Key Benefits

• Control of multiple breakers
• Use of IEC61850 standard: reduction in cabling and commissioning costs
• Interlocking can be programmed in logic for a further reduction in costs
• Pre-built and/or custom logic
• Fast transfer, residual voltage transfer, or other customer-specific schemes
• Manual changeover can be implemented for planned start-ups, shutdowns, or changeover of power
• Make-before-break or break-before-make
• Automatic restoration with healthy voltage and synchrocheck criteria that minimizes the outage time and helps operators simplify the recovering process

Benefits

Our team possesses extensive expertise and experience in digital substation standardization, offering comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique needs of power system networks, including:

• A deep understanding of international standards and protocols relevant to digital substations, such as IEC 61850, IEEE 1588, and IEC 62351.
• Network architecture designed based on the substation architecture and topology for digital substations. We consider factors such as network topology, redundancy requirements, scalability, and system performance. By leveraging standardized architecture, such as the process bus and station bus concepts, we ensure efficient data exchange, streamlined control, and seamless integration of devices and systems.
• Our team has proficiency in integrating and configuring IEDs from various vendors within digital substations. We ensure that devices adhere to standardized communication profiles, data models, and protocols, enabling seamless interoperability and reliable data exchange.
• We prioritize cybersecurity in digital substations, implementing standardized security mechanisms, including authentication and access control.
• Test procedures for FAT, Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and maintenance are provided based on IEC61850 standard, including simulation and test modes.

We support customers with the following services:

• Design and implementation of SIPS
• Defining RAS requirements
• System stability studies to identify contingencies and remedial actions
• Technical solutions and communication system architecture
• Solution validation including acceptance testing via advanced testing and result analysis
• Automatic data collection and results analysis from Grid Automation business and third-party devices
• System integration of the RAS system components
• Support during the commissioning of RAS components

Protection Coordination Study

Protection coordination is a critical aspect of electrical power system design and operation. A Protection Coordination Study involves analyzing the protective devices such as relays, fuses, and circuit breakers, to ensure their proper coordination and timely response to faults. By coordinating protection settings, engineers can minimize system downtime, mitigate the impact of faults, and enhance overall system reliability.

The study aims to minimize equipment damage and system downtime by ensuring that the protective devices closest to the fault isolate the faulted area while keeping the rest of the system operational.

Benefits

• Ensures selectivity of protective devices
• Increased reliability of the network
• Enhance equipment protection
• Compliance verification

Stability Study

Stability is a crucial aspect of power system operation and planning. Power system stability studies are conducted to assess the dynamic behavior and response of the system under various operating conditions. These studies analyze the system's ability to maintain stable and secure operation following disturbances such as faults, sudden load changes, or switching actions.

The primary objective of a stability study is to ensure that the power system can withstand and recover from disturbances without experiencing significant voltage or frequency deviations, stability limits violations, or even blackouts. By conducting stability studies, stakeholders can identify potential stability issues, develop appropriate mitigation strategies, and enhance the system's overall reliability and performance.

Benefits

• Stability assessment
• Study system reliability and security
• Aids in system planning and expansion
• Contingency analysis and emergency preparedness
• System protection evaluation

Outcomes

• Assessment of stability and identification of stability issues
• Calculation of critical clearing time and dynamic response

Power Quality Study

Power quality refers to the characteristics of electrical power that determine its suitability for reliable operation of electrical equipment. A Power Quality Study involves assessing and analyzing various parameters of the electrical supply to identify any deviations from desired standards. The study aims to understand the causes of power quality issues, evaluate their impact on the electrical system, and implement appropriate measures to mitigate them.

Benefits

• Improved equipment reliability
• Enhanced equipment performance
• Better energy efficiency
• Enhanced safety
• Compliance with international standards and local regulations

The following are some power quality standards:

• IEEE 519: Provides guidelines for harmonic control in electric power systems.
• IEC 61000: Specifies limits and measurement techniques for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), including power quality.

Grid Compliance Study

Grid compliance refers to the adherence to technical requirements, standards, and regulations specified by grid codes. Grid codes define the rules and specifications for connecting power generation and load facilities to the grid, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the power system. Grid codes vary regionally due to a range of factors including grid infrastructure, network characteristics, renewable penetration, generation mix, state-of-the-art technologies, grid stability, voltage control, frequency regulation, and institutional compliance. These studies aim to assess the behavior of renewable generation and distributed energy resources (DERs) under various operating conditions, identify potential grid integration issues, and recommend appropriate measures for compliance with specific country grid codes.

Grid compliance studies for renewable generation and DERs offer several benefits:

Benefits:

• Ensure grid stability and integrity
• Regulatory compliance
• Compliance to power quality
• Improved safety and fault management