High and Extra High Voltage Substation Design
We have extensive experience in high and extra high voltage substation design. We are experts in the procurement and project management of new substations and associated infrastructure. We advise on extensions or refurbishments of existing substations and transformer bund works.
Our expertise includes network studies; full secondary design; engineering design coordination and project management; environmental impact assessments; transport analysis; planning of electrical networks; architectural design services and fire engineering.
Overhead Route Design
We support front-end planning and environmental issues on proposed OHL (overhead line) schemes including permit applications; planning of infrastructure and electrical systems; power facility design and infrastructure; and electrical networks and communication.
We use PLS-CADD industry leading software as an integrated design and analysis tool, employing sophisticated three-dimensional terrain and engineering modelling to design and analyze all aspects of route selection. Our expertise covers three core engineering design elements:
- Selection of the OHL route, taking into account route topography, available locations for OHL towers, tower and insulator capacities and cable clearances
- Structural design of the towers and other supporting structures under operational and environmental loadings arising from the proposed OHL route
- Cable design and selection
Experience and Expertise
Our clients are utility companies, private sector energy developers and contractors for whom developing a sound strategy is an important first step towards success. That is why we offer the following services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients:
- Strategic development plans; master plans; system planning including interconnection studies and network system modelling; modelling (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, L-PILE, EMTP, CDEGS, PSS/E, DigSILENT, CYME, etc.); protection and control, SCADA, dispatching, grounding, static and transient system analysis, arc-flash studies; electromagnetic field evaluation;
- Route selection; prefeasibility and feasibility studies including environmental and social impact assessments and relocation action plan; environmental and permitting services; construction supervision; commissioning and testing; and
- Conceptual and detailed design of transmission lines, structures and foundations; planning and design of distribution and collector systems; planning, conceptual design of substations.
