Transmission
Transmission Line Design
Greenfield and brownfield overhead transmission line design and assessment from distribution voltages up to 500 kV, using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
Capability overview
Our team applies the latest analysis programs and stays current with the international standards bodies that govern transmission and distribution engineering. We integrate well with client teams and act as owner's engineer where required.
- P.Eng.-led, peer-reviewed deliverables
- CSA, BC Hydro and utility standard compliance
- Independent, manufacturer-neutral recommendations
Overhead transmission line design
- Identification, evaluation and selection of line routing for new corridors
- Development of engineering design criteria based on local conditions and latest codes
- Detailed design of transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER from distribution up to 500 kV
- Wood, steel pole and lattice structure design and structure-type recommendations
- Structural loading and design-span recommendations for new lines
- Preliminary and final structure spotting per client requirements
- Engineering, construction, IFC and as-built packages
- Line cost estimates, tendering packages and quality plans
Transmission support structure design
- Definition of loading criteria and lead-engineer functions for EPCM projects
- Tower design for HV transmission and telecom towers using PLS-TOWER and PLS-POLE up to 500 kV
- Design and upgrade for snow glide, creep and avalanche loading
- River-crossing and long-span tower design
- Re-design and re-detailing of existing latticed towers
- Foundation design — caissons, piles and grillages
- Rehabilitation of concrete and steel structures; substation termination design
Distribution engineering
- Distribution planning, network study and analysis
- Greenfield distribution line design and relocations
- Reconductoring and conversion projects; feeder, storm and fire hardening
- Structural design and pole-loading analysis
- Replacement of aging overhead and underground systems
- Customer extensions and line movements — quotation, design and project management
Discuss your transmission scope
Share drawings, voltage class and project constraints — we'll come back with a tailored approach and proposal.
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