Energy Management Systems

BBA offers a full range of services in energy management systems for power generation, transmission, and distribution as well as for energy use. Our experts have extensive knowledge to ensure the success of projects from inception to implementation. They provide assitance and advice on the latest available technologies to ensure the best return on investment.

Our recognized expertise in these areas is based on many exemplary projects, and adds value to business processes and investments.

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

INFRASTRUCTURES

• Architecture, configuration, and administration of networks and servers
• Wired and wireless network infrastructures
• Computer environment virtualization
• Deployment of smart grid technologies
• Remote supervision, metering, and control systems
• Information technology and cyber security
• Remote management of networks
• Detection and notification of hardware and software failures
• Risks and vulnerability analysis of systems

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

• IT consulting expertise applied to the energy sector
• Information portal and collaborative work environment
• Development of customized applications
• Integration of heterogeneous systems
• Training and technical support
• Data mining
• Performance analysis

COMMUNICATIONS

• Architecture design and implementation of integration buses
• Communication drivers and gateways (ICCP, DNP3, CIM, XML)
• Standardized communication (DNP3, IEC, ICCP, CIM, XML, OPC)
• Data exchange and conversion gateways
• Integration of specialized software package interfaces

COMMAND AND CONTROL

• Automatic Generation Control (AGC)
• Energy Management System (EMS)
• Active and reactive power control
• Peak control with rotational load shedding
• Automatic remote load shedding
• Telecontrol system

SUPERVISION AND REPORTS

• SCADA and HMI
• Monitoring system (substations, power houses, wind farms, and electrical networks)
• Events and alarms management
• Dashboard
• Automatic reports generation
• Management system of power generation fleet
• Energy Management Information System (EMIS)
• Heavy works supervision system
• Power flow calculation

DATA ACQUISITION

• Real-time data acquisition
• Historical data system
• Integration of interfaces with real-time systems

ASSET MANAGEMENT

• Generation Management System (GMS)
• Integrated equipment management system (condition-based maintenance)
• Maintenance management and equipment optimization systems

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