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Totally Integrated Power (TIP)
We bring power to the point.
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Plug-and-play
Benefits
Cost-effective
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A true alternative to
site-built substations
Application areas Proven in the field
E-Houses are employed in various
Oil and Gas industries. The oil and gas industry, for
Metals and Mining example, has relied on E-Houses for many
years. Today, they are used ever more fre-
Chemicals
quently for the installation ofequipment
Infrastructure in other industries such as mining, met-
Network Operators als, in the chemical industry, by utilities,
and in infrastructure facilities such as
data centers, ports, etc.
A conventional site-built power substa-
tion is often too expensive or time-con-
suming for many projects. In other cases, Low- and medium-voltage equipment in an E-House
the project schedule or the actual space
does not allow for site-built construction,
and sometimes building permits for
conventional buildings are not available.
E-Houses are the ideal solution in all
these cases. They can be installed in very
little time, thus reducing interferences
with other activities, and they can be
easily adapted to virtually any situation
and application, e.g., for an upgrade or
relocation.
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Suitable for any project and application Tailor-made to individual requirements
Benefits
There are various types of E-Houses E-Houses provide the solution for all
available to suit any application require- individual project requirements regarding Modular design
ment. A standard E-House consists of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Various E-House types allow
one module on a pre-cast foundation, conditions. An especially resistant hous- for tailor-made solutions that
can easily be expanded or
whereas a mobile substation is an ing protects the switchgear and switch-
moved to another location.
E-House module on wheels or support boards from harsh environment. Power
that can be relocated with its foundation. skids are a special kind of compact and Improves Environment,
Multi-modular E-Houses are also avail- mobile E-Houses, especially used for relo- Health and Safety (EHS)
performance
able. They consist of several modules that cation, e.g., in coal mines, caves, etc.
The pre-fabricated modules
are placed on a foundation, either on enable reducing manpower on
E-Houses can be designed for high snow
top of or next to each other. This enables site, thus improving the EHS
loads as well as high wind speeds,
transportation of large Houses, and performance.
and for use in seismic zones. Fire resis-
ensures optimal use of available space.
tant exterior walls to protect switchgear Fewer construction risks
E-Houses can be installed on raised from external transformer failure are also Since E-Houses arrive fully-
equipped and pre-tested, there
platforms to protect them from flooding, available. Since they are delivered pre-
is no risk of delay due to
and to enable the installation of cable fabricated and pre-tested, projects using
weather conditions, for
tray and bus duct systems under E-Houses suffer from fewer delays example.
the E-House without excavation. and construction risks caused by weather
than projects using conventional
masonry buildings, for example.
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Cost saving potential up to 20% Reduced lead time up to 50%
Expected cost reduction for typical projects with E-Houses Scenario simulation with a conventional solution and an E-House
Commissioning
100%
Installation
Civil work
-10%
Planning
80% -20%
Todays lead
Civil time with a
cost
35% 5% conventional
solution
-25% 10%
Planning/
35%
Controlling cost 20% Main drivers Standardi- Factory-built Factory-
zation Less interfaces tested
Equipment
cost
45% 45% Tomorrows
lead time
time with
an E-House
Current cost Expected cost -50%
to customer to customer
A cost-effective solution
E-Houses are standardized
Saves time and money
solutions with a cost saving
potential of up to 20%
Reduced cost in planning
Reduced manpower on-site
through pre-fabrication
Flexible and cost-effective Fast and easy to install
Reduced civil work on site
E-Houses are standardized solutions that E-Houses are fast and easy to install.
Reduced construction risks bear a substantial saving potential. Compared to a conventional site-built
Flexible and space saving Their modular design increases flexibility construction, the overall lead time related
design while reducing the footprint for the pre- to an E-House is reduced up to 50%,
Possible interim solution and fabricated electrical building. Planning since the work required after delivery is
relocation costs alone can be cut in half by exploit- reduced to installing, commissioning
ing the potential of standardization. and operating the pre-fabricated and
Further savings can be achieved because pre-tested systems.
A time-efficient solution the equipment is already manufactured,
Power substations for the oil and gas,
assembled and pre-tested before ship-
E-Houses are fast and easy mining, metal and chemical industries,
to install: reduced lead time
ping. This sums up to a total of 20% of
among others, often need to withstand
of up to 50% the total costs of ownership (TCO) when
harsh environmental conditions. With
Reduced civil works due to
compared to conventional power distri-
an E-House solution, delays resulting
pre-fabrication and pre-testing bution solutions.
from hazardous weather are no longer
Reduced installation time Employing an E-House allows you to an issue.
through "plug commission & reduce planning, construction and on-site
play"
installation work. This reduces the man-
Reduced construction delays power required for the project, cuts costs,
(e.g., due to weather)
and helps to keep the project on
Minimum interference with schedule.
other on-site activities
Reduced time in planning
thanks to modular design
Reduced time in planning in
case a construction permit is
not required
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Tailor-made design
Structural,
Overall Manufacturing Mechanical Installation and
mechanical design and
electrical design or procurement assembly testing of equipment
HVAC*
Integrated design fitted to our portfolio smoke detection systems, fire fighting
Benefits
Siemens E-Houses are fitted with a wide systems, emergency exits, and access
High versatility range of power equipment that ensures a control. A heating, ventilation and air
Siemens offers a comprehen- high degree of functionality and reliabil- conditioning system (HVAC) for smooth
sive portfolio of products and ity. It includes low- and medium-voltage operation at high ambient air tempera-
services that can be accommo-
switchgear, low-voltage power distribu- tures can be installed on the roof, inside
dated in an E-House solution.
