De Facto Standard Power System Studies
Defense · Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Project details
Produced EasyPower power system analysis one-line diagrams in MicroStation format which became de facto standards for the agency.
Quadrelec Engineering Corp.
Setting the Standard for Quality Electrical Engineering Support for the Government, Utility, and Industrial Sectors
About the firm
Quadrelec Engineering Corp. is a specialized electrical engineering and training practice founded in 1993 and based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Led by Charles Pratt, P.E., Quadrelec Engineering Corp. offers over 49 years of electrical industry experience with a focus on power system analysis, protective device coordination, arc flash hazard analysis, lightning protection, and grounding systems. Serving industrial, commercial, government, and utility clients, it is distinguished by its ability to produce EasyPower one-line diagrams in MicroStation format, a capability utilized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Quadrelec Engineering Corp. also offers professional development training courses co-sponsored by IEEE covering power system protection, grounding, and lightning protection.
- Established
- 1993
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Electrical Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Power & Utility Engineering
Credentials
Professional Engineer (Electrical) - Oklahoma · Professional Engineer (Corrosion) - Oklahoma · Professional Engineer (Corrosion) - California
People
Charles PrattPresident
Capabilities
Power System Analysis
Service websiteProvides engineering assessments to model system capacity, safety, and reliability while mitigating operational and arc flash hazards.
- Protective Device Coordination Studies
- Short Circuit Analysis
- Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
- Load / Power Flow and Shedding Analysis
- Harmonic Analysis
- Motor Starting Analysis
- Power Factor Correction
- Reliability Studies
Grounding Systems Engineering
Service websiteDesigns grounding infrastructures to protect personnel, safeguard sensitive electrical equipment, and establish reference potentials.
- Ground Grid Analysis and Modelling
- Substation Ground Grid Design
- Low Voltage and High Voltage System Grounding
- Cathodic Protection Systems
Lightning Protection
Service websiteDevelops protective interception and dissipation systems to safeguard structures and electronic equipment from surge damage.
- Direct Strike Protection Design
- Surge Protection Design
- System Evaluation and Inspection
- Atmospheric Strike Modeling
Electrical System Design
Service websiteEngineers comprehensive power distribution, emergency generation, and lighting systems tailored to industrial and commercial facilities.
- Low and Medium Voltage Distribution Systems
- Emergency Generation and UPS Systems
- Overhead Poleline and Underground Construction
- Substations up to 69-kV
- Lighting System Design
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Control Systems
Facility Services
Service websiteConducts site surveys, diagnostic evaluations, and peer reviews to optimize system operations and ensure design compliance.
- Facility Electrical System Surveys
- Technical Review of Designs and Submittals
- Power Quality Surveys and Diagnosis
Forensic and Expert Witness Services
Service websiteInvestigates electrical failures and offers specialized technical analysis and litigation support for legal proceedings.
- Forensic Failure Investigation
- Expert Witness Testimony
Professional Training
Service websiteDelivers professional development courses co-sponsored by technical societies to enhance industry competency in design and safety standards.
- Power System Protection and Coordination Course
- Low Voltage Grounding Course
- High Voltage Grounding Course
- Surge and Lightning Protection Course
Industries
Defense · Government · Utilities · Industrial · Commercial