Power System Services
ITAC believes that knowledge and preparedness are the keys to optimizing safety at the worksite. That is why our Power System Services division of engineers and constructors possesses comprehensive leadership capabilities for protecting our clients from experiencing electrical system failures and providing unsurpassed assistance in reducing the severity of equipment damage, should a failure occur.
ITAC is one of the few licensed engineering firms in Virginia to deliver complete arc flash and shock hazard analysis. In addition, our Power System Services division offers a full body of unique, detailed skills for any business—from large corporations to individually owned and operated companies:
Arc Flash and Shock Hazard Analysis
Surveys in accordance with NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 guidelines
Creation of final reports sealed by licensed professional engineers
Development or modification of existing operating procedures to conform with the latest arc flash and shock hazard codes
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Power System Studies
Compilation of worksite equipment and system data
Generation of arc flash and shock hazard data for each piece of electrical equipment
Recommendations for improving personnel safety and reducing equipment damage in the event of an electrical system failure
Short Circuit and Protective Device Coordination Studies
Analyses of power systems to determine available short circuit current at each bus
Evaluations/coordination of power system protection devices
Load Flow and Equipment Evaluation Studies
Evaluations of existing equipment capacities
Measurements or estimates of current loads
Recommendations for new equipment needed for future expansion projects
Low- and Medium-Voltage Power System Design
Comprehensive expertise in low-voltage design, from substations to panelboards
Experience in underground and overhead medium-voltage systems, including air, gas, oil, and solid dielectric insulated distribution equipment in pad-, pole-, and vault-mounted configurations
Medium-Voltage Motor Control
Diverse knowledge in voltages from 2300V-13200V and motor sizes from 250hp-25000hp
Protective Relay Replacement
Detailed turnkey replacements of old electromechanical or single-phase solid-state relays with the latest multi-function microprocessor relays (Schweitzer, GE Multilin, Basler, ABB, Siemens, and other manufacturers)
Substation Design
Experience in conventional station-class bus and breaker hardware
Specialization in prefabricated switchgear houses using metal-clad switchgear
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Power Factor and Power Quality Control Systems
Design of static and automatic power factor control systems for both low- and medium-voltage power systems
Establishment of business cases for power factor correction
Critical Power, SCADA, and Grounding System Design
Design and specification of equipment for emergency and critical power systems supporting hospitals, data centers, operations centers, and other facilities
Wide-ranging expertise in SCADA and HMI system design
Design of facility and power system grounding architecture with comprehensive personnel protection
SCADA Programming
Integration of intelligent electronic devices, protective relays, and other utility communication equipment into single secure systems
Code Consulting
Interpretation and implementation of regulatory codes and accepted industry standards:
NFPA 70 - National Electric Code
IEEE C2 - National Electric Safety Code
NFPA 70E - Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
IEEE 1584 - Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations
NFPA 110 - Standards for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
FM Global Insurance Standards Related to Power Systems
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