Engineering

Champlain E P&C Inc. is specialized in Electrical systems, Protection and Controls for hydro generation plants. We provide turnkey solutions and specific services including Engineering, Project Management, Documentation, Supply, Installation and Commissioning. Our project task force is based on highly experienced engineers and technologists with a proven track record of successful projects execution.

System integration is key to all of our activities. Whether for complete electrical systems rehabilitation or the simple upgrade of a component such as controller, human interface/SCADA, protective relays, exciter, governor, medium voltage switchgear, station services or instrumentation, our designs always take into consideration the functional integration. An equipment can only perform its intended function if carefully selected to satisfy the required performance, provided with coordinated interface points and properly documented so it can be operated and maintained adequately.

Collaborative approach on all projects is embedded in our project execution and success. Projects are always performed with clients and partners. It is therefore of upmost importance to communicate, validate and share information for all parties to reach a mutual understanding. Along with technical developments and its associated challenges, product quality and schedules must be coordinated and communicated to work efficiently toward a common goal.

Reliability and dependability are the foundations of solid engineering and represent objectives worth investing a little more time and effort to achieve. This is particularly important in hydro plants where systems are designed based on utility standards, which implies they will be in service and operating for decades. The system’s availability, reliability and its maintainability are considered from design through factory testing and commissioning. This becomes especially valuable once the system has been turned over and enters the operation and maintenance part of its lifecycle.