Areas of Expertise

Power System Studies

PSMA Consulting is experienced with the following power system studies:

• Power system modeling (generation, transmission & distribution levels) in steady-state & transients

• HVDC (LCC, VSC, point-to-point & Multi-terminal) modeling, control & protection studies

• AC/DC network design studies

• Grid connection of offshore wind farm studies

• Grid forming & grid following converter studies

• Load flow (steady-state), dynamic performance & short circuit studies

• Transformer & line/cable switching transient studies

• Insulation coordination (temporary, switching & lightning overvoltage) studies

• Power system stability (rotor angle, voltage & frequency stability) studies

• Power quality (voltage sag, swell, harmonics & filter design) studies

• Protection (relay) coordination & reclosing studies

• Motor starting & power factor correction studies

• FACTS SVC & STATCOM modeling & studies

• Inverter-based sources & AC/DC Microgrid studies

Research & Development Topics

• Modern Power Systems: Modeling & Simulation.

• AC/DC Grids & HVDC Grids: Operation, Control & Protection.

• Renewable Power Plants & Grid Integration Challenges.