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Guide Lines For The Distribution Substation Equipment Layout and Location
Guide Lines For The Distribution Substation Equipment Layout and Location
1.1 Guidelines for Locating the switchgear and Transformers in Ground Floor
with in a high rise building
1) Only Dry-type transformers shall be utilized
2) Straight through joints for main HV cables to be avoided within the constructed area
3) Following minimum clearances shall be adopted:
4) 1500 mm between transformers
5) 1000 mm between transformer and wall
6) The HV Panel room shall be air-conditioned in line with ASHRAE requirements.
7) The transformer room shall be provided with adequate natural/forced ventilation to
maintain the operating temperature
8) Battery requirement shall be sized considering both HV Panels as well as DMS
facility.
9) Batteries shall be located in a separate room. The room shall be provided with proper
exhaust fans, eye-wash etc.
10) The battery charger-cum-distribution board, DMS cabinet etc. can be located in the
HV panel room without interfering with the HV panel alignment and clearances.
11) Approved Fire Protection and Detection System has to be provided for the Substation
equipments as per latest NFPA standards
12) Clear vehicle access shall be available for the transformer maintenance
1.2.1 Introduction
The Developer or his authorized Contractor/Consultant has to submit the electrical room layouts,
material approvals, design calculations, electrical schematic diagrams, equipment layout
diagrams, installation method statements, testing and commissioning procedures etc related to
the substation/power complex, to ADDC for the approval. Only after obtaining these approvals
and after the finalization of the agreement related to the maintenance the
developer/contractor/consultant can start their procurement/installation and commissioning
formalities of substation/power complex,
1.2.2 General
1) Only Dry-type transformers shall be utilized
2) Straight through joints for main HV cables to be avoided within the constructed area
3) Following minimum clearances shall be adopted:
- 1500 mm between transformers
- 1000 mm between transformer and wall
4) The HV Panel room shall be air-conditioned in line with ASHRAE requirements.
5) The transformer room shall be provided with adequate forced ventilation
to maintain the operating temperature
6) Battery requirement shall be sized considering both HV Panels as well as
DMS facility.
7) Batteries shall be located in a separate room. The room shall be
provided with proper exhaust fans, eye-wash etc.
8) The battery charger-cum-distribution board, DMS cabinet etc. can be
located in the HV panel room without interfering with the HV panel alignment and
clearances.
9) Approved Fire Protection and Detection System has to be provided for
the Substation equipments as per latest NFPA standards