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Substation Primary System Innovation

Electropar High Voltage Underhung Busbar System Test Rig
Powerlabs, Vancouver, Canada 2009

Short Circuit Tested

Substation Busbars
& Fittings
11kV - 500kV to
63kA / 1 Second
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SHORT CIRCUIT TESTING
PROJECT
During 2008 and 2009 Electropar has
been working closely with Transmission
Network Service Provider (TNSP)
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Transpower NZ Ltd, on a ground breaking
substation project. Together, the two
Company’s have embarked upon a
programme to mathematically validate
and then short circuit test a full size bay
width of phase to phase insulated 220kV
200mm OD (4000amp) busbar and
interplant connections at 25kA, 31.5kA
and 40kA/3s fault levels.
On the strength of a convincing commercial
argument, Transpower and Electropar
desired to prove that phase to phase
insulation in transmission substations is
not just technically possible; it is the future
of design for delivering the best value
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Phase To Phase Insulated
Transmission Assets.
The commercial argument was based on
the reduction in quantity of foundations/
civil works in addition to shrinking the
footprint of the air insulated switchyard.
Financial analysis indicated that the cost
saving in civil works, electrical equipment
and real estate was substantial enough to
warrant the investment in a development
programme.
Before practical test could be considered
though, the first milestone was to have the
fundamental design elements examined
and ratified by an independent and
suitably qualified consultant.
The analysis centered around the
mechanical withstand of the system
and was completed by Beca Carter
Electropar High Voltage Underhung Busbar System Test Rig
(Auckland) in the third quarter of 2008.
The Beca work was then peer reviewed
by Maunsell prior to Christmas 2008.
Subsequently all parties agreed that the
mathematical calculations indicated the
system would withstand the short circuit
forces generated under Transpower’s worst
case fault scenario. However, to provide
an additional level of confidence a finite
element analysis (FEA) was completed to
further verify critical load points within the
system.
As a result of gaining agreement that
technically the High Voltage Underhung
Busbar System was feasible, Stage 2 of
the project has been completed. Practical
short circuit testing of the busbar system.
The testing took place at Powertech Lab’s
Substation Primary System Innovation
Powerlabs, Vancouver, Canada 2009
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in Vancouver, Canada (http://www. Phase To Phase Insulated
powertechlabs.com) in June 2009 after
a global search for laboratory’s with Voltage Underhung Busbar System is being systems and at the same time introduces
capability to complete this challenging seriously considered for an upcoming a new concept in HV substation design
scope. greenfields 220kV site. and operation.

At Powertech Labs, Electropar built a full Some incredible footage of HV systems The new concept has been successfully

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bay of 220kV (see main photo) utilising
Transpower’s standard cage type concrete
foundations, steel support structures, post
NOVEL CONCEPT
Andrew Renton TRANSPOWER
INITIAL DESIGN
Greg Barclay ELECTROPAR
insulators and Electropar’s rigid
bus/flexible conductor fittings
so that the performance of all
components of the system as
QUARTER SCALE TEST
would be installed in a real ELECTROPAR Auckland Laboratory
substation can be validated.
under incredible short circuit loads has
been collected as a result of the testing.
This footage, and the strain data collected
(1 Terabyte!) is currently undergoing
detailed analysis. However, in addition
to verifying the performance of the high
voltage underhung busbar system, the
testing has also verified the short circuit
performance of
other Asset critical
components
such as bus
support posts,
jumper/dropper
connections and
tested, and has the potential to significantly
lower capital cost of building substation
assets. It also offers a substantial reduction
in maintenance costs and improves access
within the switchyard.
These outcomes are achieved with a
minimal loss of operational flexibility and
have the potential to result a step-change
for substation primary construction in NZ
and Australia.
For more information contact
cameronw@electropar.co.nz

The Electropar/Transpower project team rigid bus clamps

were responsible for the measurement of
the loads and displacements of the system
under varying fault conditions, and used a
combination of high speed camera’s, still
camera’s video and fibre optic sensors for
data acquisition.
In all, 85 short circuit tests were completed
over a 5 day test period between
25kA/0.3s and 63kA/1sec, including
long duration tests at 40kA/3s. The
system performed in accordance with
expectation and as a result the High
and fittings.
FINAL DESIGN
The method ELECTROPAR Engineering Department
of calculation
for short circuit
performance of these asset critical
components is already the subject of
a CIGRE working group as calculation
methodologies have historically differed HIGH POWER LABORATORY GLOBAL
SEARCH
between and within designers and asset ELECTROPAR Engineering Department
owners.
The successful testing underscores the
performance of Electropar’s substation

