Power systems planning and modelling

Power systems are typically analysed in a time or frequency domain, by undertaking power flow, fault level, stability, load shedding, system restart, voltage fluctuation, flicker (ENA ER P28) and harmonic studies (ENA ER G5/4-1).

The foundation block of planning a new project in the power sector is the ability to analyse power systems. Involving the right partner at the planning phase will ensure to optimise the design and avoid costs and time delays associated with incompatible systems or re-engineering.

Deliverables

• At the concept stage of a new development, feasibility studies and investigations to project management and commissioning supervision
• Value-engineering reviews which reduce risk, maximize cost reduction and provide compliance with health, safety and environment requirements
• Utility planning: support companies in the planning of reinforcements that can allow the connection of new embedded generation such as PV farms, wind farms and STOR schemes.

Why RINA?

With extensive global experience of power generation, transmission, distribution and utilisation projects in many industry sectors, RINA provides a high quality, independent and confidential ‘one-stop’ service covering low to extra high voltage power systems.

Our consultants have comprehensive experience in protection studies for transmission (UK National Grid TP141 authorised), distribution and industrial networks.

Q&A

Do you use any software tool to provide this service?

Yes, our software packages used for these studies include DIGsILENT, IPSA+, EMPT/ATP, PTW CAPTOR, AutoCAD, ETAP, PSS/e, NEPLAN and ERACS (power analysis software developed by us).