Our Services, your solutions The services provided by MidStates Energy are offered to each of our partners as customized solutions. From ongoing power plant maintenance to more intricate designs and implementations, MidStates Energy is here for everything you need. Industrial MidStates Energy is highly experienced with industrial and commercial electrical installations. For complete electrical systems that include lights, outlets, control panels, control room installations, design build, conduit wiring, and more, we’re the team to get it done. Capabilities: Cable Replacement for Faulty Circuits Emergency Services System Distribution Equipment Moving, Height Adjustments and Relocation Equipment Relocation, Additions and Alterations Feeders for Bus Ducts and Risers Generator System Installation Industrial Electrical Construction Services Installations for Control and Computer Rooms Installations for Main Switchgear Miscellaneous Maintenance Services New Construction and Terminations Preventive Power Maintenance Services Reconstruction and Emergency Restore Services Relocation of Cable Wiring for Power and Control of Manufacturing and Processing Equipment Uninterrupted Power Systems Commercial We provide commercial electrical services, including for those clients who require design and electrical installation in new construction, expansions, modifications, maintenance, and more. Capabilities: Commercial Health Care Government Offices Schools Data and Communication Centers HVAC Control Systems Generators Lighting Design and Maintenance Preventive Maintenance and Service From small distribution substations to larger grid-connected switching stations, MidStates Energy can help with substation installation and other maintenance work. Capabilities: Breaker Assembly Breaker Commissioning Conduit Cable Trench Installation Control Cable Installation and Termination Control Enclosure Set-up CCVT’s, Circuit Switchers, Wave Traps, etc. Electrical Equipment Installation Grounding Systems Relay Testing Site Drainage Systems Steel and Bus Erection Switch Installation and Timing Transformer Assembly Transformer Commissioning Scheduled Preventive Maintenance 480V Low Voltage Circuit Breakers Capabilities: Contact resistance High current testing Control troubleshooting and repair Contact/interrupter inspections and repair Controls upgrades Arche chute replacement Unit assembly, including unload and controls Unit disassembly with shipping prep made to repair facility On-site testing of units, Doble power factor, contact resistance, time and travel, megger, current injection and IR scanning Metal Clad Switchgear Circuit Breakers Capabilities: Contact resistance Vacuum bottle testing Control troubleshooting and repair Contact/interrupter inspections and repair Complete upgrades available to improve reliability Controls upgrades Arche chute/vacuum bottle replacement Unit assembly, including unload and controls Unit disassembly with shipping prep made to repair facility On-site testing of units, commissioning, Doble power factor, contact resistance, time and travel, megger, and IR scanning While reclosers and regulators are designed and built to the highest standards, they require service to maintain these standards and functionality. MidStates Energy and its staff of trained technicians and engineers are able to provide the services to keep this equipment functioning at the optimum level. Repair services include: Testing of the unit Cleaning and inspecting the exterior and interior Replacement of any inoperative components Replacement of gaskets and reassemble the unit Replacement of tank oil, if required Unit testing after repair to confirm operation Recording of test results Sanding and painting of the recloser unit as required Every utility and power company using reclosers should have a routine maintenance every 3 years. MidStates Energy will assist in developing an individual program to meet your needs and set up an automatic notification system when equipment should be scheduled for testing and maintenance. Oil-Filled Circuit Breakers Capabilities: Oil sampling Oil filtering Control troubleshooting and repair Contact/interrupter inspections and repair Controls upgrades Bushing replacement Unit assembly, including unload, bushing installation, controls, and oil filling Unit disassembly with shipping prep made to repair facility On-site testing of units, Doble power factor, bushing testing, time and travel, megger, and IR scanning Protective Relays Capabilities: Commissioning testing Routine maintenance testing Control troubleshooting and repair Power Line carrier testing Controls upgrades Scada Electronic relaying such as SELs Electromechanical relays. On site testing of units and calibration using RTS Transformers Capabilities: Oil sampling Leak detection and repair Control troubleshooting and repair LTC inspections and repair Complete upgraded LTC replacements to improve reliability Beckwith controller upgrades Nitrogen systems Cooling system upgrades such as fans, pumps and controls. Unit assembly including unload, bushing installation, cooling systems, controls, and vacuum filling Unit disassembly with shipping prep made to repair facility On-site testing of units, commissioning, Doble power factor, bushing testing, turns ratio, megger, SFRA, and IR scanning SF6 Filled Circuit Breakers