Electric Power Engineering,

Renewable Energy &

Utility Consulting

Recent Projects

Here is a sampling of recent projects completed by

Power Engineers, LLC:

SUBSTATION PROJECTS

Central MA - Replacement of 69kV Power Transformer (30MVA) and Circuit Switcher, including new oil-containment foundation

Massachusetts - Design of new 13.8kV switchgear to be installed in a 1930's vintage rehabilitated substation building. Projects included site design, landscape design, HVAC and almost 2 miles of combined electric, telephone and CATV conduit ductbank.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING PROJECTS

Worcester, MA - Lighting and electrical design for recently construction Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Massachusetts. Project included fixture selection, design of power to the site and construction support.

Stoneham, MA - Design of ornamental lighting on the Town Common, as part of restoration project

TECHNICAL STUDIES

Boston, MA - System assessment of primary 13.8kV and 4.16kV facilities owned by a large prestigious university. Developed long term recommendation to replace equipment (including budgetary costs) and maintenance schedules, based on load flow and short circuit studies completed.
Central Massachusetts - Power Factor correction study to determine how to eliminate utility penalties for a large combined-cycle gas powerplant. Savings on utilitiy bills paid for engineering study in less than 1 year.

FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS

Western MA - Investigation of fire and failure of 50MVA utility power transformer. Numerous investigations are performed for national insurance carriers on small to large electrical equipment, and electrical accidents.

DISTRIBUTION PROJECTS

Massachusetts - Design of new 13.8kV outdoor voltage regulator substation for a small utility, allowing quick construction and ease of maintenance. Project included detailed electrical design and construciton supervision.

Power Engineers performs a large number of Power System computer studies each year.  We work with facilities, manufacturers, distributors and contractor on Short Circuit, Coordination and Arc Flash Studies using both SKM PowerTools and Easy Power software

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United States Air Force - Design of new 115kV Substation for DG Project, including Substation, Protection, UG/OH Distribution