Posted on December 20, 2016

Procurement: why it’s important to every construction project

20Dec
Procurement - Mining services Port Moresby, PNG

Procurement is one of the most important factors in the success of construction projects. It’s pivotal throughout the entire project during both design and construction phases—and it relies heavily on the experience, market knowledge, and resources of the project managers.

Posted on December 9, 2016

Oil and gas projects: what’s involved and why it’s important

09Dec
Oil and Gas projects - Fire services Port Moresby, PNG
It’s all in the planning

It’s impossible for a project to be successful without the right planning. Getting the right expertise and the right solutions in the initial stages of oil and gas projects is crucial if they’re going to finish on time, on budget, and according to strict regulatory standards.

Posted on August 25, 2016

Endless benefits to working with PME

25Aug
Electrical installations Port Moresby, PNG - PME
Choosing PME means you choose a business that offers a diverse range of services with proven experience. But, that’s just one part of our company.

When you work with PME, you are guaranteed to be secured with one of our proud distributors who share our same vision and values.

Posted on August 17, 2016

TPS/PVC cables in contact with polystyrene products

17Aug
PVC Cables - Fibre optic installations Port Moresby, PNG

TPS/PVC cable insulation can be compromised by a chemical reaction if it is in contact with polystyrene. Make sure you check the insulation is undamaged before installing this cable and always follow the cable manufacturer’s instructions.

The plasticiser in cable insulation PVC to make it flexible and tough is not chemically bonded to the PVC and will slowly leach out of the cable over time. The process of cable losing plasticisers increases when the cable is in contact with other materials, such as polystyrene and polyurethane. The leaching of the plasticiser will cause the cable’s PVC material to become harder, more brittle and prone to cracking. This could mean live conductors will be exposed, and possibly result in electric shock or fire.

Posted on August 5, 2016

Invitation to Technical Seminar on Power Transformers, Port Moresby, 13 September

05Aug
Tech Seminar - Electrical installations Port Moresby, PNG

Are you based in PNG? Join us for a Technical Seminar on Design, Condition Monitoring & Life Management of Power Transformers. Listen to real-life case studies with practical solutions!

The Seminar is jointly organised by Wilson Transformer Company, Port Moresby Electrical Co (PME), TJ | H2b Analytical Services, Dynamic Ratings and Sergi Transformer Protector.

The Seminar is free of charge and places are filling fast! Register online NOW to secure your seat.  http://wtc.com.au/events/technical-seminar/ 

 

Technical Seminar

Posted on June 28, 2016

Reducing your electric shock risk: safety for unterminated cables

28Jun
Reducing electric shock risk - Electrical installations Port Moresby, PNG

There are many different causes of electric shock, but one particularly hazardous risk comes from unterminated live cables.

In the last year, there were over 300 electrical shocks reported to the Queensland Electrical Safety Office—and ten per cent of those reports related to unterminated cables becoming live. Anyone coming into contact with unterminated live cables is at significant risk of serious injury or death from electric shock.

But there are a few easy ways to manage this hazard:

Posted on March 22, 2016

Signs it might be time to replace your plumbing

22Mar
Replace plumbing - Building management Port Moresby, PNG

Like all other materials that make up a building, your plumbing and pipes will eventually deteriorate. Unfortunately, it’s a big job to replace them, but a very important one—for many reasons, including the health and safety risks that come from corroding and decaying tubing.

Over a few decades, your plumbing system will rust and corrode, and eventually it’ll start causing leaks or floods, which could be raw sewage.

That will obviously cause serious damage to your building, which will easily cost thousands of dollars in repairs. And if it’s your home, you’ll be counting both the financial and the sentimental loss.

These disasters are thankfully rare, because you’ll usually get plenty of warning signs before they happen.

But if you take the time to properly assess your plumbing system, you’ll be able to determine when it’s time to replace it -and that could be sooner than you thought.

Posted on December 14, 2015

Is it time to upgrade your commercial switchboard and mains power?

14Dec
switchboard - Electrical engineering services Port Moresby, PNG

Commercial buildings use a lot of electricity. With compulsory emergency lighting, reams of telecommunications and data usage, and air-conditioning blasting for most of the hours in a day, there’s a lot of demand on their switchboards. And if your commercial building is old, and the original switchboard is still in use, it could be prone to overload—power consumption was a lot lower a few decades ago, and these panels simply weren’t designed to withstand what we throw at them now.