Our electrical substation maintenance course focuses on maintenance and testing of switchgear, circuit breakers, batteries and protective relays. Electrical substation now days the electrical power demand is increasing very rapidly. Software enables intelligent electrical substation design t. Basics of designing power substations 3 phase associates. Jea utilizes a 125 volt dc system for the control and operation of its transmission and distribution substations. Substation sub bass virtual workstation from dope kitz is a high octane, easily customizable virtual instrument for both mac and pc that gives you a collection of amazingly huge sub bass and synth. Substation design suite sds consists of two powerful electrical substation design modules. Bus designs realtime utilizes software to model rigid tubular bus systems as a standard component of the design process. The cymgrd software is a substation grounding grid design and analysis program specially developed to help engineers optimize the design of new grids and reinforce existing grids, of any shape, by virtue of easy to use, builtin danger point evaluation facilities. Further, the software platforms used for 3d modeling automate many of the accuracy checks and prevent documentation errors from propagating. The physical substation designer is located at 720 e.
For fulfilling these huge power demands the modern time requires creation of bigger and bigger power generating stations. In the past, large lattice and boxtype structures supporting overhead strain buses were commonly used. Ge provides a full range of gasinsulated substations gis for utilities and industries worldwide. All the data used for analysis is real time and collected from 23311kv substation under m. The 21 st century substation design final project report power systems engineering research center. Some form of protection is required to prevent them from going up in smoke. Substation system software applications cyme grids eaton. Move groups of connected equipment as units to change positions quickly. The utility saw the need to link software, databases and processes to reduce timeconsuming manual tasks into digitally enhanced efficient methods. In an ideal substation all circuits and equipment would be duplicated such that following a fault, or during maintenance, a connection remains available. Design of earthing grounding system in a substation grid.
The input for a distribution substation is typically at least two transmission or subtransmission lines. As a member of a project team, the physical substation designer performs routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in basic deign techniques and procedures, under limited supervision. The duke system uses 3d digital models of the substation created by autodesk software using intelligent. With deep knowledge of physical substation design and of the procurement and supply of substation equipment, we successfully engineer innovative and.
A substation is a part of an electrical generation, transmission, and distribution system, where voltage is transformed from high to low, or low to high, or many other important functions. Substation layout consists essentially in arranging a number of switchgear components in an ordered pattern governed by their function and rules of spatial separation. Design and quotation software for canalis busbar trunking system. In this approach, a new layout of substation equipment that illustrates innovative options for fusion between power apparatus and. The comprehensive software to configure and quote low voltage switchboard. Most of the equipment in a sub station is provided with sufficient insulation from breaking down, yet others like bus bars, terminations of high voltage equipment, the equipment connected to takeof structures etc.
A substation is a highvoltage electric system facility. Depending upon the availability of resources these stations are constructed. Specify protection and control logic for the substation equipment. Typical layout of a substation linkedin slideshare.
Substation layout diagrams provide scale drawings of the location of each piece of equipment in a substation, in both plan and elevation. Our 12hour live online substation training course will cover the major elements that build electrical substations and switchyards. The 3d modeling, coupled with the softwares builtin grounding grid layout and wire sag algorithms, empowers users to optimize substation site layout and minimize onsite problems by dealing with clearances, interferences, and other potential construction issues early in the project lifecycle. Substation interview questions answers engineering tutorial. Substations a substation is a highvoltage electric system facility. Jan 28, 2019 electro industries, the leader in power monitoring and smart grid solutions, is looking for a automation test engineer to assist the automation and manufacturing engineering team with the design and maintenance of automated pcb and power monitoring equipment. It is used to switch generators, equipment, and circuits or lines in and out of a system. These power generating stations may be hydroelectric, thermal or atomic. A substation electrician performs highly skilled, journeylevel electrical work in the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of high voltage electric substations, and other related electrical and mechanical equipment associated with high voltage electric substations.
Automation with substation tools substation design suite saves designers time by automating certain substation specific modeling tasks with specialized substation tools for above grade, below grade and equipment design. Prot 411 provides an indepth study of the methods used in designing protection for highvoltage power transformer protection and substation bus protection. Section layout drawing preparation control room building layout benefits of substation automation system. Figure 2 shows an example of equipment layout in an ais substation. Use builtin 3d tools to design the grounding grid and lightning protection and.
The parsing of smart labels mainly contains the download and graphical display of the terminal database files and the scanning of the qr code labels. Substation software applications eaton s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. The analysis is done by using advance software electrical transient analyser program etap with detailed. The substation design manual is not intended to replace asset management standards, but rather to act as a reference document that crossreferences existing standards and process documentation and plugs any gaps where asset management documentation does not exist. The duke system uses 3d digital models of the substation created by autodesk software using intelligent equipment blocks integrated to other business systems. Substation detailed engineering knr has done over 2 assignments of detailed engineering services for substations upto 765kv for indian and overseas clients. Specify scada and communication system for automation, annunciation, and remote control purposes. Ergon energy corporation limited abn 50 087 646 062 ergon energy queensland pty ltd abn 11 121 177 802.
With deep knowledge of physical substation design and of the procurement and supply of substation equipment, we successfully engineer innovative and inventive. Electrical transmission, distribution and switching substations generally have switching, protection and control equipment and one or more transformers. It protects other substation equipment from lightning and switching surges by suppressing them to ground. Jul 08, 2018 this video introduces the common substation configurations that you will find on the electrical network and is a sample of the 2. This section briefly describes about the probable causes of failure of major substation equipment viz. Verify the integrity of the substation earthing system.
Mar 08, 2017 further, the software platforms used for 3d modeling automate many of the accuracy checks and prevent documentation errors from propagating. Distribution substations michigan technological university. Mesa career center sr substation engineer physical layout. The utility should take advantage of the natural drainage and topographical features in the design consistent with the electrical layout since coordination of the two is essential. Electrical power substation engineering and layout. Real time simulation of power systems and related secondary equipment is a well recognised and required method in development of power systems, optimisation of their operation, performance studies, education, etc. A bypass switch is provided so service can continue during circuit breaker maintenance. Design substation physical layout perform layout in 3d using a catalog of equipment objects that snap together at predefined hook points. The detailed parsing procedure of the whole substation equipment of the project is as follows. It is a usual practice by many electrical utilities to prepare oneline diagrams with. Protection of modern substations is implemented using microprocessor relays.
Power substation design calculations a checklist of 18. Single source, single feeder substation the oneline diagram of a singlesource, singlefeeder substation with the minimum equipment used. The probability of a fault during circuit breaker maintenance. Electro industries, the leader in power monitoring and smart grid solutions, is looking for a automation test engineer to assist the automation and manufacturing engineering team with the design and maintenance of automated pcb and power monitoring equipment. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Jul 15, 2015 perform layout in 3d using a catalog of equipment objects that snap together at predefined hook points.
While individual utilities may have their own format, there is a high degree of standardization of these types of drawings worldwide, for contractual and tendering purposes. Dec 31, 2015 lightning arrestor is the first equipment of the substation connecting the incoming transmission lines. The technology of simulators has been changing and improving all the time together with development of technologies used in our everyday life. He or she will be responsible for the design andor checking of deliverables associated with a substation physical design project which typically includes general arrangements for substations, equipment plans, elevations and sections, control house layouts, grounding design, conduit and cable design, creation of bills of materials, and cable. Engineers who need a comprehensive understanding of the design concepts and methods used in protecting highvoltage electrical substation bus and power transformers should take this course. Electrical design software schneider electric global. Electrical substation equipment for transferring of electrical power from generating unit to distributing units various types of electrical equipment are required. Substation design suite physical extends the power of autodesk inventor to provide the necessary capabilities to automate the design and specification of a complete intelligent 3d substation.
