Electrical Equipment Diagnostics

When critical electrical equipment fails, every minute counts. Elevation Power Engineering provides expert, PE-led diagnostics and targeted repair services to get your systems back online quickly and safely.

Our process:

1. Assessment – We begin with a detailed review of your equipment specifications, manufacturer data, and failure symptoms.
2. Onsite or remote diagnostics – Using calibrated instruments and proven test methods, we pinpoint the root cause of the issue.
3. Repair or repair plan – When feasible and authorized, repairs are completed onsite. If proprietary parts or manufacturer intervention are required, you receive a clear, actionable repair plan for rapid resolution.
4. Documentation & recommendations – Every engagement includes a written report documenting findings, work performed, and recommendations to prevent recurrence.

Why choose us:

• Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer with deep field experience in power system diagnostics.
• Fully insured for hands-on electrical work not requiring an electrician's license.
• Ability to mobilize quickly for critical, time-sensitive issues.
• Clear, upfront pricing – Flat-rate project fees for diagnostics labor. Any required parts are billed separately and approved by you before purchase. Repair labor costs vary.

✅ Onsite Label Application
We’ll apply NFPA 70E-compliant arc flash labels directly to your electrical equipment, saving you time and ensuring proper placement.

✅ One-Line Diagram Drafting (DWG + PDF Format)
We’ll deliver a clean, annotated one-line diagram in AutoCAD and PDF format, derived from our internal analysis model. Ideal for training and maintenance records. (These drawings are not meant for construction or permitting)

✅ Relay and Breaker Settings Support
Need help entering new coordination settings into your equipment? We offer implementation guidance to ensure your system reflects your study results.

✅ Maintenance Plan
Get a clear roadmap for keeping your study current with system changes—so you’re not caught off guard at audit time. If your system changes or labels wear out, we’ll deliver updated print-ready files or physical replacements—no need to start from scratch.

✅ Post-Study Consulting
Elevation Power Engineering offers an annual Electrical Safety Plan designed to support your facility’s safety culture, ensure ongoing regulatory compliance, and reduce electrical risk. This premium service goes beyond basic arc flash maintenance to provide comprehensive, proactive support tailored to your operations.

✅ Electrical System Modeling
We build a digital representation of your electrical distribution system, capturing key components like breakers, panels, transformers, and loads. This model serves as the foundation for all engineering simulations and study results.

✅ Operating Scenario Simulations
We simulate normal and contingency conditions (e.g., alternate feeds, backup generators) to identify worst-case hazards across your facility. This ensures compliance regardless of how the system is configured during maintenance or failures.

✅ Short Circuit Analysis
We calculate available fault currents at all relevant buses and equipment to verify that your system can withstand and interrupt fault events without equipment failure.

✅ Equipment Duty Evaluation
We evaluate the short-circuit ratings of breakers, fuses, and panels against calculated fault levels. Underrated equipment is flagged for replacement to prevent catastrophic failure and ensure worker safety.

✅ Protective Device Coordination
We align the timing of fuses, relays, and circuit breakers to isolate faults without unnecessary shutdowns—helping maintain uptime while improving worker safety.

✅ Arc Flash Hazard Analysis – Standard Voltage (≤15 kV)
We calculate incident energy levels at points of interaction, apply appropriate working distance assumptions, and assign PPE categories according to NFPA 70E. Results are easy to understand and audit-ready.

✅ Hazard Mitigation Recommendations
We provide actionable strategies to reduce arc flash risk, including equipment upgrades, breaker setting adjustments, or labeling changes—prioritized for budget and impact.

✅ Executive Summary Report
A concise, plain-language overview of key findings, risks, and recommendations—perfect for decision-makers who need clarity without technical deep-dives.

✅ Comprehensive Technical Report
Full documentation of your study, including simulation data, methodology, protective device settings, and arc flash results—engineered for reliability, transparency, and audit defense.

✅ Arc Flash Hazard Labels
Custom-printed, NFPA 70E-compliant arc flash labels for installation at electrical equipment. Includes essential safety data, working distances, and incident energy.

✅ Professional Engineer Review & Stamp
All work is reviewed and approved by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to ensure accuracy, legal defensibility, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

✅ Detailed Site Walkthrough and Data Collection
We perform an on-site assessment to gather accurate field data, identify safety-critical equipment, and document protective device settings—laying the groundwork for a precise and defensible study.

✅ Advanced Electrical System Modeling
We build a detailed model of your facility’s electrical infrastructure, including transformers, MCCs, switchgear, and distribution systems. The model supports complex simulations across large, high-load operations.

✅ Operating Scenario Simulations
We simulate multiple configurations (e.g., utility tie-breakers, generator transitions, bypasses) to capture how arc flash risk shifts with system operations—ensuring your study reflects real-world conditions.

✅ Short Circuit Analysis
We calculate three-phase, single-line-to-ground, and equipment fault currents across the system to evaluate component withstand ratings and support coordination and arc flash calculations.

✅ Equipment Duty Evaluation
We assess switchgear, panels, and protective devices against available fault currents to verify all components are adequately rated and reduce the risk of equipment rupture or fire.

✅ Power Transformer Through-Fault Evaluation
We analyze transformer withstand capability using ANSI/IEEE C57 standards to ensure protection schemes won’t allow damage during through-fault conditions, particularly in older or oversized transformers.

✅ Protective Device Coordination
We optimize time-current curves across the protection chain—minimizing nuisance trips while maintaining fast isolation of hazardous faults.

✅ Protective Device Setting Evaluation
We review or develop relay and breaker settings to implement the coordination plan, ensuring practical deployment that aligns with your safety and operational goals.

✅ Arc Flash Hazard Analysis – Standard Voltage (≤15 kV)
We determine incident energy at low and medium voltage levels using IEEE 1584 standards, identifying high-risk equipment and guiding PPE selection.

✅ Arc Flash Hazard Analysis – High Voltage (15 kV+)
For systems above 15 kV, we apply conservative modeling and engineering judgment to assess arc energy exposure, often where limited data or standards exist—critical for substations and utility connections.

✅ Hazard Mitigation Recommendations
We provide prioritized options to lower incident energy, reduce PPE levels, or isolate high-risk areas—helping you proactively manage risk and improve maintainability.

✅ Executive Summary Report
A decision-maker-ready snapshot of key findings, risks, and next steps—ideal for safety briefings, budget proposals, and audit reviews.

✅ Comprehensive Technical Report
Includes complete system modeling data, fault analysis, coordination settings, and arc flash results—with enough depth to satisfy any auditor or third-party review.

✅ Arc Flash Hazard Labels
Custom-labeled and field-ready, each tag provides critical arc flash data and equipment-specific working distances—aligned with your updated system settings.

✅ Professional Engineer Review & Stamp
Final documentation is sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) for legal accountability and peace of mind that your study meets industry and regulatory standards.

Disclaimer: This content reflects Elevation Power Engineering’s professional engineering interpretation of applicable electrical safety standards and requirements. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Elevation Power Engineering is not a law firm and does not employ attorneys. Clients should consult qualified legal counsel for advice on legal rights and obligations.