Power Delivery Consultants Inc

Comprehensive engineering services for power utility transmission and distribution projects, from conceptual design to detailed technical specification.

• New Circuit Design

  Conceptual and detailed design services for land and submarine high-voltage power cable systems.

• Standards and Specifications Development

  Developing detailed standards and specifications for extruded-dielectric and pipe-type systems, including cables, joints, terminations, and trenchless crossings.

• Review of Vendor Drawings and Calculations

  Evaluating manufacturer and contractor technical submittals, vendor drawings, and structural or electrical calculations.

Analysis, auditing, and maintenance strategies to maximize the reliability, life expectancy, and ampacity of existing cable infrastructure.

• Ampacity Audits and Uprating

  Cable ampacity analyses and thermal evaluations for land, submarine, tunnel, and deep cable systems to optimize circuit ratings.

• Operation and Maintenance Support

  System audits, field diagnostic testing, and the generation of custom O&M manuals for legacy cable circuits.

• Equipment Life Evaluation and Extension

  Assessing the condition and extending the operating life of legacy electrical power transmission equipment.

• Assessment and Replacement of Aging Conductors

  Identifying conductor degradation and managing replacement options to secure network reliability.

• Reconductoring Pipes with XLPE Cables

  Replacing old fluid-filled or gas-filled pipe-type cables with advanced XLPE or EPR cables within existing pipes.

Supporting utility owners through every stage of construction, factory manufacturing, and field installation.

• Owner's Engineer

  Feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, specification design, RFP preparation, and proposal evaluations for electric utilities.

• Factory Audits and Witness Testing

  Conducting global factory quality audits and witnessing prequalification, type, and factory acceptance testing up to 500 kV.

• Field Observation

  Deploying experienced field observers to log installation practices, take photos, and ensure compliance with construction specs.

• Environmental Impact Reviews

  Providing technical support for environmental assessments, permitting applications, and regulatory hearings.

Root cause analyses, forensic engineering, and safety evaluations of advanced utility operating procedures.

• Root Cause Failure Analysis

  Forensic investigation of cable failures, including field documentation preservation, dissection witnessing, and laboratory testing.

• Overhead Live-Line Work Procedures

  Evaluating and updating safety and technical guidelines for live-line maintenance and overhead operations.

• New Materials and Installation Evaluation

  Assessing novel insulation materials, thermal backfills, and advanced trenchless installation methodologies.

Continuing education courses and specialized technical instruction for professional engineers in the power transmission sector.

• Continuing Education Courses

  NYS and Florida approved continuing education courses focusing on power cable ratings, extruded dielectric systems, and HPFF/HPGF systems.

• Custom On-Site Training

  Designing and delivering custom technical training courses tailored to specific utility networks and facilities.