From minor substation upgrades to complete new substations, Orion Technical Services has the expertise and experience to provide a quality design package that will meet or exceed your expectations.  Services provided are:

Design of distribution and transmission electrical substations Substation modifications Equipment specification Construction specification Project management for design and construction 3D modeling and rendition Complete testing and commissioning services

Orion Technical Services has extensive experience in control scheme development and design, fault study analysis, protective device coordination, and relay settings ranging from distribution applications to bulk transmission applications.  Services provided are:

System modeling and fault studies System stability analysis System protection adequacy review Protective device coordination studies Relay settings Control scheme specification and design Relay and control panels Digital Fault Recorder (DFR) application Complete turnkey fabrication and installation of relay and control panels and control houses through approved contractors Complete testing and commissioning services

Orion Technical Services can provide detailed computer modeling of power systems for efficient planning of power systems upgrades and enhancements.  The following related services are available:

System modeling and load flow studies System expansion studies Motor starting, voltage flicker analysis Power factor correction Emergency restoration procedures Reliability assessment

From traditional RTU’s to complete substation and distribution automation, Orion Technical Services has the experience to specify, design, construct, and fully commission complete automation and SCADA systems.  The following services can be provided:

Automation specification & scheme development Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) installation & programming Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications Communications system selection and application design Installation and commissioning services Supply of systems completely mounted and wired in enclosures and cabinets

Operation Review & Analysis

Orion Technical Services can provide complete electrical system operation analysis from operations of protective equipment to forensic analysis of major electrical equipment failures.  We provide the following services:

Root-cause operation analysis Protective relay operation review Digital Fault Recorder (DFR) operations analysis Forensic analysis of electrical equipment failures

 

Emergency & Non-utility Generation Design

Orion Technical Services’ personnel have designed non-utility generation interconnection installations from 100kW generators interconnected on utility distribution systems to 750MW power plants interconnected to bulk transmission facilities.  We offer the following services for both utilities and generation developers:

Utility Interconnection design Switchyard design Coordination with local utility on interconnection requirements Generator and interconnection protection coordination and settings Start-up and test

Orion Technical Services can provide complete revenue metering design and systems that will meet all utility requirements for both generation and load metering.  Services include:

Specification and design for revenue metering systems Testing and commissioning for revenue metering systems Interface of revenue metering equipment with SCADA and DCS systems and PLCs Complete turnkey metering system fabrication and installation through approved contractors

Orion Technical Services provides transmission and distribution overhead and underground line design for all applications.  We have the experience to design multiple configurations to meet the requirements of the project and customers budget.  Services include:

Overhead wood or steel pole design Underground residential developments Underground design, both direct bury and in conduit or duct bank Telecommunication line or telecommunication attachment to existing facility design 3D modeling and rendition

Orion Technical Services offers a complete design, testing, and commissioning solution for protective relays, electrical equipment and complete substations.  In addition, we offer training programs on maintenance and testing.  Services provided are:

Protective relay testing Control scheme maintenance and functional testing Testing on both newly installed and older systems Testing services for electrical equipment (circuit breakers, transformers, etc.) Training programs for maintenance and testing

Our personnel have extensive experience in protective relay and electrical equipment maintenance and testing.  We can provide a complete electrical equipment maintenance program customized to your specific needs.  Services include:

Development of maintenance programs for protective relays and electrical equipment Audit of existing facilities and maintenance programs Preparation of single lines and equipment databases  Training on maintenance programs

Load Management

Our engineering, automation and revenue metering background provide us with the skills necessary to analyze the merits of load management for your facility and provide you with a reliable management system which can yield significant savings on your electric utility bills.  Services provided include:

Customized cost/benefit analysis to determine viability of load management Design of manual and automated load management systems for demand control Training for operations personnel on the issue of load management and the impact of equipment scheduling on utility costs

 

Industrial Facility Services

In addition to the services listed above, Orion Technical Services can provide a complete suite of services to meet the needs of industrial customers in the management of their electrical infrastructure.  Services include:

Load flow and coordination studies Single line preparation Electrical classification studies for hazardous locations Power quality analysis Motor control center (MCC) design Emergency generation additions SCADA and automation Equipment failure forensic analysis Maintenance program review or development Equipment evaluation Reliability assessment

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