We always work closely with staff utility personnel to develop a
team-based approach to planning. Input from management to line workers is
important in identifying problems and finding solutions. Our recommendations
incorporate data from all facets of the utility along with the engineering study
findings.
Capabilities
Construction Work Plans
The Construction Work Plan (CWP) is an active planning document that
provides short-term, specific projects and goals for the utility
system. New and reconstruction projects, feeder reconfiguration, load
balancing and voltage drop studies are all part of a CWP. Work plans
are typically done every two to four years.
Sectionalizing Studies
MEI Engineering generally incorporates a sectionalizing study into
every Construction Work Plan. The Sectionalizing Study examines the
protection scheme from the transmission relaying and substation fusing
to the last downline OCR or fuse. This comprehensive analysis includes
maximum and minimum fault current studies, equipment rating and
implementation philosophies.
Long Range Plans
The Long Range Plan (LRP) takes a more abstract look at the utility
system. Projecting long term (20 to 30 year) trends, looking at
alternative engineering designs and setting long term goals are all
part of the LRP. Long Range plans are generally re-done every eight to
twelve years to account for changing conditions and projections.
Power Requirements Study
The Power Requirements Study (PRS) examines short to intermediate
term power and energy requirements. The PRS forms the foundation for
all engineering and financial planning decisions with its baseline
demand and energy projections.