Capabilities: SF6 sampling SF6 Dew point testing Control troubleshooting and repair Contact/ interrupter inspections and repair Controls upgrades Bushing replacement Unit assembly including unload, bushing installation, controls, and SF6 filling Unit disassembly with shipping prep made to repair facility On-site testing of units, commissioning, Doble power factor, bushing testing, time and travel, megger, and IR scanning Plant Maintenance Our industrial electricians can conduct both planned and emergency maintenance of industrial power systems and critical equipment at your facility. We can help with preventive and predictive maintenance, coordinate shut down plans, and provide overall plant inspections. Maintenance Provide teams at your facility during any planned outages Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance procedures Install any necessary replacement equipment Refineries Manage and install process & instrument control systems Manage power distribution, substations and motor controls Manufacturing Assess and troubleshoot existing electrical facilities Install new process lines Instrumentation Technicians on staff “Testing For Excellence” MidStates Energy has a team with a strong track record of successes in the industrial and commercial electrical and energy industries. We prepare and train our teams in advance of every job we land, ensuring that the final project deliverable is of the highest quality with the highest degree of safety we can achieve. Capabilities: Field Testing Services: High-Low voltage substations commissioning Insulating liquid analysis Low voltage circuit breaker testing Relay commissioning/calibration Infrared survey/ oil filtration Battery testing Transformer/LTC testing and commissioning for low, medium and high voltage applications Metal clad switchgear testing On-Site switchgear testing Oil and SF6 power circuit breakers Dissolved gas analysis/SF6 sampling The primary causes of bus system failures are due to age and lack of ongoing maintenance. Over time, seals and gaskets break down causing moisture and debris intrusion, loss of insulating properties causes tracking and grounding issues, and bad connections lead to overheating. Bus systems need periodic maintenance and insurance providers require them. Online and Offline inspection and testing allow plant operators to better prepare for maintenance of bus systems by evaluating the condition of the bus while the system is online, prior to an outage, or during a planned outage. Online Inspection Capabilities: EMSA Testing: EMSA (Electromagnetic Signature Analysis) testing can be performed to locate electrical partial discharge and arcing, loose connections, and broken insulators while online. IR Inspection: Thermography can be performed to locate any potential heating issues and circulating ground currents. Visual Inspection: Visual inspection of the bus system exterior is performed to determine general condition and locate areas of concern for further inspection. Offline Inspection Capabilities: General Condition Assessment: (LEVEL 1) A condition assessment inspection is a minimally invasive inspection used to follow up online testing if no major areas of concerns are found. Offline Inspection and Maintenance: (LEVEL 2) During a full offline inspection, all accessible interior and exterior areas of the bus are inspected and primary components cleaned by hand, including insulators, flexible braids, and bushings. Cryogenic Cleaning: (LEVEL 3) If significant buildup of debris and contamination is expected, or carbon from arcing is present, cryogenic cleaning can be performed to thoroughly clean the interior of the bus. The Need For Routine Maintenance The need for inspections and regular maintenance of bus duct systems cannot be overstated. Far too often, these critical and essential passive systems that deliver generator power are neglected and ignored. A lack of regular maintenance can ultimately result in costly repairs and unplanned outages. Routine bus duct system inspections are recommended to ensure moisture intrusion, high temperatures, dust and dirt, and equipment failures are identified and repaired quickly. Regular inspections are the key to maintaining peak operating conditions that help to avoid expensive repair work and downtime. Retrofit and Repair Solutions Capabilities: New transformer bushing boxes and modifications for transformer replacement Bus design and platforms for replacement or retrofit of Generator Circuit Breakers Design and Installation of tap boxes for addition of auxiliary equipment Additions of heaters, access ports, or online monitoring equipment Iso-Phase bus retrofits for access to transformer and seal off bushings Design for maintenance; allow for bushing removal for replace/regasket, and iso-phase removal for generator repairs. Common Bus Failures Moisture Intrusion Moisture Causing Cracks Seal Off Bushings Failure Expansion Bellow Cracking Torn Bellows Debris Accumulation Damaged Gaskets Damaged Insulators & Flex Links Bolted Connection Failures Our team can deploy to your site within 24 hours of your phone call to help with any unforeseen electrical or critical equipment emergency. Rely on the team at MidStates Energy to mobilize to your location, assess the situation, generate a plan and work to get you up and running again. Contact Us
