LPS Engineering Services

LPS Engineering Services (LPS-E) helps owners, developers, consultants, and research teams move faster through high-stakes engineering decisions – from early feasibility to design verification and operational optimization. We specialize in decision-grade analysis that combines physics-based modeling (CFD/FSI/FEA and reduced-order methods) with data/AI where it adds real value, delivering clear, defensible outputs under tight timelines. Whether you need a rapid desktop screen, site characterization, independent “second-check” validation, or performance and flexibility optimization, LPS-E plugs in as a focused technical extension of your team – helping reduce uncertainty, de-risk choices, and accelerate execution.

AI/ML Modeling Services

The team leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to transform waterpower datasets into actionable insights into hydropower, tidal and wave energy projects. Applications include:

Short-term and long-term energy production forecasting
Predictive maintenance and anomaly detection
Real-time resource assessment for dynamic environments
System performance optimization using physics-informed models

By training AI/ML model using datasets with historical and real-time ocean conditions, tidal patterns, flow data, and turbine performance metrics, the team helps clients improve uptime, increase operational flexibility, reduce O&M costs, and make smart, data-driven decisions to enhance overall system efficiency.

Hydropower & Marine Energy Optimization

Maximizing energy capture and reducing project risk through:

Hydropower optimization with state-of-the-art solvers
Site characterization using ADCP/ADV and turbulence analysis
Advanced data processing code frameworks to identify optimal hydrokinetic turbine or Wave Energy Converter (WEC) placement
Custom ocean sensing solutions using in-house real-time data buoys
Full support for wave tank and open-ocean validation campaigns

Fluid Structure Interaction Modeling & Optimization

LPS provides advanced simulation services for wave, tidal, and hydropower systems using non-linear finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and real-time data analytics. Capabilities include:

Coupled multi-physics simulations to support design verification, structural reliability, and deployment risk assessment
Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) modeling using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) based Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Contact and Impact Modeling (Drop Tests & Crash Analysis)
- Low and High Fluid Filled Sloshing (e.g., LNG Tanks)
Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) modeling of coupled FSI Systems
Computational modeling of ocean waves using a Numerical Wave Tank (NWT) approach to validate FSI models.

Mechanical Engineering

Engineers provide detailed mechanical design and specifications for turbines, penstocks, draft tubes, gates, structural supports, and hydraulic systems. Deliverables include:

Technical drawings, performance specs, and system control logic
Material selection and structural optimization for harsh marine environments

Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineers develop integrated system architecture for hydropower and marine energy facilities. Services include:

Single-line, three-line, and detailed wiring diagrams
Components for protection
SCADA interface design and integration
Electrical component specification and compliance review
Design coordination and client presentations

Project Management & Engineering

Project engineers guide customers from concept through commissioning with full-spectrum support in:

Scope definition, scheduling, and budgeting
Field deployment planning and logistics
Vendor coordination and QA/QC implementation
Stakeholder communications and milestone reporting

Controls Engineering

Electrical and computer engineers develop and implement advanced control logic for hydropower and marine systems using programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and custom supervisory control frameworks. Services support both new installations and retrofit upgrades.

Hydrological Modeling

Using industry-standard tools like HEC-RAS, the modeling team simulates water surface elevations, river flow dynamics, and floodplain interactions to support:

Preliminary sitting and feasibility assessments
System sizing and layout
Environmental impact analysis and permitting documentation

Stakeholder Engagement & Permitting

Specialists help customers navigate complex permitting pathways through:

Coordination with regulatory agencies (e.g., FERC, USACE)
Utility interconnection support
Community engagement strategies
Preparation of environmental and technical documentation

Technical Due Diligence (TDD) for Hydropower Facilities

LPS delivers TDD services to assist clients with the rehabilitation, modernization, or acquisition of existing hydropower assets, including hybrid systems integrating thermal and solar technologies. This structured evaluation process enables informed decision-making regarding infrastructure upgrades, investment planning, and regulatory compliance. Scope of Services Includes:

Review of historical O&M records, performance data, and FERC filings
On-site inspection of electro-mechanical systems (turbines, generators, switchgear)
Assessment of civil infrastructure (e.g., intakes, gates, spillways, tailraces)
Evaluation of flood event history and restoration requirements
Recommendations for equipment upgrades, automation, and grid compatibility
Assessment of hybrid systems integrating thermal and solar technologies
Identification of operational risks and mitigation strategies

Upon completion of the TDD, LPS delivers a detailed technical report outlining system conditions, upgrade opportunities, and a prioritized action plan to guide the next phase of project development.

Post-TDD Engagement – Feasibility Study

LPS offers services to seamlessly transition into a Feasibility Study engagement following the successful completion of a TDD, supporting comprehensive project planning and execution. This feasibility study integrates technical, financial, and regulatory inputs into a cohesive development roadmap. Key Study Components Include:

Energy generation modeling using flow duration curves and turbine performance data
CAPEX/OPEX estimates for upgraded electro-mechanical systems
Interconnection strategy and regulatory compliance review
Environmental considerations and permitting roadmap
Financial modeling including LCOE, ROI, and payback period
Phased implementation plan with embedded risk management

This feasibility study also supports funding applications, stakeholder engagement, and long-term asset development by providing a technical and economically sound foundation for project advancement.

Supply Chain Management

Our approach combines engineering insight with procurement precision ensuring components are sourced, delivered, and installed without delays, quality issues, or budget surprises. We can:

Identify and secure reliable vendors for high-value components.
Negotiate contracts that optimize cost, quality, and delivery reliability.
Coordinate logistics from fabrication through remote-site installation.
Plan inventory and buffer stock to avoid production delays.
Track costs, lead times, and vendor performance with transparent reporting.

Contact:

David Duquette, CEO LPS | dduquette@littoralpower.com

Katherine Leighton, Vice-President LPS | kleighton@littoralpower.com

Ravi Challa, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist | rchalla@littoralpower.com

Vignesh Srinivasa Naidu Prakash, Data Scientist | vprakash@littoralpower.com

Tanmaya Hegde, Supply Chain Manager | thegde@littoralpower.com