ELECTRICITY

TRANSMISSION AND
DISTRIBUTION
Path of electricity from generator stations, transmission stations and residential areas

- Julia Francesca Esperida

Carmel Bernadeth Jaylo
Edrae Jasmine Habana

Todays electric infrastructure is comprised

of a complex system of power generation,
transmission systems, and distribution
systems.

MAJOR COMPONENTS OF A ELECTRICAL

INFRASTRUCTURE
1. Power Generation plants
- These are facilities designed to produce electric
energy. Typical power generation plants are fueled
by coal, natural gas, hydroelectric, or nuclear, but
can also be solar powered, wind powered, or
geothermal powered.

2. Transmission lines
- Can be hung overhead or underground. Carry electric
energy from one point to another in an electric power
system.
- The main characteristics that distinguish transmission
lines from distribution lines are that they are operated at
relatively high voltages, they transmit large quantities of
power, and they transmit the power over large distances.

3. Substation
- A high-voltage electric system facility. It is used to switch
generators, equipment, and circuits or lines in and out of a system.
Some substations are small with little more than a transformer
and associated switches. Others are very large with several
transformers and dozens of switches and other equipment.
- Substationstransform voltage from high to low, or the reverse, or
perform any of several other important functions.

4. Distribution System
- Originates at a distribution substation and includes the
lines, poles, transformers and other equipment needed to
deliver electric power to the customer at the required
voltages.