Distribution Substations

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Continued from first part: High Voltage Substations Overview (part 1)

Transformers are used for the transformation of high and medium voltage to low voltage, flanked by specific protective devices and control systems, which constitute the low voltage distribution substations. A distribution substation, is characteriz ed by the apparent power of the transformer and whether it is aerial, terrestrial or underground. The indoor substations (terrestrial or underground), are manufactured in specific areas to ensure waterproofing and adequate ventilation. Among the equipment of high and low voltage, special protective grids (cells ) shall be inserted and the transformer is protected by a special cover. The arrival and departure of electric lines may be: 1. Aerial (with bare conductors ) or 2. Underground (with reinforced cables )

2. Underground (with reinforced cables ) A distribution substation, usually includes: disconnect switches, circuit breakers, lightning arresters, provisions limiting the short circuit current, monitoring, measuring and recording instruments (power, current and potential transformers ), SCADA etc. The following example refers to a terrestrial distribution station:

1. Floor plan and incision of a terrestrial distribution substation 2. Single line schematic arrangement 3. Analytical (three-pole) schematic diagram High Voltage Substation At Rockville Indiana (VIDEO)
Cant see this video? Click here to watch it on Youtube. References: - SIEMENS Substations Guide Andreas Goutis, Electrical drawing, Part 1

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