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Substation I
Substation I
Substation I
Substation
An electrical substation is an assembly of switchgear components used to
direct the flow of electrical energy in a power system
Voltage regulators
Earth clearance: between live parts and earthed structures, walls, screens and
ground
Section clearance: between live parts and the limits of a maintenance zone (work
section)
Substation Layout and Operation
Maintenance Zoning
Factors:
Limited ground area or a peculiarly shaped site, often imposed by built-up
areas
Need to integrate the substation with other projects such as power stations,
or buildings housing low-voltage switchgear or other equipment.