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COORDINATION STUDY

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COORDINATION STUDY

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Coordination Study

During the final stages of the planning and design of an industrial facility, it becomes imperative to know about the optimal operating conditions and the peak demand. During the commissioning & expansion phase, there is a high chance for the generating station to operate outside its specified power limits. Power blackouts can occur if proper loading conditions are not determined, causing major losses to utility companies worldwide.

A load flow study can be used to demonstrate the performance of the system under normal and emergency conditions. It is a steady state analysis of the electrical network which identifies key areas for improvement in loading conditions, thus ensuring safe operation of the power system.

Objective

Power blackouts are a frequent occurrence in industrial facilities. The reason could be a fault in the utility side or a fault on the load ends of the feeders. How will we get to know whether a circuit breaker is capable of interrupting these electrical faults in the system? If these high fault currents exceed the interrupting capability of the protective device, it results in an increase in the likelihood of an explosion which could potentially damage the device itself.

The answer lies with a coordination study, which could help in preventing a certain equipment failure from taking down the entire facility resulting in a blackout.

Study Methodology

A protective device coordination study evaluates the effects of equipment failures and fault currents within a power system and analyzes the impacts on the system operation. Data collection procedures are performed as per NEC requirements, after which a comprehensive model of the system is developed on power systems software. A short circuit study is first performed to calculate the fault currents at each electrical point in the system.
The protective devices are then selected and adjusted to minimize the impact of equipment failures within a system. The time-current characteristic curves of the protective devices are analyzed and comparisons are made to identify areas of mis-coordination. Adjustments are done for each case, thus ensuring the best achievable coordination.

Study Outcomes & Recommendations

Coordination studies are performed as per the latest IEEE, NEC, ANSI & NFPA standards. Study outcomes and recommendations are expected to improve your facility in the following areas:

  • Overall reliability of the system is expected to increase
  • Significant improvements in the fault isolation at each point
  • Reduced power blackouts within the facility
  • Damage reduction to the existing protective devices
  • Minimization of nuisance tripping caused by motor starting and transformer inrush currents
  • Selective coordination for life safety systems as per NEC standards

Study Deliverables

The proven expertise of our team of certified professional engineers will aid in the evaluation of your system and deliver state-of-the-art coordination solutions for your power systemā€™s protection. We work closely with our clients in collecting the data, modeling the system, simulating faults and abnormalities, plotting the characteristic curves & offering solutions in compliance with the latest industrial standards.

AllumiaX, LLC provides independent and third-party engineering support by presenting comprehensive deliverable reports backed by industry standards and best practices, analysis work based on industry-leading software (ETAP), and proven results based on accurate modelling and calculations. The reports are expected to include the following deliverables:

  • A comprehensive model of the facility in modern power systems software
  • Evaluation of the system under short circuit conditions for normal and emergency scenarios
  • Accurate models of the characteristic curves on log-log plots
  • Comparative analysis between the upstream and downstream protective devices
  • Protective device settings for achieving selective coordination
  • Relay settings for optimum protection of each protective device
  • Recommendations for the prevention of power blackouts
  • Tabulated results of the study in compliance with NEC, IEEE ,ANSI & NFPA standards

Coordination Equipment Evaluation may include the following but not limited to:

  • Panelboards, sub-panels, I-line panels, etc
  • Switchboards, switchgears, distribution centers, Pressure bolted switches
  • Motor Control Center (MCC) buckets
  • Dry or oil filled transformers.
  • Bus ducts
  • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • Manual transfer switches (MTS)
  • Fused and un-fused disconnect switches, service disconnects
  • Enclosed circuit breakers
  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
  • Soft starters, combination starters
  • Load break elbows
  • Surge arrestors, lightning arrestors
  • Capacitor banks
  • Grounding systems

AllumiaX is a professional electrical engineering company that offers coordination studies for A&E Firms, Electrical Contractors, General Contractors, EPC Firms, Gear Suppliers and Distributors.

Contact us today to learn more and get started.Ā Ā 

Talha Qamar

Sales and Business Development

Office: (206) 687-4009 Ext.102

[email protected]

1187 N Willow Ave #103-40
Clovis, CA 93611

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AllumiaX Engineering has over 40 combined years of experience to validate electrical system reliability, functionality, and safety through engineering design, studies, testing, infrared thermography, training, and onsite troubleshooting.

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AllumiaX Engineering has over 40 combined years of experience to validate electrical system reliability, functionality, and safety through engineering design, studies, testing, infrared thermography, training, and onsite troubleshooting.

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We proudly provide service to all 50 states and we have PE licenses in almost all key states. Our Engineers and Technicians are well equipped, certified, and qualified. Please contact us today to learn more.