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Electric power is the backbone of every factory

Electric power is the backbone of every factory. Without power, there is no production. At end users, contractors and engineering firms, power engineers work hard to maintain and expand the electricity supply in industry. I have been one of these power engineers for over 30 years. I am eager to share my expertise with them, so that together we can improve the industrial power system.

Consequences of Power Outages in the Industry
Loss of production, damage to equipment and pipelines, spoilage of inventory, and safety hazards are potential consequences of power outages at a factory. The financial impact can be huge. According to the operator of the French electricity grid, RTE, a 3-minute power outage costs an average of 115,000 euros.

Prevent or mitigate power outages
A well-designed distribution network, combined with proper maintenance and skilled personnel, significantly reduces the risk of power outages. Network components must be suitable for their load and withstand short-circuit currents. The protection system should selectively trip and only when necessary. Emergency generators must kick in promptly. Industries with their own generation have additional options to prevent or limit damage.

My role
I am eager to share my knowledge, experience and insight with engineers, so that together we can improve the industrial power system, by providing:

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Hans Stutvoet

Let me introduce myself...

My name is Hans Stutvoet, and I have been working as an electrical engineer for over 30 years. I am eager to use my knowledge, experience, and insight to assist with or solve my customers’ electrical engineering issues. I do this by providing advice, designs, calculations, short courses, and advanced software. Of course, standard and common practice from electrical engineering form the basis.

Since 2001, I have been working as an independent engineer. Before that, I worked for 9 years at generator manufacturer Brush (formerly Holec) in Ridderkerk near Rotterdam. I studied electrical engineering at Delft University of Technology.

Engineering firms, oil & gas, shipbuilding and industry are sectors that make use of my knowledge and insight. All agreements between my clients and me are handled through my company SVRI Electrical Engineering.

In 2001, I founded the electrical engineering firm SVRI. In that time, SVRI stood for Stutvoet and Vandenbulcke Consulting Engineers. Ir. Paul Vandenbulcke from Ghent (B) specialized in fault and load flow calculations, and selectivity studies, using SKM Power Tools software for this. Unfortunately, Vandenbulcke passed away.

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My Competences & Specialisations:

  • Industrial Power Systems (3 - 25 kV) With Local Power Generation
  • Generators, Including Control & Protection
  • Protection Systems & Relays
  • Use Of SKM Power Tools (PTW) Software
Engineering Support

Customized Engineering Support

In addition to software and standardized training, I also provide customized engineering support. This can include a main design, calculation, or advice, always based on a standard or common engineering practice in the field of electric power engineering.

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What orders do my customers assign to me?

  • Brainstorming, creating a preliminary design
  • Preparing technical specifications
  • Evaluating quotations, drawings, and acceptance tests
  • Second opinion / review of a design
  • Designing a generator system, including neutral grounding and MV cubicles with measuring transformers
  • Designing a generator panel, including voltage regulation, protection, synchronization, and metering systems
  • Supporting engineers in performing network calculations and selectivity studies
  • Expanding industrial 11 kV distribution networks, including generators, transformers, and switchgear
  • Setting studies and test protocols for protection relays (ABB Spacom, Areva, Beckwith, CEE, GEC Midos, GE Multilin, Schneider Sepam, SEL), voltage regulators (Brush Prismic, Basler DECS), and synchronization and measuring equipment
  • Retrofit projects and compatibility studies
  • Training and technical support for sales engineers, project engineers, commissioning engineers, and managers.

For more information or questions...

... call +31 6 22992403 or email to info@svri.nl.

Training

Boost Your Knowledge Quickly And Efficiently

Enhance your knowledge with my hands-on training courses. Over the years, I have continuously developed and optimized these training courses. This allows me to share my insight, knowledge and experience with other engineers quickly and efficiently.

Getting Started With SKM Power Tools

Do you have little time to learn how to use SKM Power Tools through self-study? During this hands-on training, you will learn to work quickly and efficiently with the software in just 1½ days. Download our datasheet.

 

Operation, Control & Protection Of Large Generators

Is your generator operating within its specifications? How do the controls and protections work? What are the specific points of attention for the generator when the industrial distribution network is expanded? These questions will be answered during this introductory training. Call +31 6 22992403 or email info@svri.nl for more information.

 

I offer my training courses exclusively as internal company courses, that can take place either on-site or in a hotel. Therefore, open registration is not possible. The training courses can also be conducted online via MS Teams on your request.

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SKM Power Tools

Advanced Electrical Engineering Software

SKM Power Tools for Windows (PTW) claims to be the leader in power systems analysis and design software. Anyway, thousands of electrical engineers worldwide use SKM Power Tools, and many industrial companies have standardized on this software. SKM Systems Analysis started developing this advanced software as early as 1972.

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SKM Power Tools is modular designed software with a common database. With the right modules, many calculations on power systems are possible, like fault calculations, load flow, time current coordination, arc flash hazards, motor starting, harmonics, and more.

Since 2001, my company SVRI Electrical Engineering has been a distributor of SKM Power Tools in the Netherlands and Belgium, and upon request, also in other EU countries. I assist my clients in selecting the software and using it. Additionally, I provide the training Getting Started with SKM Power Tools. Finally, I can offer customized engineering support, such as helping engineers set up a project in SKM Power Tools or updating old project files.

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More information

Product information with price list

Technical support

SKM Product Brochure

Or call +31 6 22992403 or email to info@svri.nl.

Contact

How can I assist?

Do you have any questions or comments? Please call or email me, I am happy to assist you. Or take a look at the frequently asked questions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

If the project can be well-defined, I prefer to work with fixed prices. However, if it involves a preliminary design or multiple brainstorming sessions, I work with a Rate List. I usually discuss in advance with my clients to understand their exact needs. This way, I can provide the most targeted offer possible.

The costs of the training course Getting Started With SKM Power Tools depends on the location and on the number of participants. For een incompany training course with maximum 5 participants in the Netherlands or Flanders you could use 4,000 to 4,500 euros as budget price. Of course, I am happy to provide you a customized quote.

The price of an SKM Power Tools software license depends on the number of modules, buses, and users, as well as the type of key. After making the appropriate selections, you can calculate the price using the SKM price list. Of course, I am happy to assist you with the selection and to provide you a customized quote in euros. You could also try a limited Demo Version. Read more on our page Product information with price list.

The first year maintenance is included as part of your purchase. After that, you can renew your maintenance annually, like most of my customers do. But if you don't renew this service, you can still use your license. However, please note that you won't have access to unlimited technical support and software updates/upgrades.

You can find a lot of information about SKM Power Tools on Technical Support and Training. But of course, you can always contact me as well.

SVRI Electrical Engineering
Fazant 10
NL-2991MD Barendrecht
the Netherlands

Trade Reg.: 72942800
VAT: NL001615177B94
IBAN: NL47INGB0006053041

Direct Contact
Hans Stutvoet MSc
Power Systems Engineer / Consultant
M: +31 6 22992403
E: hans.stutvoet@svri.nl
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