: Soft start systems and motor controls for nine pump motors at the Dokan-Sulaymaniyah Dam.
Client: GULF REGION DIVISION-CENTRAL DISTRICT W6EX GRD CENTRAL DISTRICT KO OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM APO AE IRAQ
POC: Salo, Tera L TAG, E-mail: Tera.L.Salo@usace.army.mil
POC: Brady, John TAG Contractor, E-mail: John.Brady@usace.army.mil

Description: Engineering, design review, construction, commissioning, operation and training of new, completely operational, soft start systems and motor controls for nine pump motors at the Dokan-Sulaymaniyah Dam. The system will include all necessary connections, controls and cabling for a complete soft start system for these pumps for 3 pump stations. The system is designed and manufactured by German Company MOCOTECH. The system contains the following:

LS 1 Pump: Supply soft starter system including all requirements, for operating motors of 3 IDP Pumps (12 kV) including cables and capacitor bank for correction over factors. Specifications as follows: 850 kW, Power factor: 0.83, Line Voltage: 11kV, Type: Squirrel Cage, Manufacturer: ABB, Motor Current: 54.4A, Soft Starter Current:140A, PFC selected: 350 kVA.

LS 2 PUMP: Supply soft starter system including all requirements , for operating motors of 3 IDP Pumps (12 kV) including cables and capacitor bank for correction over factors. Specifications as follows: 1,500 kW, Power factor : 0.87, Line Voltage: 11kV, Type: Squirrel Cage, Manufacturer: ABB, Motor Current: 90.47A, Soft Starter Current:140A, PFC selected: 400 kVA.

LS 3 PUMP: Supply soft starter system including all requirements , for operating motors of 3 IDP Pumps (12 kV) including cables and capacitor bank for correction over factors. Specifications as follows: 1,720 kW, Power factor : 0.86, Line Voltage: 11kV, Type: Squirrel Cage, Manufacturer: ABB, Motor Current: 105A, Soft Starter Current:140A, PFC selected: 500 kVA.

Staff details: A site office with highly experienced engineers and technicians managing the site activity was established. Outside Iraq, offices supported the project by purchasing equipment. The Irbil and Germany offices both supported vital administration and correspondence needs. The site staff was entirely comprised of locals from Dokan & Sulaymaniyah, 80 of skilled and unskilled workers, a total of 10 engineers, 15 technicians and 8 administrative support staff were all part of the successful performing of this project.

Starting Date: August 2010
End Date: 7-April-2011