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Download Brochure (PDF) smallhydro PRIME ENGINEERING LIMITED IS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND SERVICES FIRM THAT SPECIALIZES IN HYDROELECTRIC POWER AND CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE. OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS HAVE WORKED TOGETHER ON AN EXTENSIVE NUMBER OF PROJECTS AND HAVE OBTAINED A PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN THE SMALL HYDRO INDUSTRY. WE OFFER OUR CLIENTS A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING DESIGN-BUILD, ELECTRICAL BALANCE OF PLANT (EBOP) SUPPLY, AND ASSISTANCE WITH TURBINE / GENERATOR WATER TO WIRE PACKAGES AS WELL AS TESTING AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES. CONTROL PANELS STATION SERVICES E-HOUSES INTAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS REMOTE HV SUBSTATIONS UNIT PANELS MV SWITCHGEAR UNIT SUBSTATIONS MCC’s ENGINEERING SERVICES & INTEGRATION • Overall Electrical Design; Water to Wire, Balance of Plant, & Utility Interconnections • Power System Modeling for Arc Flash Analysis, Coordination & Fault Studies, Load Flow Analysis, & Ground Grid Studies • PLC Control & Automation System Designs (incl. Digital Speed Governor) & HMI Systems • Protective Relaying Systems Design & Programming • Communications: Including Ethernet Network Architecture, Plant Firewall/ Security, Protocol/ Medium Conversions & RTUs & SCADA System Design • Emergency & DC Systems Design PROTECTION & CONTROL SYSTEMS • PLC Based Turbine / Generator Protection & Control System for Isochronous (Isolated/Islanded) & Grid Connected Generation Systems • HMI / SCADA • Integrated Turbine / Generator & Auxiliary Equipment Protective Relaying systems • Integrated Interconnection Substation Protection, Transmission Line Protection, & Control systems • Metering Systems ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & BALANCE OF PLANT PACKAGES • Utility Interconnection Substations (up to 360kV) • Generator & Distribution Interconnection Switchgear (Indoor & Outdoor) • Turbine / Generator Auxiliary Motor Control • Intake Power Supply • Powerhouse & Station Service Power & Distribution • Back-Up DC Power Systems, UPS & Inverter Power Supplies • Custom Engineered Protection and Control Panels bearing certification to CSA C22.2 No.14 and UL-508A • Custom Enclosures & Kiosks For Metering • Electrical E-houses: Industrial Electrical Buildings for Switchgear, Transformers, & Control Panels RETROFITS & UPGRADES • Equipment Modernization • Upgrade and Restoration of Existing Infrastructure: • PROTECTION & CONTROL SYSTEM RETROFITS • SWITCHGEAR (LV/MV) RETROFITS • SITE AUDITS & GAP ANALYSIS TO CURRENT STANDARDS ONSITE SUPPORT, COMMISIONING & MAINTENANCE • Medium and High Voltage Commissioning, Including: • MV SWITCHGEAR • POWER TRANSFORMER TESTING • HV CIRCUIT BREAKER TESTING • CABLE TESTING • THERMOGRAPHIC (IR) SURVEY • Medium and High Voltage Preventative Maintenance • Protective Relay and Control System Testing • Ground Grid and Soil Resistivity Testing (Fall of Potential and Wenner) QUALITY ASSURANCE Prime Engineering’s internal Quality Management System ensures that designs are reviewed and equipment is thoroughly tested by passing a multi-point inspection prior to shipment. We follow a precise system of • Equipment Modernization document control and quality • Upgrade and Restoration of Existing Infrastructure: inspection for designs and • PROTECTION & CONTROL SYSTEM RETROFITS equipment. We also maintain • SWITCHGEAR (LV/MV) RETROFITS electronic records for drawings, bills • SITE AUDITS & GAP ANALYSIS TO CURRENT STANDARDS of material and test sheets. THE PRIME ADVANTAGE We have successfully completed numerous small hydroelectric projects since our inception, ranging from 300kW to 50MW in size. Prime Engineering’s staff has extensive experience dealing with regulatory approval agencies and utilities for project interconnections. Our team can work with you to determine the best facility interconnection options. Our control system engineers have a wide range of programming experience related to hydroelectric generation. We have designed and implemented control systems for a number of impulse and reaction type turbines. Our control system designs can include custom engineered functionality such as ramping controls, hot re-sync and isochronous and droop speed control govenor systems. We have provided systems for grid connected and isolated or islanded facilities where we have utilized energy storage and load bank systems along with other local generation sources for frequency control. Our success is, in part, achieved through: • Offering a high level of technical expertise; • Providing cost effective engineering; • Creating innovative designs; • Utilizing the latest in testing and commissioning equipment technology; • Focusing on customer satisfaction; and • Delivering quality products, project management and documentation control As part of our offering we integrate only the highest quality and industry proven equipment into our designs. PRIME ENGINEERING HAS THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND EXPERIENCE TO MANAGE MULTIPLE SIMULTANEOUS PROJECTS AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO STAGE EQUIPMENT FOR FACTORY ACCEPTANCE AND WITNESS TESTING. • Equipment Modernization • Upgrade and Restoration of Existing Infrastructure: • PROTECTION & CONTROL SYSTEM RETROFITS • SWITCHGEAR (LV/MV) RETROFITS • SITE AUDITS & GAP ANALYSIS TO CURRENT STANDARDS Please contact us for further details regarding our offer and experience! All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. Pictures, schematics, and other graphics contained herein are published for illustration purposes only. © Copyright Prime Engineering Ltd 1-717 Aldebury St. Victoria, BC, Canada V9A 5T2 E [email protected] T 250.590.8912 F 250.590.8917.
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