Utility Automation
Since our inception in 1915, Black & Veatch has been at the forefront of developing
utility infrastructure, and has been providing transmission and distribution automation
services, as part of our large EPC projects for the last 20 years. Our in-depth,
historic knowledge of both utility business and utility infrastructure provides
a unique background from which to serve our clients. Today, as utilities focus on
automation to enable asset management, improve operational efficiency and improve
system reliability, Black & Veatch is there with the ideal integration of knowledge
and resources to deliver a single-source solution for utility automation.
Technology Applications
- SCADA Systems
- Distribution Automation
- Substation Integration and Automation
- Automatic Meter Reading
- Mobile Workforce Management
- Security and Risk Assessment
- Asset Management
Market Initiatives
Regulatory compliance and increasing performance standards are driving the needs
for automation; you can count on Black & Veatch's wide-depth of technology experience
to help meet your business objectives.
- Service Restoration and Reliability
- Equipment Upgrades and RTU Replacement
- Open and Integrated Systems
- Lower Operating Costs
- Enhanced Communication and Response Times
- Regulatory and Security Compliance Issues
Services
- Project Management
- Technology Assessments and Master Planning
- Conceptual and Detailed Design
- Operator Interface (OI) Development
- IED Integration and Programming
- Construction and Construction Management
- Field Testing and Start-up
- Training
Experience Highlights
- Over 200 SCADA/RTU Assignments
- Over 50 Substation Integration Projects
- 900+ Substation Design Projects
- Over 300 Overhead Transmission Design Projects Equaling 7,000+ miles
- Over 400 Power System and Communication Studies