Grid Solutions
Our Grid Solutions Group, one of the largest of its kind in the world, offers
an array of specialized services including studies, engineering, design and
commissioning. With over 40 years of international experience, we are an
innovative leader in network planning, including generation, transmission
and distribution, HVDC and FACTS, and renewable integration. We also
perform market and techno-economic feasibility studies to deliver reliable,
flexible and cost-effective solutions.
Why SNC-Lavalin?
HIGHLY SPECIALIZED
AND ACADEMICALLY
DISTINGUISHED EXPERTS
VERSATILE
INTERNATIONAL
EXPERIENCE
ACROSS VARIOUS
POWER MARKETS
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
USING STATE-OF-THE-ART
SIMULATION TOOLS
FULLY PREDICTABLE
STUDY COSTS
BASED ON A CUSTOMIZED
AND MODULAR APPROACH
SNC-Lavalin Power Delivery Group
Grid Solutions is a consulting group within our global Power
business unit. SNC-Lavalin Power Delivery experts have worked on
more than 114,000 km of transmission and distribution lines, 2,500
substations and numerous telecommunication sites for major
clients worldwide, while providing reliable, adaptive and innovative
solutions for clients around the world.
Broad Expertise
›› Multidisciplinary experts with experience in 70 countries
on five continents focused on building capabilities through
transfer of knowledge and mentorship
›› Expertise in Line-Commutated Converters and Voltage-Source
Converters HVDC for up to +/- 600 kV along with HVDC
overhead line, underground cable transmission systems and
back-to-back applications
›› High voltage AC transmission systems up to 765 kV, FACTS
applications, including SVC, STATCOM, Shunt and Series-reactive
compensation, and filtering
›› Full range of power system planning studies focused on
reliability, sustainability, and economic feasibility
Our Services and Solutions
Our Planning and Studies Department is comprised of highly specialized world-class
experts with a complementary set of backgrounds, experience and accomplishments.
Interconnection Studies
Centre of Excellence in HVDC and FACTS
›› System Impact Studies, IPP and Load
›› Technology selection, technical specifications and FEED
›› Load Flow, Short-Circuit, Transient Stability
›› Detailed modeling and full suite of system and design studies
›› Remedial Action Scheme and Cost Estimates
›› Harmonic impedance and reactive compensation studies
Transient Studies
›› Energization and Transient Overvoltage
›› Detailed design for balance of plant and line, Electrode Studies
›› Full Owner’s Engineering and EPCM solutions
›› Insulation Coordination
Long-term Strategic Planning
›› Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV), Resonance
›› Electrical energy demand forecast (spatial, global)
Substation Studies
›› Long-term generation planning and supply mix
›› Medium and long-term transmission and distribution planning
›› Grounding, Lightning Shielding, EMF
›› Techno-economic assessment and investment plans
›› Rigid/Strain Bus Studies
›› Energy Storage, Grid Resiliency and Microgrids
›› Field Measurements (GRT, SRT, harmonics, audible noise, EMF)
Due Diligence for Privatization and Acquisitions
Transmission Line Studies
›› Technical audit of utilities
›› Pipeline and Railroads Induction Evaluation
›› Asset evaluation and financial projections (CAPEX/OPEX)
›› Corona, RI and Audible Noise
›› Organizational development and market assessment
›› Conductor Selection and Evaluation
T&D Transfer of Knowledge
Commercial and Industrial Studies
›› On-the-job training, with Client integrated into our team
›› Load flow, Short-circuit, Stability
›› Customized technical training based on Client needs
›› Relay Coordination and Arc Flash
›› Motor Starting, Power Quality, and Filter Design
›› Topics include substations, transmission lines, planning and
operation, FACTS and HVDC
Transmission Project Development
Power Sector Consulting
›› ISO focused strategies
›› Utility Restructuring and Organizational Development
›› System Planning Studies
›› Electricity Market Design and Rules
›› Reliability and Economic Optimization
›› Electricity Tariff Study and Pricing
›› Project evaluation and end-to-end delivery
›› Grid Code and System Operations
Grid Solutions
Full Advantage
HIGHLY
FLEXIBLE
SYSTEM
STANDARDIZED
REPORTING
ACCORDING
TO UTILITY
Software Suites
WORLD CLASS
EXPERTISE AND
VERSATILITY
SYSTEM
STUDIES AND
PLANNING
R
WA
OPERATIONS
AND
MAINTENANCE
›› PSS(R)E
›› SDDP
›› ETAP
›› DigSilent
›› PSLF
›› SYPCO
›› CYME
›› CDEGS
›› PROMOD
›› PSCAD
›› ASPEN
›› WinIGS
›› STRATEGIST
›› EMTP-RV
›› SKM
›› and many other tools...