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 Weste
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TransGrid 500kV
Investment
Delivered by United Group Ltd
and Electropar
New South Wales Transmission Service
Provider (TNSP) TransGrid has continued
to invest heavily in development of its
500/330kV Substation Assets over
2007/2008/2009.
Early in 2007 United Group Infrastructure
were awarded an important Design and
Construct contract to build four large
500/330kV substations at the Bayswater,
Mt Piper, Bannaby and Wollar sites.
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This capital works project scope known as
the “Western 500kV Development” is one
of the largest ever seen in Australia, and
is a combination of augmenting existing
330kV stations and construction of new
Greenfield’s 500/330kV substation sites.
In turn, United Group Infrastructure
awarded Electropar an initial contract for
all of the 500/330kV tubular bus, strung
bus and interplant equipment conductor
fittings for Bayswater and Mt Piper in
June 2007. Identical primary scopes for
Bannaby and Wollar were then awarded
by United Group Infrastructure to Electropar
in 2008.
Not only have these four projects been
some of the largest ever completed by
United Group Infrastructure and Electropar,
they have also been some of the most
technically complex.
A large number of new components
and assembly’s have been developed
for the works and to substantiate their
performance RIV testing at CSIRO in
Sydney and electrical type testing to
IEC 61284 at Electropar’s independently
accredited high current lab has been
completed
Other components and assembly’s used
at Bayswater, Mt Piper, Bannaby and
Wollar have utilised Intellectual Property
from TransGrid’s existing catalogue of
500kV components and assembly’s.
The combination approach to test new
assembly’s and rely on
TransGrid’s existing 500kV
in service experience has
been a successful one
designed by United Group
Infrastructure around
engineering best practice
for delivering EHV assets.
Electropar is delighted
to have played a part in
the development of these
critical assets for the NSW
transmission network
alongside United Group
Infrastructure.
Electropar CEO Grant
Wallace comments that
“Electropar has learned
a great deal from the
500/330kV work
completed in NSW with
United Group Infrastructure
for TransGrid, and the
contract has lifted our
game in many facets of our business
including design, testing and product
traceability from source material.
The team is very proud to have been
involved.
The Bayswater and Mt Piper sites are now
energised with Bannaby well progressed
in terms of construction and Wollar at
50% civil works stage. Both Bannaby
and Wollar will be completed by United
Group later in 2009.
For more information contact
cameronw@electropar.co.nz
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Electropar Adds Shearbolts to The Electropar Shearbolt Range of Links & Lugs
Utility Market Offering
Electropar is pleased to announce that the
Company has been appointed exclusive
distributors for Shearbolt connectors
manufactured by Nexans (GPH) of
Germany. Competitively priced LV and
MV shear bolt terminal and connectors for
16mm2 to 630mm2 Aluminium conductor
and 10mm2 to 500mm2 Copper
conductor will shortly be available from
Electropar’s inventory in Auckland/
Wellington and Christchurch.

All connectors and terminals stocked at

Electropar are water blocked with a tinned
surface finish.

The products stocked for both joints and

terminals have the following range taking Figure 1: Stock Standard Item
ability (note that the same connector 95-185mm2 Copper Shearbolt Terminal
can be used on Copper and Aluminium
Application of Shearbolts DOES require
Shearbolt Fittings
Intelligence!
Range Taking Ability for Copper and
Aluminium Conductors
An important issue for Network
GPH Shearbolt GPH Shearbolt Engineers to understand is that correct
Joints and Joints and Terminal conductor compression must take place
Terminal Lugs will Lugs will suit within shearbolt connector. The GPH
suit Aluminium Copper shearbolt connectors and terminals are a
Conductors as Conductors as Second Generation development of the
follows follows technology.
Figure 2: GPH Multiple Torque Shear
16 to 35mm2 10 to 25mm2
Concept for 95mm2 – 240mm2 Copper
The First Generation relied on a
25 to 95mm2 25 to 95mm2 Terminal
single torque shear. This was found to
35 to 185mm2 25 to 150mm2 overcompress small conductors, yet leave
Each connector is packed with coloured
120 to 240mm 2
120 to 185mm2 large conductors largely un-compressed,
spacers which should be used with smaller
within the specified range taking for a
120 to 300mm2** 120 to 185mm2** conductors to ensure the conductor is
fitting.
400 to 630mm2** 400 to 150mm2** concentric within the connector complete
with pictorial selection instructions.
The Second Generation technology
Conductors) introduces multiple torque shear for perfect
** Items designated can also be utilised All individual sizes in the GPH product
installation on every conductor within the
in 11kV and 22kV cable joints range have been tested under the
range of the connector. This is achieved
International Standard IEC/EN 61238-
by use of an advanced design of shear
Commercially, the benefit of a range taking 1. Electropar will be pleased to provide
bolt that still uses standard tools.
shearbolt fitting is that a smaller number of copies of tests for all the GPH products
stock items will provide a very wide range upon request.
Each fitting is packed with step by step
of coverage for LV / MV conductors. instructions, providing the correct selection
For more information, contact your local
tool selection : an 6mm or 8mm Allen
Networks that have a mixture of old Electropar Sales Office
Key or a 13mm or 17mm socket, against
imperial and modern metric conductors the conductor size and type. Figure 1
within their underground cable network For more information, contact:
demonstrates the multiple torque shear
can be especially advantaged. chrisb@electropar.co.nz
concept.
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The S&C IntelliRupter The Next Generation Distribution Switchgear
PulseCloser
Fault Testing with a Pulse
….instead of a BANG!
The launch of S&C’s IntelliRupter
Pulsecloser has stimulated an interesting
discussion between Engineers in NZ
Power Distribution Companies about the
damage done by reclosers, re-transmitting
large fault currents on to their Networks.

There is anecdotal evidence that suggests

overhead line conductors do clash under
violent fault conditions and damage
occurs to important network equipment in
the vicinity of the fault as well as at zone
substations.

General agreement exists around the Figure 3.

fact that the biggest risk is damage to IntelliRupter with integral
polemount, padmount and zone substation interlocked disconnects
transformers

S&C Electric has developed a reclosing:“PulseClosing™ Technology”.
new technology that supersedes The equipment that delivers the
PulseClosing Technology is called the
S&C IntelliRupter.
The secret of the IntelliRupter lies in a new
magnetic actuator design that closes the
device precisely point on wave, to give
a 5 millisecond current pulse for testing of
fault conditions.
With IntelliRupter’s PulseClosing technology
fault I2t let-through is typically less than
Figure 1. 2% compared to a conventional reclose.
The wave forms in Figures 1 and 2 show
Conventional reclosing in response to a permanent
fault. the difference between PulseClosing
Technology and reclosing.
How Does The IntelliRupter PulseClosing
Technology Work?
Figure 2 shows the current pulse generated
by PulseClosing. This pulse is analyzed by
IntelliRupter’s integrated Control Module
using IntelliRupter’s unique PulseClosing
Algorithm. The algorithm determines from
the current pulse if the circuit is faulted. If
a fault is detected the IntelliRupter remains
Figure 2. open and resumes timing or goes to
Pulseclosing in response to a permanent fault. The lockout. Otherwise IntelliRupter closes to
opposite-polarity pulse detects magnetizing inrush restore service.
current; if the transformer is not faulted, IntelliRupter
closes.
Using a Monte Carlo analysis the
PulseClosing Algorithm was determined to
be 99% accurate. The analysis included
more than 40,000 cases, varying over
30 power system characteristics. Test
parameters included substation transformer
size, voltage, grounding, line segment
length, overhead vs. underground,
fault current, location, persistence, and
load characteristics. The 1% where the
algorithm cannot conclusively determine if
a fault exists occurs when the fault currents
coincide with high load currents. In these
cases IntelliRupter will close with the
energy let-through being very close to that
of the load.
Easy Up Easy On!
IntelliRupter has its own power source
and inbuilt control and communication
modules.
It does not need a separate 240V
transformer, control box and lots of
electrical spaghetti! Figure 3 shows an
IntelliRupter with factory installed surge
arrestors and an interlocked disconnect
that provide a visual break for the linestaff
working around the device.
After initial installation, the Modules for

