Electrical

Electrical power is undeniably a major part of our everyday lives. Whether it is applied in the energy, mining and metals, or industrial sectors, BBA's electrical engineering expertise has come to enjoy an international reputation.  

Specific Expertise

General Studies

• Technical and economic prefeasibility and feasibility studies
• Technical audits
• Master plans
• Modernization and upgrading programs of facilities

Specialized Studies  

• Protection coordination
• Arc flash exposure
• Power factor correction
• Short circuit stability and power flow
• Harmonics and filters (harmony impedance locus)
• Power quality
• Motor start-up
• Reliability
• Grounding

Wind Power

• Preliminary business case analysis
• Network integration study
• Collector systems design
• Sub-station design
• Construction supervision
• Commissioning
• Performance validation

Industrial Complexes 

• Main power supply (25 to 350 kV)
• Distribution substation (5 to 46 kV)
• Medium voltage starter cabinets
• Capacitor banks
• 480 V and 600 V distribution centres
• 480 V and 600 V motor control centres
• Motors
• Plant distribution systems
• Emergency systems

Power Plants

• Ancillary services
• Substation design
• Generator rewind
• Upgrading of speed and excitation controllers
• Automation and remote operation

Rotating Machines

• Specifications
• Sizing
• Failure investigations
• Inspection
• Electrical and mechanical simulations
• Training   

Stations and Sub-stations

• Equipment specifications
• Analysis of tenders
• Procurement recommendations
• Procurement tracking and expediting
• Compliance testing at the supplier's facilities
• Equipment implementation
• Controls, metering and protection
• Networking
• Construction supervision
• Operating guidelines
• Training courses

Transmission and Distribution Lines  

• Siting
• Implementation of structures on planes and longitudinal profiles
• Power line design according to applicable standards and to the Client's specific requirements 
• Computer-aided design for the review and validation of stress levels imposed on power lines

Traditional Engineering

The following technical services apply to all project phases: 

• Planning and feasibility studies
• Technical and economic studies
• Preliminary and detailed engineering
• Construction drawings and specifications
• Procurement
• Site supervision
• Start-up and commissioning