HV & MV Load Flow Studies FAQ | Keentel Engineering Power System Analysis

A Coordinated Electric System Interconnection Review—the utility’s deep-dive on technical and cost impacts of your project.

Q1: What is a Load Flow Study?
A Load Flow Study (or power flow analysis) evaluates the steady-state operation of an electrical network, calculating voltages, active/reactive power flows, and system losses to ensure voltage stability and efficient power delivery.
Q2: Why are Load Flow Studies essential for HV/MV systems?
They help you:

Verify voltage compliance with ANSI/IEC standards
Optimize conductor sizing and transformer tap settings
Prevent overloads and voltage drops
Support protection coordination, arc-flash, and short-circuit studies
Plan for future DER or renewable integrations
Q3: Which software platforms do you use?
We leverage ETAP, Siemens PSS®E, and PowerWorld for scalable, high-fidelity simulations across HV and MV networks.
Q4: What data does Keentel need to begin?
Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs)
Bus & line impedance, length, ampacity
Transformer and generator specs
Load profiles (kW/kVAR)
Renewable resource data (PV, wind, BESS)
Contingency and switching scenarios
Q5: What are the typical deliverables?
Our detailed report includes:

Bus voltage profiles
Branch power flows & losses
Transformer loading & recommended tap settings
Color-coded one-line diagrams
System efficiency metrics
Actionable improvement recommendations
Q6: How often should studies be refreshed?
Update whenever you add major loads/generation or reconfigure the network—and at least every 3–5 years for critical or NERC-jurisdictional facilities.
Q7: Do you handle renewable interconnection studies?
Yes. We perform load flow analysis for solar, wind, and utility-scale BESS interconnections, ensuring compliance with ISO and utility requirements.
Q8: Are load flow studies required for permitting?
Often—utilities, ISOs, and permitting bodies typically mandate power flow analysis for grid impact assessments and interconnection approvals.
Q9: Can load flow be integrated with other studies?
Absolutely. We bundle Load Flow with Short-Circuit, Protection Coordination, Arc-Flash, Harmonics, and Stability analyses for turnkey project support.

In 1995, Sandip (Sonny) R. Patel earned his Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Illinois, specializing in Electrical Engineering . But degrees don’t build legacies—action does. For three decades, he’s been shaping the future of engineering, not just as a licensed Professional Engineer across multiple states (Florida, California, New York, West Virginia, and Minnesota), but as a doer. A builder. A leader. Not just an engineer. A Licensed Electrical Contractor in Florida with an Unlimited EC license. Not just an executive. The founder and CEO of KEENTEL LLC—where expertise meets execution. Three decades. Multiple states. Endless impact.