Electrical
Our electrical engineering expertise spans the discipline from source to end use. We design the generating stations and systems that power our communities, ensure emergency centres have reliable backups, plan fire protection systems that save lives, design buildings to meet the highest green standards, and automate industrial processes to increase productivity. On every project, our electrical engineers aim to deliver safe, dependable, energy efficient solutions you can rely on for the long haul.
expertise:
Electrical expertise:
- Generating Station Design
- Electrical Power Distribution/Station Design
- Water Control Structures
- Lighting
- Automation, Controls and Instrumentation
- Complex and Reliable Power Systems
- Balance of Plant Systems
- Fire Protection and Security
- Building Systems
- Green Building Design
- Studies and Hazardous Location Assessments
Electrical Power Distribution/Station Design
Our electrical group can design a wide array of various power distribution systems.
High Voltage Distribution (greater than 69kV) and Substation Design
- power transmission and distribution on all voltage levels by overhead line and cable
- substations and switchgear in outdoor and GIS technology
- concepts for long-distance transmission and distribution
- solutions for energy exchange between systems
- customized solutions for submarine links and river crossings
- grid tie-in power plants
- network control systems/SCADA
- network analyses – load flow, short circuit and stability – for protection concepts
- FACTS (flexible AC transmission systems)
- HVDC converter station conceptual design
- synchronous condenser station conceptual design
Medium Voltage Distribution (2400V to 69kV)
- substation design
- distribution equipment specification and selection including transformers, switchgear, switchboards, protective relays, etc.
- overhead distribution including pole lines, and use of QuickPole software when necessary
- overhead switching and protection equipment
- underground distribution including pad mounted equipment, direct buried cables, cable trenches, duct banks
- cable tray systems
- power metering and power quality monitoring
- power factor correction
- harmonic mitigation
- emergency power generation
Low Voltage Distribution (below 2400V)
- distribution equipment specification and selection including transformers, switchgear, panel boards, circuit breakers, fused disconnects, etc.
- power metering and power quality monitoring
- power factor correction
- harmonic treatment and mitigation
- emergency power generation and transfer switching schemes
- UPS systems
- cable tray systems
Low Voltage Induction Motors
- full voltage starters, both reversing and non-reversing
- reduced voltage starters, both reactor type and solid state
- variable frequency drives
- motor control centres
Medium Voltage Induction Motors
- full voltage starters, both reversing and non-reversing
- reduced voltage starters, both reactor type and solid state
- variable frequency drives
- motor power factor correction
- motor control centres
Medium Voltage Synchronous Motors
- full voltage starters for synchronous motors, with either brushes or the brushless type
Peter Sutherland Sr. Generating Station
Client: Ontario Power Generation & Coral Rapids Power
Location: New Post Creek, Ontario
Ceridian Office Space Development
Client: Environmental Space Planning / Ceridian
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba