COMPARATIVE STUDY 0.

440KV AND 11KV POWER SUPPLY

Reliability
The power system use for both scheme is radial type configuration, which is the most economical type of supply. In both
scheme, only the Yamama Gas Metering Station have an ATS installed which provide back-up supply if the main supply
fails. But for Aramco Metering Station feeder configuration used is radial which offers minimum reliability (circuit-out
conditions). For reliability standpoint, both scheme are comparable.

Selection
Scheme-2 uses 11kV medium voltage as main power supply and shall be located near the utilization voltage (near
distribution load) in order to have a reduced current at the higher voltages. This lower current means smaller or fewer
conductors to distribute power. Using smaller or fewer conductor decreases the amount of copper and therefore reduces
cost. Conduit and installation cost are also lower.

Another advantage of using 11kV as medium power supply it helps minimize the voltage drop. In Scheme-1, due to length
of the power source, the feeder cable must be oversized or run in parallel cables to compensate the voltage drop.
However, in Scheme-2 the feeder load current is smaller, resulting in less voltage drop. This smaller voltage drop
eliminates the need to oversize conductors and make the overall system more efficient.

Construction and Cost Impact

Scheme-1 will have larger electrical room compared to Scheme-2, since dry type transformer will be required and will be
install inside the building as per SAES-P requirements. Electrical Room will be design with proper working area and
adequate space. However, Scheme-2 will have an outdoor Substation for the Package Substation installation. The location
shall be at least near to utilization (Metering Station Bldgs.). For cable installation, scheme-2 is very cost-effective
compared to Scheme-1 due to cable lengths.

The table below show the comparison between LV and MV equipment cost.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS 0.440kV and 11kV Power Supply

Scheme-1 (0.440kV Power Supply) Scheme-2 (11kV Power Supply)

Service Price (SAR) Price (SAR)
Description Quantity Description Quantity
P.U. Total P.U. Total
Transformer 150kVA 150kVA
3 25,000 75,000 1 25,000 25,000
440V-480V Transformer Transformer
Transfer Automatic Automatic
Switches Transfer 1 120,800 120,800 Transfer 1 120,800 120,800
480V Switch 480V Switch 480V
500kVA 500kVA
Transformer
Package - - - Package 1 173,000 173,000
11kV-480V
Transformer Transformer
11kV Power 400
3cx300mm2 - - - 3cx300mm2 1000 m 400,000
Cable SAR/m
LV Power 400 400
3cx300mm2 3800 m 1,520,000 3cx300mm2 1260 m 504,000
Cable SAR/m SAR/m
Total Cost
SAR 1,715,800 SAR 1,222,800
(SAR)
Note: (1) Prices are approximate based from SASEC previous project.
(2) Cable Size are based on approximate Transformer rating.

Recommendation
Based from above evaluation, it confirms that Scheme-2 is more reliable and very cost-effective.