Transmission Engineering Solutions for ComEd & PJM Projects

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

1. What role does Keentel Engineering play in ComEd or PJM transmission projects?
Keentel provides comprehensive engineering services including design, relay protection, system studies, interconnection support, and regulatory compliance for HV/EHV transmission and substation projects.
2. How does Keentel support utilities with aging infrastructure like the Dresden 345kV circuit breaker replacement?
We assess equipment condition, recommend modern replacements (e.g., SF6 breakers), and support procurement, installation, and commissioning phases.
3. Is Keentel experienced with PJM’s M-3 planning process?
Yes, our team is well-versed in PJM’s M-3 process, including assumptions, need identification, solution evaluations, and Do-No-Harm (DNH) assessments.
4. Does Keentel handle transmission line routing and design?
Absolutely. We provide route analysis, conductor and structure design, and compliance with IEEE, NESC, and PJM guidelines.
5. Can you help with high-voltage substation expansions like the Collins 765kV project?
Yes, we design bus layouts, specify major equipment like reactors and transformers, and coordinate integration with grid operators such as MISO and PJM.

6. What’s the importance of transitioning from oil to SF6 breakers?
SF6 breakers offer higher interrupting capacity, improved reliability, and lower long-term maintenance, making them ideal for modern HV substations.
7. How does Keentel ensure relay protection compliance?
We perform detailed protection and coordination studies and develop settings to comply with NERC PRC standards and PJM protection criteria.
8. Can Keentel handle breaker-and-a-half bus configurations?
Yes. Our substation design team regularly delivers layouts for ring bus, breaker-and-a-half, and GIS substations.
9. What’s your experience with 765kV transmission systems?
Keentel has experience designing ultra-high voltage systems, including line routing, electromagnetic analysis, and grounding system engineering.
10. How do you support capacitor and reactor installations?
We handle electrical sizing, layout design, transient studies, and breaker specification for reactors and capacitor banks in EHV substations.

11. Can Keentel assist with the MISO Tranche 2.1 compliance requirements?
Yes, we align our engineering scope with MISO’s Appendix A and long-range transmission planning (LRTP) guidelines.
12. What studies does Keentel provide for PJM RTEP integration?
We support steady-state, short-circuit, and stability studies for interconnection approvals under PJM’s RTEP process.
13. Do you perform grounding and safety studies for substations?
Yes. We conduct IEEE Std 80-based grounding grid designs, step-and-touch potential studies, and fence grounding calculations.
14. Are you familiar with Do-No-Harm (DNH) analysis requirements?
Yes, our team supports pre- and post-project impact evaluations required under PJM’s DNH assessment process.
15. What role does Keentel play in customer interconnection (like Plano’s 600 MW load)?
We assist in point of interconnection (POI) selection, equipment design, protective relay coordination, and customer-side system impact studies.

16. How soon can Keentel mobilize for a new project?
We offer quick response for conceptual studies and can deploy engineers rapidly to support detailed design phases upon contract execution.
17. Does Keentel offer Owner’s Engineer services?
Yes, we act as Owner’s Engineers to review third-party designs, verify compliance, and support project execution oversight.
18. How does Keentel ensure project cost control?
We provide accurate design-based cost estimating, procurement support, and offer value engineering options to reduce CAPEX.
19. What tools and platforms does Keentel use?
We utilize PLS-CADD, ETAP, PSCAD, PSSE, ASPEN OneLiner, AutoCAD, and CYME for design and studies.
20. Is Keentel available for long-term partnerships on multi-year PJM or ComEd projects?
Absolutely. We build enduring relationships with utilities and IPPs through multi-phase support, including permitting, design, and commissioning

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.