IEC successfully completed the Hurley and Elverta 230kV Line Relay Upgrade for the SMUD Distribution Department. IEC was contracted to remove the existing directional distance electro-relays at Hurley and Elverta Substations and replace those relays to match and coordinate with the new micro-processor protective relays at Natomas Substation. This design required interfacing the new protective relaying into the existing substation systems including: oscillograph, annunciation, telemetering, communication, transfer trips, and bus differential protective relaying scheme. The modification also included the complete retrofit of the new protective relay panel on the existing substation duplex panels. Our fast-track engineering efforts allowed the construction phase of the project to remain on schedule without any delay for the District. IEC received commendations for the quality and timeliness of our work from SMUD Project Engineers and for our “cooperative, enthusiastic, and professional approach.”