Design

Our in-house engineering design team at Ashby Electrical provides a professional service to our clients with our focus on building trusted relationships. With our design and survey expertise we offer design for all aspects of transport infrastructure, systems, and communications. Ashby Electrical have a full understanding of Network Rail and train operating companies GRIP and PACE design approval processes ensuring designs are produced on time and budget.

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  BIM
  • Creating and managing digital information throughout the lifecycle of the project from planning through to design, installation and operation and maintenance of the installation
  • Working within a (CDE) Common Data Environment ensuring collaboration and shared data on multidiscipline projects
  • Ensuring efficient cable management systems within complex-built environments and electrical systems
  • Analysis of the BIM model for clash detection, energy efficiency, and constructability
  • Integration of architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical design elements into the BIM model
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  Earthing & Bonding
  • Earthing and bonding strategies to support multi-discipline projects
  • Undertake soil resistivity testing for assessing design requirements of earthing systems
  • Earthing and bonding systems for electrical installations
  • Earthing and Bonding for AC/DC Electrified Railways
  • Specifying materials and equipment for the installation of earthing and bonding systems
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  EV Chargers
  • Site assessment to determine optimal locations for commercial EV chargers based on traffic flow and accessibility
  • Design development for EV charger layout, including number of charging stations, power capacity, and charging speed
  • Electrical design for installation of charging infrastructure, including wiring, cable management, and distribution
  • Permitting and compliance with local regulations and codes for commercial EV charger installations
  • Collaboration with utility companies for power supply requirements and grid integration
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  LV Power Design
  • Load analysis to determine power requirements for Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems
  • Selection of appropriate LV power distribution equipment, such as transformers, switchgear, and circuit breakers
  • Design of LV power distribution layout, including cable routing and sizing
  • Calculation of voltage drop and short circuit protection for LV power systems
  • Integration of backup power sources, such as generators or battery storage
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  Points Heating Design
  • Design of Points Heating system for self-regulating or constant wattage heating
  • Selection of heating elements dependant on S&C type / arrangement
  • Creating detailed design drawings and specifications for installation
  • Selection of Points Heating equipment for AC/DC Electrified Railways
  • Interface with existing infrastructure
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  Power Analysis
  • Load analysis to determine the electrical demand of the system
  • Voltage drop calculations to ensure distribution of power
  • Short circuit analysis to assess potential faults and protective measures
  • Power factor correction to improve efficiency and reduce energy costs
  • Design of electrical distribution system layout and configuration

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  Professional Services
  • Creation of project strategy, centred on the safe and timely commissioning of installations within budget, meeting the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
  • Extensive electrical and mechanical consultancy services, spanning from early PACE stage development and feasibility studies to detailed design and construction
  • BID Support, Chairing Client Meeting, Chair IDR Meetings, Consultancy, CR-T Management, CRE, Review of Technical Documents, Technical Writing, AMP Management.
  • Experienced to govern projects at CRE level on M&E and E&P projects and offer engineering assurance Engineering Management in line with NR/L2/INI/0200
  • Capability to steer projects at CEM level on multi-disciplinary projects and offer Engineering Management in line with NR/L2/INI/02009
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  Railway Signalling Power
  • Detailed design drawings and specifications for power distribution, and backup power sources
  • Signalling Power Feeder design
  • Protection studies using etap to calculate disconnection times, touch potentials, inrush currents, load flow, short circuit and voltage drop
  • Design of PSP / ASP / FSP including alarms and remote condition monitoring
  • Deign of modular Signalling Power Systems
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  Surveys

  We provide a diverse range of survey and investigation services to assist clients in validating existing records and identifying non-compliances:

  • Records Validation
  • Dilapidation and Condition Assessment
  • Electrical Installation Condition Reports
  • Load Monitoring
  • DNO Supply Characteristics
  • Tag & Trace
  • Lux Level Measurement
  • Independent Assessments of Recent Installation Works
  • Telecomms SISS & Acoustics Surveys
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  Telecoms Power Design
  • Design of power distribution systems to support telecom equipment, including transformers, switchgear, and backup power sources
  • Integration of telecom infrastructure within the power design, ensuring compatibility and efficiency
  • Consideration of safety measures and redundancy options for uninterrupted power supply to telecom equipment
  • Compliance with industry standards and regulations for both power and telecom design
  • Collaboration with electrical engineers, telecom specialists, and other stakeholders for a comprehensive design solution
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  UPS Design (AC & DC)
  • Design of the UPS system, considering load and the supply of sufficient backup power
  • Consideration of input/output voltage and frequency requirements to ensure compatibility with the existing power infrastructure
  • Selection of suitable battery technology. considering capacity, cycle life and maintenance requirements
  • Integration of DC distribution systems to efficiently deliver power to critical loads
  • Consideration of environmental factors such as temperature and humidity to optimise performance and longevity