Finding the Balance Between Modernization of Electrical System Protection and Reutilization of Legacy Systems

IDEA2026 Poster 01

Presentation Description: Many generating facilities, university campuses, and industrial sites maintain legacy protection systems that are approaching end of life. Solutions for electrical protection and control upgrades often need to strike a balance between industry standard technology and reutilization of existing infrastructure. This presentation will discuss the replacement of the protection relays for the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) facility in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and the challenges faced in utilizing modern technology in concert with the legacy protection system.

Case Study: Ontario Power Generation Protection Relay Replacement Project will be used as a case study.

Topic: Controls, monitoring, metering, and data management


Bryson Upper

Bryson Upper

Electrical Engineering, Generation & Energy Management

CHA Consulting, Inc.

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