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Figure 5: IntelliRupter Application At Tie Point
Control, Communications and Battery
Back Up, are all hot-stick removable
for maintenance back in the depot if
required. In the field, reconfiguration of
the IntelliRupter settings can be completed
via a wireless connection with a PC. The
communications and control module need
not be removed for this purpose.
Application Example #1: IntelliRupter as
the Tie Point for Looped 11kV Distribution
Feeder
Stage 1: PulseClosing at the Tie Point
Applying an IntelliRupter PulseCloser as
the tie point in an otherwise conventional
recloser loop system addresses the number
one complaint about loop systems since
the tie device will no longer reclose to test
for faults. Upon loss of voltage on either
side of the tie, a timer is started. When
the timer expires, a PulseClose is issued to
test the line.
Figure 4: 11kV IntelliRupter Fitted With
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Reclosing Device
PulseClosing Device
Whereas conventional loop systems
require the tie device to lockout on the
first trip to avoid multiple sags for the fault
shown in figure 5, it may be beneficial to
issue additional PulseCloses over a period
of time to give the fault a longer chance
to disappear.
The addional PulseCloses detect if the
fault is still present without causing any
further line disturbances. At the end of
the sequence, if the fault persists, the
tie device locks out without ever having
closed into the fault or disturbing the
unfaulted feeder.
If the fault is cleared at any time during
the test squence, the tie device closes in
and further reconfiguration can proceed
as usual.
The rest of the loop system setup and
operational characteristics remain the
same as for a conventional loop.
Stage 2: PulseClosing the Entire Loop
In the Stage 1 case, careful co-ordination
Distribution Class Surge Arrestors
®
Pulse
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Figure 6: IntelliRupter
Communication & Control Module
Being Removed
of reclosers is required and feeder A
will see multiple voltage sags from the
operation of A2.
In stage 2 all reclosers can be replaced
with IntelliRupter. Feeder A will see no
voltage sags beyond the initial fault and
the line can be tested several times without
disturbance to either feeder.
Electropar Has The Answers!
The S&C IntelliRupter is suitable for NZ,
11kV and 22kV systems. A 33kV 50Hz
model is under development.
IntelliRupters have 3-pole vacuum
interrupters rated at 630 Amps continuous
and 12.5kA fault interrupting capability.
Electropar is now specifying IntelliRupters
with the smart IntelliTEAM II® Control
option, and SpeedNetTM peer-to-peer
radios, for IntelliTEAM II Distributed
Automation projects that are being
proposed for a number of NZ Distribution
Networks.
For a detailed explanation of the
IntelliRupter in loop control and more
complex scenarios, refer to the Electropar
“Network Automation” CD, available free
from Electropar or contact Chris Burbridge
on chrisb@electropar.co.nz.
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“Australasia’s Power Comes From Electropar’s Substation Interconnection Systems!”

Western Australia Queensland Queensland Electropar NZ Projects Last 5 Years

Landwehr Substation Algester Substation Loganlea Substation
NZ Substation Details
Wagerup Substation Bagara Substation Lytton Substation
Albany Substation 220kV Substation Bus and Fittings
Yandicoogina Substation Belgian Gardens Sybstation Ooonoonba Substation
Albany Substation 20kV SVC Busbar System (Nokian)
Black River Substation Palmwoods Substation
Arapuni Substation 110kV Bus System
Daandine Substation Point Curtis Substation
Bromley Substation 11kV tertiary Bus System
Fishermans Bend Substation Point Vernon Substation
Cromwell Substation 220kV Bus System
Gladstone North Substation Postmans Ridge Substation
Henderson Substation 220kV Bus System
Glenella Substation Rocky Street Substation
Huapai Substation 220kV Bus System
Goodna Substation Stony Creek Substation
Huntly Substation 220kV Bus System
Greenbank Substation Strathmore Substation
Northern Territory Huntly Substation 220kV Bus Extension
Greenbank Substation Exten. Sunrise Substation
Islington / Kikiwa Substation 220kV Substation Bus and Fittings
Hail Creek Substation Teebar Substation
Islington Substation 220kV Substation Bus and Fittings
Kearneys Springs Woolooga Substation
Islington Substation SVC Bus 220kV Bus System
King Creek Substation Kaitimako Substation 110kV Substation System
Kiapoi Substation 110kV Busbar and Fittings
Kiwi Dairy Company Bus 110kV Bus System
Queensland Mangere Substation 33kV Bus System
Mokai Substation 110kV Bus System
Ohinewai Substation 220kV Bus System
Western Australia Otahuhu Power Station Bus 220kV Bus System
Pakuranga Substation Bus 110kV Bus System
New South Wales Poihipi Rd Substation Bus 110kV Bus System
Armidale SVC Substation Tuai Power Station 110kV Bus System
Bairnsdale Substation Tuai Substation 110kV Bus System
Bannaby Substation Waiotahi Substation 220kV Bus System
South Australia Bayswater Substation Wairakei Substation 220kV Bus System
Blacktown Substation Wairakei Substation 220kV Substation Bus and Fittings
Cadia Substation Bus Wairau Rd Substation 33kV Bus System
Colongra Substation Whangamata Substation 66kV Bus System
Green Square Substation
Hunter River Pumping Stn
Mt Piper Substation
New South Wales Mullimbimby Substation
Roselle Substation
Terranora Substation
Wollar Substation
Yass Substation

