Remediation Project – Hydraulic Oil Systems Analysis
BMT Design and Technology/ACPB SPO
Rubicon Associates was contracted to assist in reviewing the Hydraulic Oil (HO) cleanliness procedures on board and for developing new process recommendations.
Systems Proposals and Updates
Austal
Rubicon Associates worked with Austal to develop proposals for engineering changes across multiple systems, including the navigation systems, hotel services, fire fighting systems and electrical upgrades.
Feasibility Study for Inergen Firefighting System
MCDSPO
Rubicon Associates was contracted to prepare a Feasibility Study Report (FSR) for the RAN to consider whether to progress with the installation of a Water Mist or Inergen Inert Gas Engine Room Firefighting system on the MHC’s.
LHD Systems Corrosion Survey
LHD SPO
Rubicon Associates was engaged to support the client’s Asset Integrity Management System, undertaking independent engineering assessment of seawater system components to ensure ongoing equipment performance and reliability.
Life of Type Extensions (LOTE) – various
BAE Systems
Rubicon had extensive involvement in Life of Type Extension (LOTE) tasks for the LEEUWIN Class Hydrographic Ships. Projects included: HS Navigation Radar; SATCOM & ScanEagle Upgrade; Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) Replacement Assessment; and Bow Thruster System Package.
Life of Type Extensions (LOTE) – various
BAE Systems
Rubicon had extensive involvement in Life of Type Extension (LOTE) for the Class. Upgrade projects included: SML SATCOM Systems; SML Fire Boundaries; and AC Power Generation & Distribution.
Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant Replacement
A&P Australia
Rubicon was contracted to recommend a suitable replacement Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant on HMAS CHOULES. We completed an in-depth Engineering Assessment that studied ADF and International requirements and specific performance characteristics for OEM offered RO systems. Detailed design of the chosen RO system is ongoing and involves expert design of electrical, mechanical and structural interfaces.
Hydrographic Ship Bow Thruster Systems Replacement
BAE Systems
Rubicon Associates was contracted to complete a Systems Requirements Package (SRP) for the RAN’s Leeuwin Class Hydrographic Ships Bow Thruster Variable Speed Drive and Control System replacement.
SATCOM System Upgrade
BAE Systems
Rubicon Associates was contracted to complete a Detailed Design Package (DDR) for the upgrade of the PALUMA Class Satellite Communication (SATCOM) equipment.