tion boards up to 1kV, low- and medium- or outside of any E-House. Air filtration,
Space saving design voltage motor control centers (MCC) and gas detection and pressurization systems
Our standardized products main distribution centers (MDB), variable can be added for hazardous areas, for
fitted in an E-House solution
frequency drives (VFD), dry-type trans- example.
require less space than
conventional substations. formers, control and protection panel
Additionally we implement lighting and
boards, Programmable Logic Controller
Optimized operation earthing systems, sockets, distribution
(PLC), relay panels, instrumentation,
Integrated products, systems boards, cable trays, electrical metallic
busbar trunking systems, pressure relief,
and solutions help our tubing, and plug accessories. With
customers optimize their arc exhaust ducts, batteries, and uninter
Siemens E-Houses, you will benefit from
power supply solution. ruptible power supply (UPS).
a complete and integrated solution.
Global standards and services Auxiliary equipment for safe operation
As an international supplier, There is a wide range of auxiliary equip-
Siemens provides for global ment you can choose according to your
availability of its products and
EHS* requirements, standards and
systems.
regulations. To ensure safe operation,
E-Houses are equipped with fire and
SIVACON S8
System BD01
System BD2
System LD
System LR
System LI
*Overview of our portfolio with IEC systems. Further systems are also available with ANSI standards.
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Application examples
E-House for oil & gas in Qatar The E-Houses are protected against coal
At a glance:
One of the world's largest GTL projects dust by overpressure, and against the
In the last 3-4 years approx. executed by Shell includes the develop- salty sea air by special offshore coatings
150 power distribution ment of the largest previously untapped according to the local environment
E-Houses have been installed gas field in the world, as well as its trans- requirements.
and commissioned all over the
port and processing systems. Projects in
world by Siemens E-House for copper mine in Peru
the oil & gas industry require profound
In 20 countries Siemens supplied the Constancia copper
industry expertise, which made Shell opt
With more than 300 modules mine with a complete solution for the
for a Siemens E-House that was delivered
medium- and low-voltage power supply
in 3 modules on a pre-cast foundation.
including 12 E-Houses. They are
It supplies power reliably to the site as
equipped with a customized power distri-
well as to the accommodations for all the
bution system, pre-assembled in individ-
employees in accordance with the high
ual modules and pre-tested prior to trans-
requirements on environment, health
port. Thanks to our broad portfolio, the
and safety.
customer can rely on Siemens as a single
E-Houses for seaport in Mozambique interface for the entire project, from
The new deepwater seaport in Nacala- power supply to a utomation and drives.
a-Velha in Mozambique relies on low- and
Hydroelectric power plant in Colombia
medium-voltage switchgear by Siemens
For the access to the power plant of
to electrify the coal mines in the moun-
Sogamoso Hydroelectric in Colombia, the
tainous Tete region. The equipment
power supplier ISAGEN awarded the
is contained in pre-fabricated E-Houses
construction of tunnels to the ICT II SAS
delivered to the CLN (Corredor Logistico
Group. Time of execution and versatility
Integrado Nacala) joint venture as a plug-
of design persuaded the customer to
and-play solution. The 5 E-Houses were
award a contract for 16 E-Houses in 20
shipped from Germany to Mozambique
containers, as well as 6 skid-mounted
within schedule as individual modules.
E-Houses, to Siemens Colombia. Siemens
The advantage of E-Houses is that they
delivered a complete solution from
are transported to the installation site
design, engineering, manufacturing and
fully equipped and pre-tested, where
testing to transport and commissioning.
they can be quickly put into operation.
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Automation
Electrification
Renewables
110 kV
One-stop solution
Everything for a future-proof power As a global player, we support the local
E-Houses offer more:
supply creation of value, and guarantee a com-
Nothing works without electricity, but petent contact person is in close reach One-stop solution
everything works better with TIP: Plan- of every project. Siemens experts provide single interface and compe-
ning and realizing electrification, and a their expertise in project management, tence over the entire lifecycle.
consistent power supply by integrating financial services, and life cycle manage- Consistency
power distribution with industrial auto- ment to make sure the project progresses Integrated design fitted to our
mation (TIA) and building solutions as planned. Even after your project is comprehensive and consistent
(TBS) ensures that power is distributed completed and operation has started, portfolio.
reliably and efficiently wherever and you can count on Siemens for after sales Safety
whenever it is needed. services. Proven products and systems
plus auxiliary equipment for
Competence over the entire lifecycle safe operation.
Siemens is with its customers every step of Flexibility
the way through all phases of the project, Modular design adapted to all
from engineering to installation and com- requirements and extensions.
missioning. Reliable and competent local
Cost-efficiency
support is provided right from consulting Reduction of planning and civil
and planning to after-sales service. Electri- works, standardized space-
cal and auxiliary equipment are globally saving solution, fast and easy
sourced, and integrated in our E-Houses. to install.
Siemens production facilities and centers Reliability
of competence can be found around the State-of-the-art components,
globe. fully equipped and pre-tested
plug-and-play solution.
Advanced technology
Modern alternative to conven-
tional site-built substations for
an efficient power supply
solution.
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Siemens AG
Infrastructure & Cities Sector
Low and Medium Voltage
Medium Voltage & Systems
P. O. Box 3240
91050 Erlangen, Germany
www.siemens.com/e-house
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