Business Details
26 Years
experience
Electric Power System Protection & Integration
Relay Application Innovation (RAI) has been at the forefront of electric power system protection since its founding in 2000. We specialize in designing electrical protection schemes, programming and integrating protective relays, and providing comprehensive technical assessments. Our expertise spans system protection design, relay settings and applications, commissioning support, and tailored training programs. With the recent integration into Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI), we have expanded our capabilities to include advanced system protection integration and field commissioning services. Our team of seasoned engineers brings decades of combined experience in microprocessor-based relay systems, serving utilities, industrial plants, and transmission companies nationwide.We focus on delivering innovative solutions that enhance protection reliability, reduce operational costs, and simplify data management through advanced monitoring tools. As a trusted partner, RAI supports projects from initial design to commissioning, ensuring seamless implementation of protective systems across voltages ranging from 4kV to 765kV. Our commitment to excellence in engineering and customer service has solidified our reputation as a leader in power system protection.
Services
Technical Assessment
System Protection Design
Relay Settings
Commissioning Support
Training Programs
Relay Monitoring
Integration Services
Wind Power Projects
Protection Studies
Equipment Documentation
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We specialize in microprocessor-based relay systems up to 765kV with 24 years of industry experience.
- Our engineers provide actionable insights during system protection design reviews and standard modifications.
- We offer complete project lifecycle support from technical assessments to field commissioning.
- Our training programs are tailored to engineers, technicians, and operators using the latest relay technology.
- We've successfully completed over 90 wind power protection and integration projects.
Services
System Protection Design
Our system protection design service evaluates existing protection standards, incorporates new technology applications, and creates custom designs for power systems. We help clients reduce installation and maintenance costs while enhancing system availability. Our engineers deliver comprehensive solutions that improve protection reliability for transmission lines, generators, and industrial facilities.
Relay Settings and Applications
We provide precise relay settings for distribution lines, transformers, and motors across voltage ranges from 4kV to 500kV. Our services include system modeling, coordination studies, and logic programming to optimize protection performance. Clients receive documented configurations that ensure proper operation during fault conditions and system disturbances.
Technical Assessment
Through interviews, substation walk-downs, and system analysis, we evaluate protection system design, installation, and operational practices. Our assessments identify improvement opportunities, standardization potential, and technology upgrade pathways while maintaining system security and reliability.
Relay Monitoring
Our monitoring solutions consolidate protection system data to simplify event analysis and reporting. The service includes setting management, remote monitoring capabilities, and data organization tools that reduce troubleshooting time and improve decision-making for wind farms and industrial power systems.
Commissioning Support
We offer on-site and remote commissioning support to ensure proper protection system implementation. Our engineers assist with installation verification, device testing, and troubleshooting to meet project timelines while minimizing costs associated with new technology integration.
People
Larry Gross
Vice President of Power System Protection
With over 20 years leading protection system innovations, Larry Gross brings extensive expertise in relay applications and system integration. As RAI's founder and now ECI's VP, he oversees protection design advancements and project execution.
Questions
What core services does Relay Application Innovation offer?
We specialize in system protection design, relay settings, technical assessments, commissioning support, training programs, and relay monitoring solutions for electric power systems.
How does RAI help reduce operational costs?
Our engineers optimize protection systems through standardized designs, technology integration, and monitoring tools that streamline data analysis and reduce maintenance requirements.
What training options are available?
We offer customized training on protection equipment for engineers, technicians, and operators using phone support, on-site instruction, or pre-recorded materials.
What voltage levels can RAI support?
Our expertise covers systems from 4kV up to 765kV, including transmission lines, generators, transformers, and industrial power systems.
Do you support renewable energy projects?
Yes, we've completed over 90 wind power protection and integration projects with specialized solutions for substation coordination and grid interconnection.
How do you ensure project success during commissioning?
RAI provides on-site or remote support for installation, commissioning, and maintenance tasks to meet project deadlines while minimizing costs associated with new technologies.