South Australia Victoria

Cherry Gardens Substation
Happy Valley Substation
Le Fevre Substation
Makota Substation
Northfield Substation
Olympic Dam (1999)
Olympic Dam (2008)
P3C Substation
Penola West Substation Victoria Victoria
Portland Substation Rowville Substation Bus Baranawartha Substation
Prominent Hill Dandenong Valley Substation Dromana Substation
Roseworthy Substation Tasmania Rowville Substation Ballarat Substation
Snowtown Substation Georgetown Substation Loy Yang Substation Shepparton Substation
Torrens Island North Sub Stn Mowbray Substation Dederang Substation Mt Beauty Substation
Torrens Island Power Stn Sheffield Substation Altona Substation Bendigo Substation
Tungkillo Substation Zeehan Substation South Moorang Substation Rowville Substation
Tasmania Moorabool Substation Terang Substation
Camberwell Substation Redcliffs Substation
Dandenong Valley Substation Malvern Terminal Station
Waddamanna Substation Horsham Terminal Station
Burnie Substation Rowville Substation
Substation Primary System Innovation Cranbourne Terminal Station East Rowville Terminal Station
Eildon Substation Ringwood Substation
Altona Substation Moorabool Substation
Short Circuit Tested Mt Beauty Substation East Burwood Substation
Cranbourne Substation Moorabool Substation
Rowville Substation South Morang
Loy Yang Substation (Bay 14) Doreen Substation
Substation Busbars Cranbourne (Bay A) Waubra Substation
Redcliffs Substation Jeeralang Substation
Kermandie Substation Mt Beauty Substation
& Fittings Altona Substation Keilor Terminal Station
Wodonga Substation South Morang Terminal Stn

