Projects
Synchronous Condenser PSLF Model Benchmarking
INS Engineering · Linxon El Rio Sol Project
Led development and validation of a 149 MVA synchronous condenser PSLF dynamic model by benchmarking against DIgSILENT PowerFactory. Implemented IEEE 421.5-2016 compliant models (GENQEC, ESAC7C, OEL2C, UEL2C) and generated V-Q capability curves across 15 operating points spanning -88 to +165 MVAr for ERCOT, PJM, and MISO interconnection at 345 kV.
Flat Start Active Power
Barker Energy Center (461 MW) — PSCAD MQT
INS Engineering · Invenergy · Unity Grid Operator · 230 kV
Built equivalent PSCAD model for two synchronous machines with full IEEE dynamic models (GENROU, ESST4B, PSS2B, GGOV1) connected through two MPTs and a 2.90-mile 230 kV line to Cole Substation. Executed five MQT scenarios per Unity requirements: Flat Start, Bump Test, Exciter Voltage Reference tests with and without PSS, and Governor Reference Test. All tests passed and model was submitted for interconnection approval.
Barker Energy Center PSCAD Model
Bighorn Project 40°C (702 MW) — PSCAD MQT
INS Engineering · Kindle Energy LLC · Unity Grid Operator · 500 kV
Performed PSCAD model quality testing for Kindle Energy's 702.409 MW Bighorn project at 40°C ambient. Built model for one synchronous machine with IEEE dynamic models (GENROU, ESST4B, PSS2B, GGOV1), one MPT, and 5.5-mile 500 kV line. Included ambient-specific auxiliary load. All five MQT scenarios passed, confirming compliance at the rated ambient condition.
Bighorn 40°C PSCAD Model
Bighorn Project 50°C (595 MW) — PSCAD MQT
INS Engineering · Kindle Energy LLC · Unity Grid Operator · 500 kV
Performed PSCAD model quality testing for Kindle Energy's Bighorn project at the de-rated 50°C ambient condition (595 MW). Built model for one synchronous machine with IEEE dynamic models, one MPT, and a 7-mile 500 kV line. Tuned parameters for elevated temperature de-rating. All five MQT scenarios passed, enabling interconnection approval at both ambient ratings.
Bighorn 50°C PSCAD Model
Crystal EGS Project (132.94 MW) — PSCAD MQT
INS Engineering · Invenergy · ERCOT · PJM · MISO · 230 kV
Developed PSCAD electromagnetic transient models for a dual-generator geothermal system with Baker Hughes IEEE models (GENROU, AC7B, PSS2B, TGOV1), three-winding MPT, two GSUs, 5-mile 230 kV and two 1-mile 69 kV lines. Executed five MQT scenarios across ERCOT, PJM, and MISO requirements. Delivered a 35-page test report with full compliance confirmation.
Crystal EGS PSCAD Model
El Sol Dos II BESS (150 MW) — PSCAD MQT
INS Engineering · Invenergy · Arizona Public Service · 69 kV
Built PSCAD model for 169 Tesla Megapack 2XL inverters connected through 43 GSUs, a three-winding MPT, and 0.3-mile 69 kV line to APS El Sol Substation. Ran ten MQT scenarios in both discharging and charging modes including balanced and unbalanced fault ride-through, HVRT, LVRT, SCR testing at 1.2 to 5.0, and phase angle change tests. All twenty test cases passed for APS compliance.
El Sol Dos II PSCAD Model
Grand View EGS I (265.88 MW) — PSCAD MQT
INS Engineering · Invenergy · Unity Grid Operator · 230 kV
Developed PSCAD model for a four-machine geothermal facility with Baker Hughes IEEE models (GENROU, AC7B, PSS2B, TGOV1), one three-winding MPT, four GSUs, a 35-mile 230 kV line, and four 1-mile 69 kV collector circuits to Hemingway Substation. All five MQT scenarios passed across all four generators simultaneously, enabling interconnection approval for this enhanced geothermal facility.
Grand View EGS I PSCAD Model
Iron Peak Energy Center (706 MW) — PSCAD MQT
INS Engineering · Invenergy · Unity Grid Operator · 500 kV
Built PSCAD model for a combined-cycle plant with one combustion turbine and one steam turbine (GENROU, ESST4B, PSS2B, GGOV1) connected through two MPTs and a 1.10-mile 500 kV line to Mayfield Substation. Executed five MQT scenarios confirming fault ride-through, excitation control, and governor response for the combined-cycle configuration at Unity 500 kV requirements.
Iron Peak Energy Center PSCAD Model
Linxon Microgrid — Austin Data Center
INS Engineering · Linxon · Austin, TX
Built a comprehensive PSCAD microgrid model for a data center including a gas turbine generator, grid-forming BESS, and synchronous condenser with AI-varying loads. Ran 11 test scenarios covering base case (with and without Syncon overlay), 3LG faults at multiple buses, switching events, and GTG ramp tests at 60 to 100 MW. Confirmed system resilience under fault and loss-of-generation conditions for critical data center operations.
