Engineering & Design
Principal Activities
SAE approaches its engineering and design activities with a scientific approach that utilizes modern computer modeling techniques and analysis tools, combined with extensive real-world experience. SAE engineering activities include:
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Design and engineering of impressed current cathodic protection systems for pipelines
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Design and engineering of AC mitigation systems for utility corridors
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Design and engineering of site grounding systems, including interior and exterior components
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Design and engineering of lighting protection and monitoring systems
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Design and engineering of ambient electrical noise mitigation systems
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Use of collected site and soils data to develop designs that will meet technical specifications
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Use of computer modeling to develop and analyze designs and system performance parameters
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Specification of surge protection devices (SPDs) in grounding and lightning protection designs
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Other project engineering tasks and design reviews
Deliverables
SAE engineering design reports include:
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Summary of the governing technical specifications
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Overview of the design solution with engineering analysis
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Calculated performance objectives for the solution with explanations for any deviations from the technical specifications
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Detailed engineering drawings
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Bill of materials (BOM)
Computer Modeling Tools
SAE uses the following industry leading computer modeling tools in its grounding and AC mitigation design work:
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