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Category 'Power Substation' - Technical Articles

Category “Power Substation” is dedicated to technical articles about a subsidiary station of an electricity generation, transmission and distribution system where voltage is transformed from high to low or the reverse using transformers. This also includes primary and secondary distribution, substation installation, testing and commissioning, erection and other important topics.

Power Substation

Alarms Coming From the Shunt Reactor You Must Never Ignore (and what should be done)

Nowadays, monitoring of transformers and shunt reactors is pretty much common. However, the difference is in the nuances. There are dozens of parameters that can be monitored and the the overall cost is not negligible at all. There are many…...

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Mar 24, 2025 | By

Alarms Coming From the Shunt Reactor You Must Never Ignore (and What To Do)
Power Substation

Design of Auto/Manual Changeover Logic Between Two Busbars Within a Substation

In any industry/plant, the operations rely heavily on interruption free supply of power to meet the targets of production. As a result, we see emergency generators, UPSs or renewable energy sources to save us from complete shutdown. This back-up or…...

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Mar 10, 2025 | By

Design of Auto/Manual Changeover Logic Between Two Busbars Within a Substation
High Voltage

Execution of a Turnkey Substation Project: How not to step on the same rake again

Behind the successful execution of a turnkey substation project is always successful project management. Young engineers working on the execution of substation projects often repeat the same mistakes that often lead to unforeseen project costs. Generally speaking, management of turnkey…...

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Mar 03, 2025 | By

Execution of a Turnkey Substation Project
Power Substation

Technical Documentation for a Turnkey Substation

A Turnkey Substation is a substation that is designed, constructed, and commissioned by a Service Provider according to the specifications established by the Customer. A Service Provider is an entity (business) that provides services to other entities (companies). The Customer,…...

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Technical Documentation for a Turnkey Substation
Power Substation

Interlocking for 380kV GIS Substation: Insights into CB and isolator test and service positions

Interlocking systems are critical to the safe and efficient operation of high-voltage substations, ensuring proper sequencing of equipment operations and preventing dangerous scenarios such as simultaneous energization or grounding. This technical article delves into the intricacies of the 380kV interlocking…...

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Feb 03, 2025 | By

Interlocking for 380kV GIS Substation: Insights into CB and isolator test and service positions
Energy and Power

Design of Emergency Diesel Generator Control Circuit Logic for Integration with the Utilities

Many utilities have diesel generators added to their energy mix to act as an emergency back-up source when a power shutdown occurs. These emergency generators cannot thwart the entire system from going down but are critical for safe shutdown of…...

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Jan 27, 2025 | By

Design of Emergency Diesel Generator Control Circuit Logic for Integration with the Utilities
Power Substation

Interlocking for 380kV GIS Substation: One-and-a-half breaker scheme analysis

This article delves into various aspects of the one-and-a-half breaker scheme applied to 380kV GIS switchgear, starting with its benefits and operational framework. It further examines the critical interlocking concepts, including open and closed positions, the “under operation” state (dangerous…...

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Jan 13, 2025 | By

Interlocking for 380kV GIS Substation: One-and-a-half breaker scheme analysis
Power Substation

What is Interlocking in substations, and what is it for?

Interlocking in substations is a critical aspect of power system protection and control, designed to ensure the safe and efficient operation of substation equipment. The primary objective of interlocking is to prevent hazardous situations, such as energizing an earthed circuit…...

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Dec 16, 2024 | By

What is Interlocking in substations, and what is it for?
Energy and Power

Voltage transformer selection scheme in complex substations

In substations, voltage transformers (VTs) are used extensively for energy metering, protection relay operations, and synchronization checks. Their design includes multiple cores, each dedicated to specific functions. For instance, a protection core, typically labeled 3P, offers acceptable accuracy for fault…...

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Voltage transformer selection scheme in complex substations


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