TRC provides comprehensive oversight of your substation project from inception to completion, ensuring seamless execution throughout all phases.
Embrace the Future of Automation and Communications Engineering
Modern protection and control systems using the latest communication technology and protocols.
TRC offers comprehensive substation automation solutions, implementing cutting-edge protection and control systems that leverage advanced communication technologies to deliver reliable and cost-effective outcomes. Our extensive experience spans the design, implementation and commissioning of automation and integration systems for both new substations and retrofits of existing facilities. We serve a diverse clientele across distribution, transmission, hydro, wind and nuclear generation sectors.
By partnering with TRC, you ensure that your substation equipment is optimally configured for consistent energy flow and proactive fault detection. Our tailored solutions are designed to meet the specific needs of your substation setup, enhancing overall performance and reliability.
Advanced Substation Automation Expertise
Our specialized automation and communications engineering team excels in designing and configuring integrated, multi-vendor systems of various scales. We utilize a wide range of technologies, including:
- Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
- Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Data concentrators
- Protective relays
Our solutions aim to minimize operational downtime, enhance substation reliability, reduce costs, improve safety protocols, and increase overall efficiency.
Comprehensive Substation Automation Solutions
TRC offers a wide array of substation automation solutions, including:
Our team incorporates cutting-edge automation technology into your existing infrastructure, optimizing system performance and efficiency.
We develop precise, clearly-defined specifications for installations and upgrades, adhering to industry best practices and your unique requirements.
We meticulously record and catalog technical details and operational outputs of existing substation equipment, creating a comprehensive system inventory.
We collaborate with you to design and implement tailored modifications and upgrades that align with your substation’s evolving needs and objectives.
TRC introduces advanced technology for real-time monitoring and control of substations, enabling efficient management regardless of geographical location.
Our experts create customized substation automation system designs optimized for your specific sector and operational requirements.
We ensure your substations are configured to meet and exceed industry compliance standards, developing comprehensive technical manuals and guidelines.
Design, installation and commissioning of:
- Protection and control systems
- Automation and communication systems
- Data concentrators, multiplexers, RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, annunciators and other automation/communication equipment
- Network and physical security (NERC CIP)
- IEC 61850, TCP/IP, DNP 3.0, FTP, & SEL mirrored bits
- MODBUS, Profibus, Conitel, Landis & Gyr 8979, etc.
- Microwave radio systems
- RF systems (licensed and unlicensed)
- Fiber optic/SONET systems
- HMI/GUI designs
- Design, installation and commissioning of:
- Protection and control systems
- Automation and communication systems
- Data concentrators, multiplexers, RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, annunciators and other automation/communication equipment
- Network and physical security (NERC CIP)
- Inter/Intra-substation communications:
- IEC 61850, TCP/IP, DNP 3.0, FTP, & SEL mirrored bits
- MODBUS, Profibus, Conitel, Landis & Gyr 8979, etc.
- Microwave radio systems
- RF systems (licensed and unlicensed)
- Fiber optic/SONET systems
- HMI/GUI designs
Enhance Substation Performance With TRC’s Automation Expertise
At TRC, our mission is to create innovative pathways for our clients to thrive, regardless of the challenges. Our substation automation services are tailored to your specific needs, with a focus on safety, reliability, and collaboration. Partner with us to optimize your systems and ensure long-term success. Learn more by contacting us today.
Sharing Our Perspectives
Our practitioners share their insights and perspectives on the trends and challenges shaping the market.
Regulatory Updates
FERC Issues Order 2023 to Resolve Interconnection Process Issues
September 25, 2023
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Order 2023 to facilitate and improve the speed and reliability of adding new energy resources to the power system
Regulatory Updates
NERC Files Report on Effectiveness on CIP-014 Physical Security Standard
May 25, 2023
On behalf of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), its President and CEO Jim Robb, recently presented to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) a summary of NERC’s report on the effectiveness of NERC’s CIP-014 Physical Security Standard. There were almost 1,700 physical security incidents reported to the Electricity-Information Security Analysis Center (E-ISAC) in 2022, an increase of 10.5% from 2021.
Regulatory Updates
FERC Issues Order on Cold Weather Reliability Standards
April 27, 2023
FERC has approved two NERC proposed cold weather-related reliability standards.
Insights
Modeling Power System Hosting Capacity
March 31, 2023
As renewable energy development booms, and distributed energy resources (DERs) proliferate across the grid, the demand for a more efficient and timely interconnection process is at an all-time high. To meet regulatory deadlines and satisfy the needs of both developers and customers, utilities must tackle an increasingly complex array of system impact studies, analyses and reports, under ever shrinking timelines.
Regulatory Updates
FERC Orders Internal Network Security Monitoring Rule to be Finalized
March 14, 2023
FERC directed NERC to develop Reliability Standards to implement INSM within trusted CIP environments.
Videos
Webinar Replay: Substation Automation – Best Practices for IEC 61850 Implementation
March 29, 2022
Modernizing utility equipment, standards and processes pays dividends for improved safety, security and reliability. But transitioning to a new high-tech system model can be challenging.
How Does a Distribution Grid Work?
October 2, 2021
Electric distribution systems rely on sophisticated technology to provide power when needed. Electricity is generated on-demand, which means there are often peak periods when providers see a greater need for power and the system must prove responsive.
Regulatory Updates
Cold Weather Reliability Preparedness and Hardening
March 22, 2021
The latest weather impacts to power reliability have accelerated the need for mandatory regulatory compliance changes.
Regulatory Updates
NERC Issues Lessons Learned on Misoperations Due to Mixing Relay Technologies
August 13, 2020
On July 10, 2020 NERC released new Lessons Learned guidance to address situations where multiple composite protection systems have misoperated as a result of mixing protective relay technologies at the remote terminals of directional comparison blocking (DCB) schemes. This technical information will help utilities improve the reliability of the Bulk Power System.