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS AND
SCOPE OF WORK
T&D
PROJECT
LIFE CYCLE
DETAILED
DESIGN
DETAIL
SPECIFICATIONS
RFQ AND
PROCUREMENT
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COMMISSIONING
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Grid Solutions Department within
the project life cycle
BUILD AND INSTALL
H N ICA L S U P P O RT
Support every step of the way
DETAIL DESIGN
ENGINEE
RIN
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VIC
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FEASIBILITY
AND FEED
Grid Solutions experts have access to a full array of software tools and technologies,
adaptable to Client needs. Our engineers are well versed in the modeling and analysis
of very large and complex power networks. We employ scripting tools such as Python
in order to process large amounts of data, automate large portions of the study process,
and run a comprehensive set of sensitivity analysis scenarios. Our work methods are
centered around efficiency, re-usability and transfer of knowledge.
Our engineers also provide expertise in HVDC and FACTS device modeling and RealTime Digital Simulations to Clients around the world.
QUICK TURNAROUND AND
QUALITY
PROCESS
DESIGN
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Fully Customizable
Modeling Solutions
Conceptual Design: During this phase, the group supports clients
by collecting, assessing and evaluating power system data to
execute highly specialized studies and devise the optimal plan of
action customized to clients’ needs.
Detailed Design: Design studies are conducted as critical input
to the technical specifications, procurement and detailed design
phases to define the equipment parameters and ensure the
compliance to client requirements.
Technical Advisory Support: The flawless execution of a working
power system requires continued technical advisory support to
ensure consistent and precise delivery.
All project service packages (Engineering Services, EPCM, EPC, OE)
can be tailored to your precise project requirements.
KEY PROJECTS
Western Alberta Transmission Line HVDC
U.S. Transmission Planning Mandates
Canada
Full EPC services for two 1000 MW, 500 kV monopole HVDC
converter stations and lines (with STATCOM at one side), and
provisions for future expansion to a third terminal. Services
included project management, engineering, procurement,
construction, commissioning, energization, as well as the
detailed review of the vendor studies and user-written models.
United States
Several mandates for system planning in California ISO (CAISO),
Mid Continent ISO (MISO), Southwest Power Pool (SPP), New
York ISO (NYISO), and PJM including project interconnection and
opportunity analysis, FERC 1000 project proposals, due diligence,
and creation and evaluation of a joint interregional model.
BC Hydro System Impact Studies
Dogtown Rd Static Var Compensator (SVC)
Canada
Impact Assessment and Feasibility Studies for IPP and Load
Interconnections, with 47 feasibility studies carried out.
SNC-Lavalin assessed the interconnection of new generation
and loads to the BC Hydro network and provided estimates of
reinforcements. Studies included load flow, short-circuit, transient
stability analysis, Control and Protection, Telecom/SCADA,
qualitative analysis and order of magnitude cost estimate.
United States
Owner’s Engineering services for SVC facility required for the
interconnection of a wind farm on the ISO-NE network. SNC-Lavalin
provided subject matter expertise, including review of vendor
technical documentation, system design, drawings, operation
manuals, and PSS®E and PSCAD software models. SNC-Lavalin
oversaw the control system RTDS testing, major equipment factory
testing, as well as the on-site commissioning.
Lower Churchill HVDC Project
Central Asia South Asia Regional study
Canada
Integration of the 900 MW, ± 350 kV HVDC system into the
Newfoundland and Labrador network. Services provided included
transmission planning, system impact studies, reactive power
study, harmonic study, HVDC technology, DC voltage level and
DC conductor selection, HVDC Design studies, HVDC technical
specifications, bid evaluation and negotiation support.
Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, and Afghanistan
South Asia Regional electricity market feasibility study, including
assessment of resources, demand, generation and transmission
options, as well as line routing, economic analysis,
and social and environmental impact assessment.
AESO Wind Interconnection Studies
EAPP Regional Master Plan
Canada
The project comprised of system studies to identify network
limitations and operative mitigation strategies to interconnect
several wind farms in Southern Alberta. Studies included load flow,
short-circuit, transient stability, and transfer analysis, as well as
SVC functional specifications.
Eastern Africa Power Pool
Up to 2038 for Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan,
Djibouti, Tanzania, Burundi and Egypt. Services provided included
load forecast, generation plan, grid code, transmission plan, as well
as client trainings and workshops.
Egypt-Saudi Multi-Terminal HVDC
Gulf Cooperation Council Regional Project
Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Integration of HVDC multi-terminal converters (± 500 kV, 3000 MW
HVDC) into the Egyptian and Saudi networks. Studies conducted
included Load flow, transient stability, voltage stability, fault levels,
insulation coordination, harmonic impedance, reactive power
management, and conceptual design of converters.
Bahrain, UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar
Including system and design studies, feasibility studies, technical
specifications, bid evaluation and supervision of works. The project
consisted of a 400 kV double-circuit line from Kuwait to UAE with
tap-offs to Bahrain (submarine cable), Qatar and Saudi Arabia
(back-to-back HVDC converter), and 220 kV interconnection
between UAE and Oman.
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