In high and medium voltage air insulated substations ais the electromagnetic field, which causes are the static charges of bare cable and conductors and by the atmospheric conditions surges, induce voltages at nolive parts of the installation that create potential differences between metallic parts and ground and also between different points of. Use builtin 3d tools to design the grounding grid and lightning protection and analyze cable sag, clearances, and clashes. Distribution voltages are typically medium voltage, between 2. Lightning arrestors also placed in the substation between both the ends of major equipment such as power transformers for protection.
Software enables intelligent electrical substation design. Substation equipment an overview sciencedirect topics. The first step in planning a substation layout is the preparation of a oneline diagram, which shows in simplified form the switching and protection arrangement required, as well as the incoming supply lines and outgoing feeders or transmission lines. Experience the best of what modern substation design has to offer. With gis experience spanning 50 years across a wide range of industries and applications, ge is a leader in the. The electric power substation equipment operations course helps participants become more familiar with the layout of industry specific equipment, power transformers, oil circuit breakers, reclosers, and switchgear through instructorled demonstrations and handson field exercises. Substation design suite substation design software. Harnessing the power of autodesk inventor and autocad electrical, sds gives you specialized substation design tools for intelligent 3d design and intelligent wiring design. Power substations contain expensive pieces of equipment. For the most part, electric power substations are viewed as the most integral part of a power utilities electric system, with electric systems being comprised of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. Automation with substation tools substation design suite saves designers time by automating certain substation specific modeling tasks with specialized. Lightning arrestor is the first equipment of the substation connecting the incoming transmission lines.
The lightning layout report shall show the calculations that demonstrate compliance with the 24 m rolling sphere. Figure 2 equipment layout in an ais substation when the space available for the installation of the substation is short or when the environmental conditions are extremely severe the usual solution is to install a gis gas insulated substation, which schematic diagram is. Distribution substation a distribution substation transfers power from the transmission system to the distribution system of an area. Electric power substation equipment operations teex. Types of graded yards there are generally three basic profiles for substation yards. Perform layout in 3d using a catalog of equipment objects that snap together at predefined hook points. Real time simulation of electric power systems digital. It also is used to change ac voltages from one level to another, andor change alternating current to direct current or direct current to alternating current. This research paper deals with the simulation of 23311kv substation. This video introduces the common substation configurations that you will find on the electrical network and is a sample of the 2. Create a 3d model built from a database of intelligent objects. The substation layout configuration will need to be determined before the site plan can be completed. Power transformers, reactors, circuit breaker, instrument transformers, surge arrestors etc.
The layout of the substation is very important since there should be a security of supply. Cymgrd, substation grounding program the cymgrd software is a substation grounding grid design and analysis program specially developed to help engineers optimize the design of new grids and reinforce existing grids, of any shape, by virtue of easy to use, builtin danger point evaluation facilities. All substation buildings and equipment shall be protected unless designed to intercept lightning strikes, in which case the interception. The profile of substation structures and equipment has become an increasingly important aspect to consider in substation layout.
The portfolio includes gis solutions from 60 to 800 kv, along with secondary products to maximize switchgear and network operation. The equipment like bus bars, isolator, power transformer etc. Jun 03, 2019 the site plan will also show the entire footprint with substation fencing and major substation equipment location including the control housecabinets if equipped. Surge arresters or lightning arresters discharge the over voltage surges to earth and protect the equipment insulation from switching surges and lightning surges. Rhs substation equipment page 1 of 8 battery banks 1. In a substation surge arrester is located at the starting of the substation as seen from incoming transmission lines and is the first equipment of. Firstly, the parsing software for smart labels is installed, and the database file is downloaded. Spatial separation earth clearance this is the clearance between live parts and earthed structures, walls, screens and ground. The responsibilities also include operation of the electric control room and the system control and data acquisition.
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