Introduction: A Summary of the Process

The time Span between the initial decision for parallel operation and the final installation and operation acceptance can be several years. This time is spent in:

1. Communication with the user (client)

2. Communication with the utility company

3. Preliminary design, including drawings

4. Prepare the utility proposal

5. Preliminary approval by utility

6. Final design and drawing by system designer

7. Bidding, purchasing, choice of supplier

8. System design approved by utility

9. Manufacturing lead times

10. Installation

11. Testing and start up

12. Operation

Careful effort expended in the first two steps will save time and money during the following steps. Proper design and attentiveness to utility company requirements will make the remainder of the project go smoothly.

It is the intent of this publication to provide guidance to the system planner to assure successful completion of the installation in a timely manner.