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Fagerstrom Engineering provides expert-level technical services that extend beyond traditional design, offering advanced analysis, simulation, coordination, and investigative work. Our team delivers high-integrity solutions for unique engineering challenges such as hydroelectric generation, protection coordination, smoke control systems, substation grounding hazards analysis, and expert witness support. These services combine our deep mechanical and electrical expertise with data-driven insight and regulatory precision.

Hydro Power Generation

Comprehensive engineering support for capital improvements, rotor and stator rewinds, control systems, startup testing, and malfunction analysis. We provide full lifecycle insight for hydroelectric systems from disassembly to recommissioning.

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Forensic failure investigation of hydro generator exciter

Investigations & Forensics

From power quality and equipment failures to system malfunctions and degraded performance, our forensic investigations uncover root causes with data-driven precision and expert field analysis.

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Substation Grounding Analysis

A properly engineered substation grounding system is critical to ensure personnel safety, protect equipment, and minimize outage duration. We analyze and design grounding networks that control fault currents and meet rigorous utility and regulatory standards.

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Time-current-curve for power system circuit breaker coordination

Protection & Coordination

Our team performs power systems protection studies and coordination analysis to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation — including fault analysis, time-current curve coordination, protective device evaluation, and detailed breaker setting review.

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Arc flash shock hazard warning label for electrical equipment

Arc Flash Hazards Analysis

We perform detailed arc flash studies and incident energy calculations to improve worker safety, meet NFPA 70E standards, and ensure system compliance.

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Smoke Control Systems

We design and assess life safety smoke control systems that integrate mechanical and electrical disciplines. Our work ensures code compliance, reliable performance, and occupant protection in complex facility types.

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Solar PV Energy Production Analysis

We evaluate solar PV system performance through analysis of inverter function, production power quality, failure modes, and energy output. Our assessments support underwriting, expert witness support, diagnostics, and long-term reliability.

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Power Factor Correction

We analyze and design capacitor systems and correction strategies to improve power quality, reduce penalties, and stabilize system performance.

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Generator Testing & Commissioning

We plan and lead generator and systems testing to characterize machines, verify performance, ensure compliance, and validate full system integration.

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Benchmarking & ENERGY STAR

We support ENERGY STAR and sustainability certification efforts with performance benchmarking, usage analysis, and system-level assessments for compliance and energy goals.

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