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Insulation Coordination Study

PSCAD-based evaluation of transient overvoltages from lightning, switching and faults to ensure standards-compliant insulation design.

IEC 60071IEEE Std. C62
Insulation Coordination Study
Overview

What we do

Our Insulation Coordination Study using PSCAD evaluates transient overvoltages caused by lightning strikes, switching operations, and fault conditions to ensure adequate insulation levels and reliable system protection. Through detailed electromagnetic transient simulations, the study assesses equipment withstand capability, surge arrester performance, insulation stress, and overvoltage propagation. The analysis helps optimize insulation design, minimize the risk of insulation failure, improve system reliability, and ensure compliance with IEC 60071 and utility-specific requirements.

Key Scope of Study

Deliverables & analysis

Lightning & Switching Overvoltage Analysis
Insulation Level Assessment (BIL/SIL)
Surge Arrester Selection & Performance Evaluation
Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Simulation
Traveling Wave Analysis
Equipment Insulation Stress Evaluation
Overvoltage Propagation Analysis
Substation & Transmission System Insulation Coordination
Optimization of Protection Schemes
Compliance with IEC 60071, IEEE Standards, and Utility Grid Requirements
Ideal For

Transmission Systems, Substations, Power Plants, Renewable Energy Projects, Oil & Gas Facilities, and Industrial Power Systems — ensuring safe, reliable, and standards-compliant operation under transient overvoltage conditions.

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