Serves as central storage for engineering, technical facility and system records. Electrical Services Formulates equipment ratings, standards, policies and procedures related to substation maintenance, electrical and power system control, protection and communication. Helps Operations and Planning devise electrical system and equipment ratings, and conduct the EMTP study. Supports qualification and acceptance tests. Helps investigate equipment and system failures.
Conducts trend analysis to correct problems.
Helps Planning develop plans of service. Sets performance requirements and system parameters for high-voltage equipment. Provides substation stability control expertise. Lines and Facilities Services Sets standards, policies and procedures for engineering, maintenance and construction in terms of transmission lines, cables, fiber optics, non-electric plant facilities, EMF and system ratings. This includes everything from lightning protection and airway markers to disconnects.