Projects
Recent Projects
Here are a few examples of recent projects we have worked on.
Automation/Protection/IED Configuration
Standard IED File Development
We served as the lead technical resource in updating and maintaining a large California utility’s standard IED configuration files. Collaborating with the Standards and Protection/Automation groups, we updated and maintained over 250 standard files to be used as templates for all protection and automation devices installed in the field.
As part of this effort, we upgraded the files to the latest technology and researched new features, providing recommendations for their use, particularly around IEC 61850.
- Substation standards print review and updates
- Protection and automation standard settings creation
Automation/Protection/IED Configuration/Testing
Digital Substation Project
As a subcontractor through Tesco Automation, Inc., we worked with the technology development department of a large utility in California to help them create test plans, configure and test IEDs for a fully digital substation based around IEC 61850.
In partnership with Tesco, we configured and tested the system in a lab environment. It was designed as if it were a full distribution substation with all relays and merging units installed. A multi-vendor system was implemented to test interoperability between IEDs. For more details, see Tesco’s website: Past Projects | Tesco Automation.
- Full Process Bus Solution
- Sampled Values, GOOSE, MMS, PTP and PRP
- IEDs from GE, SEL, Siemens and ABB
- Complete automation and protection testing performed
Remedial Action Schemes
Remedial Action Schemes (RAS)
We have provided engineering services for over 15 individual Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) projects for a large California utility. This includes their critical Centralized Remedial Action Schemes (CRAS). As one of only a few select approved contractors for these schemes, we have successfully delivered services for multiple CRAS and RAS projects.
- Logic design and drafting for RAS IEDs
- IED Configuration
Automation/Protection/IED Configuration/Testing
Ultimate Dataset Project
The Ultimate Dataset Project was completed for a large utility in California. We created a comprehensive set of standard pointlists for their newest substation automation system based around IEC 61850. These pointlists encompassed all the different protection and automation applications for the entire utility system.
We then implemented all the standard points in the IEDs, primarily focusing on GE and SEL relays. As part of this effort, we also updated the relay firmware to the latest versions and created the standard IEC 61850 SCL files.
- IEC 61850 standard datasets and report creation
- Substation standards print review and updates
- Protection and automation standard settings creation
Design/Automation/Protection/IED Configuration
Protection and Automation Standards Development
We acted as the lead technical resource for protection and automation standards at a large California utility. In this role, we worked with all of the engineering teams to create and develop new substation protection and automation standards.
This work included developing standard schematic and logic prints, presenting changes to the standards committee, acting as subject matter expert, and publishing all related documentation.
- Substation standards print creation
- Presenting to the standards committee
- Publishing standards documentation