Tonopash Sands Energy Center (729 MW) — PSCAD MQT
INS Engineering · Invenergy · Unity Grid Operator · APS · 500 kV
Built PSCAD model for two synchronous machines (GENROU, ESST4B, PSS2B, GGOV1) connected through two three-winding MPTs and a 9-mile 500 kV line to the APS Delaney-Sun Valley Substation. Executed five MQT scenarios confirming compliance for both generators simultaneously. All tests passed for Unity interconnection submission.
Tonopash Sands PSCAD Model
Whispering Sands Energy Center (1,507 MW) — PSCAD MQT
INS Engineering · Invenergy · Unity Grid Operator · APS HANG2 · 500 kV
Built PSCAD model for four synchronous machines (GENROU, ESST4B, PSS2B, GGOV1) connected through four three-winding MPTs and two 0.1-mile 500 kV lines to the APS Hassayampa-N. Gila #2 Substation. One of the largest PSCAD MQT projects completed, with all five scenarios passing simultaneously across all four generators for Unity submission.
Whispering Sands PSCAD Model
Indie Power Plant Controller PSSE UDM
INS Engineering · Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Developed a Fortran User Defined Model in PSSE to manage active and reactive power for up to 4 downstream inverters. Added control loops for frequency support, ramp rate, and AVR with line drop compensation and droop control.
Power Reference Direct Q Qpriority
Governor UDM Benchmarking
INS Engineering · Nov 2025 – Feb 2026
Moved a governor control model from MATLAB/Simulink into PSCAD for Utility Innovation Group. Benchmarked results against DIgSILENT PowerFactory to confirm accuracy for generator frequency, speed, active/reactive power, and terminal voltage.
ETAP Power Plant Controller UDM
INS Engineering · Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
Wrote Fortran code to build a Power Plant Controller UDM for ETAP, managing ICON, CON, STATE, and VAR modules to compile a working DLL. Ran detailed model quality tests for flat starts, voltage and frequency step-downs, and short-circuit ratio conditions.
Stargate Data Center BESS
INS Engineering · Sep 2025 – Oct 2025
Built custom battery energy storage models (Classical and Hysteresis Shepherd) in PSCAD for a Texas data center. Created a control system to manage state of charge and meet ERCOT's strict 0.333/s ramp rate limit during a 261-second dynamic load cycle. Cross-checked all results with MATLAB/Simulink.
B&K Solar Project (74.9 MVA)
INS Engineering · Sep 2025
Dynamic modeling for a solar project connecting to Duke Energy's 230 kV grid using Sungrow inverters in PSSE v35. Ran 15 test cases including 3-phase faults, unbalanced faults, and ride-throughs across different system strengths (SCR 2.5 and 20).
Pioneer Solar Project (150 MW)
INS Engineering · Sep 2025
MISO compliance testing for a solar plant in PSSE, focusing on model stability under weak grid conditions down to SCR of 2. Adjusted inverter controllers (REGCA, REECA, REPCA) to stop voltage oscillations during low voltage ride-through tests.
Lithium-Ion Battery Benchmarking
INS Engineering · Aug 2025
Built and tested custom lithium-ion battery models in both MATLAB/Simulink and PSCAD, scaling from single cells to large multi-cell arrays. Achieved only 0.08% difference between models — well below the standard 1.64% library deviation.
Western Gate Renewable (500 MW)
INS Engineering · Jul 2025 – Aug 2025
Modeled a 6-branch renewable project (solar, wind, and battery) for Pattern Energy in PSSE, including lines, transformers, and generator impedances. Identified a reactive power shortage on the wind branch and added capacitor banks for independent operation.
LabVIEW Hardware Integration Framework
UT Austin · Master's Thesis · 2025
Developed a novel hardware-LabVIEW framework for real-time measurement in scaled power grids. Stepped down 220V to 10V using custom sensors and a resistor board — removing the need for a conventional transformer. Implemented PLL-based control in LabVIEW and PLECS.
Time-Domain Power Quality & Harmonics
UT Austin · Jan 2025 – Apr 2025
Developed time-domain solutions for switching transients, resonance, and inverter harmonics. Designed filters that reduced Total Harmonic Distortion by 65%.
Supercharger Design (Ehrenberg, AZ & Manteca, CA)
Tesla · May 2024 – Aug 2024
Drafted layouts for 16 V3/V4 Supercharger posts in AutoCAD following 2018 IBC and 2020 NEC codes. Engineered a California Title 24-compliant 16-post site. Saved $40k by adjusting switchboard and wiring plans. Cut drafting time by 33% using automated load calculations.
HV/EHV Substations & Transmission (PLN)
PT PLN (Persero) · Aug 2016 – Jul 2023
Managed engineering design, field supervision, and commissioning for over 20 high-voltage (150 to 500 kV) substation and transmission projects across Sumatra. Expanded grid capacity by 28% serving 25 million users. Delivered the first 150 kV underground cable in Riau Province.