Conventional and Renewable Power Plants Design
MEPCO provides multidisciplinary electrical engineering for power generation facilities, spanning conventional thermal combined-cycle plants, gas turbines, solar photovoltaic (PV) parks, and utility wind farms. We engineer the Electrical Balance of Plant (EBoP), generator step-up transformers (GSU), auxiliary power distribution systems, excitation interfaces, and substation grid connections.
Figure 1: Electrical Balance of Plant (EBoP) and grid interconnection engineering for conventional thermal power generation.
Technical Scope & Engineering Capabilities
MEPCO Engineering Projects brings specialized domain knowledge, rigorous modeling standards, and practical site experience to every assignment. Our scope covers:
- Electrical Balance of Plant (EBoP): Designing plant electrical architectures from generator terminals to high-voltage grid interconnection switchyards.
- Generator Step-Up (GSU) & Unit Auxiliary Transformers: Sizing, specification, and protection interfaces for main GSU transformers and auxiliary step-down units.
- Plant Auxiliary Power Distribution: Designing medium-voltage unit switchboards, station service transformers, essential motor control centers, and DC emergency systems.
- Generator Circuit Breakers (GCB) & Isolated Phase Bus (IPB): Sizing GCBs and IPBs against maximum generator fault currents and load currents per IEEE C37.013.
- Excitation & Synchronizing Interfaces: Engineering synchronization schemes, automatic voltage regulator (AVR) interlocks, and protection trip logic.
- Renewable Collector Grid Engineering: Sizing medium-voltage collector feeder networks, wind turbine transformer kiosks, solar inverter stations, and central pooling substations.
Software Platforms & Computational Tools
Engineering Tools: AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit MEP, ETAP and PSSE for power plant electrical calculations.
Applicable Standards & Grid Codes
Generation Standards: IEEE C37.013 / IEC 62271-37-013 (Generator Circuit Breakers), IEEE C37.102 (Guide for AC Generator Protection), IEC 60076, National Grid Connection Codes.
Methodology & Project Delivery Workflow
Our engineering delivery aligns with MEPCO’s structured 6-stage project execution framework, ensuring quality throughout input verification, design modeling, and client handover:
- Stage 01 — Scope & Criteria Definition: Establish study boundaries, utility tie-in data, single-line diagrams, and client objectives.
- Stage 02 — Data Audit & Modeling Assumptions: Collect, verify, and validate manufacturer datasheets, impedance tolerances, and site operating configurations.
- Stage 03 — Simulation Model Development: Build detailed, validated mathematical digital models in specialized power software.
- Stage 04 — Computational Analysis & Verification: Execute base-case and contingency scenarios, conducting rigorous internal peer reviews.
- Stage 05 — Client Review & Approval: Present study findings, address technical comments, and participate in technical clarification sessions.
- Stage 06 — Final Handover: Deliver formal certified engineering reports, executive summaries, and native simulation model files.
Figure 2: Balance of Plant design for utility-scale solar PV and wind generation complexes.
Completed Project References (From MEPCO Profile)
Selected project assignments delivered by MEPCO demonstrating our technical execution and regional client trust:
| Project Name | Client / Authority | Location | Tools / Mode | Scope Executed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Plant Electrical Design References | Power Generation Utilities & EPC Contractors | Egypt, UAE, KSA, Tanzania | ETAP / CAD | Electrical Balance of Plant (EBoP), Generator Circuit Breaker sizing, auxiliary system design, and grid interconnection engineering. |
Key Engineering Deliverables & Outputs:
- Overall Plant Electrical Single-Line Diagram (SLD) and Auxiliary Distribution Schematics.
- Generator Circuit Breaker (GCB) and Isolated Phase Bus (IPB) Calculation and Sizing Reports.
- Auxiliary Power System Load Schedules and Voltage Profile Calculations.
- Substation Grid Interconnection Interface Drawings and Cable Schedules.
- Equipment Procurement Specifications and Material Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
Inquire About This Service
Contact MEPCO’s engineering team for technical proposals, study scope definition, or project consultations:
Email: m.khaled@mepco-tds.com | Phone: +20 11 2696 7082 | HQ: 5 Al-Ibrahimia Street, Cairo, Egypt