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State of the Art SMARTGRID
The S&C Electric Company’s IntelliTEAM
II Automatic Restoration System is the
world’s only self-healing, scalable,
distributed-intelligence-based fault isolation
& reconfiguration system. Electropar is
working on pilot projects with two NZ
Power Distribution Companies that plan
to incorporate IntelliTEAM II into their
Smartgrid vision. One of those Companies
is Powerco (New Plymouth) where Ken
Pattie and his team are planning to use
IntelliTEAM II to dramatically improve
their SAIDI and SAIFI performance at Bell
Block.
Case Study : SAIDI & SAIFI Improvement
at Powerco’s Bell Block Segment
Powerco nominated a segment of the
Powerco Network at Bell Block in Taranaki,
as they considered this area would be a
good test of the IntelliTEAM II system to
resolve long standing issues with SAIDI &
SAIFI values.
In recent years traditional distribution
reclosers had been added to the Bell
Block network segment and the effect
of these on SAIDI and SAIFI in terms of
improved sectionalising of faulted sections
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Electropar calculated the SAIDI and SAIFI
values in Figs 1 & 2 for Bell Block by
analyzing network data (line segment
length, number of customers on each
segment, location of existing devices
etc) provided by Powerco. The analysis
was based on a two stage roll out of the
IntelliTEAM II solution.
S&C’s IntelliTEAM II Automatic Restoration
System has been proven in many
North American Networks, with over
one hundred different customers and
thousands of switching points worldwide,
with a proven history of SAIDI and
SAIFI reduction. Effectively, based on
network configuration the S&C Electric’s
Reliability Analysis demonstrates how
the “biggest bang for buck” is achieved
by deploying traditional Distribution
Automation technologies as well as
IntelliTEAM II / SmartGrid solutions. The
Bell Block segment turned out to be an
ideal candidate for IntelliTEAM II because
of the backfeeding opportunities that
IntelliTEAM II could automatically initiate
and complete within 60 seconds. Hence
the dramatic SAIFI & SAIDI results.
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DNP 3.0 serial communication protocol
and this is the main criteria for selection
of suitability of non S&C devices for
transformation to an IED status through an
S&C UIM.
Figure 3: S&C Universal Interface
Module (UIM)
With limitless automatic control ability
via the UIM, extra switching points can
provide both extra sectionalizing and
backfeeding capability to the unfaulted
line sections.
How will the Network Segment be made
to perform?
Powerco selected two main feeders from
Substation Circuit Breakers CB2 and CB8
seen as segments Bell Block 2 & Bell
Block 8 in Figure 4. The insertion of new
switch points, which had been positioned
for maximum effect using the Reliability
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Figure 4: Powerco IntelliTEAM
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points, to supply all but the affected line
segment, within 60 seconds. It is smart
enough to know limitations on how
much current each Team can gain from
alternative sources and which customers
have priority of supply.
IntelliTEAM II works independently of
SCADA, but communicates with SCADA
and can be overridden by the SCADA
controller. Unlike a human controller
though, it can optimize alternative supply
configurations within seconds and in times
of crisis can handle multiple simultaneous
faults.
Peer to Peer Communication: SpeedNet
for SmartGrid & AMI
For IntelliTEAM II systems in NZ, Electropar
is utilising the latest high speed S&C
SpeedNet Radio communication device,
which operates in the 921 to 928kHz
public bandwidth. SpeedNet provides
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 If you would like a free copy of this CD,
please ask Chris Burbridge at
a secure network using spread spectrum chrisb@electropar.co.nz
frequency hopping technology developed
for the US military and other security
measures. It is used as an IP addressable
device for communication between
IED’s or to/from the SCADA control
room. SpeedNet enables peer-to-peer
communication between IED”s and also
with the zone substation. From the zone
substation, data is returned to the master
station by RTU or fibre if available Figure 5: SpeedNet Radio Module
SpeedNet’s high speed and low latency
provide unmatched bandwidth in an
unlicensed radio. SpeedNet also includes
priority messaging to ensure critical data
get through as fast as possible. The highest
priority is for IntelliTEAM automation use; for
decision making in times of crisis, this channel
will be given priority. The other priority levels
can be used for “smart metering” or AMI
data allowing SpeedNet to can be used for
the communication backbone supplying or Figure 6: SpeedNet Pole Top Repeater Unit
backhauling information to/from smart meter
networks.
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burtton 220kV Upgrade
90o Busbar Support
Transpower Ashburton
GXP Re-Enforcement
New Zealand Transmission Network
Service Provider (TNSP) Transpower
New Zealand Ltd, together with AECOM Strung Bus
and Transfield Services have executed a
complex substation re-enforcement project
Busbar Welded Terminal
at the important Ashburton Grid Exit
Point (GXP). The project is a fast tracked
brownfields initiative, completed in just
12 months. It has included a complex
outage methodology, and close co-
ordination between Transpower’s system
planners, electricity generators, installation Conductor
contractor and customers. Earth Point

Prior to re-enforcement, the existing system

configuration had one circuit of the double
circuit CCH - TWZ 220kV line connected
into Ashburton substation by an in-out loop.
The loss of the 220 kV ASB-TIM-TWZ circuit
is the worst n-1 contingency, as the load
Post Mounted
at Bromley and Ashburton substations must Conductor Support
then be supplied from Islington substation
by three remaining 220 kV circuits from the
Waitaki Valley. The 220kV backbone that
incorporates the Ashburton (ASB) site runs from

Bolted Run Tee Connector

Compression Terminals Midspan Bolted

Busbar Splice

Sliding Busbar Support

Welded Busbar End

Terminal
Flexible Bus Tubular Aluminium Busbar

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Twizel (TWZ) to Timaru (TIM), then to
Ashburton and finally to Islington (ISL) and
Bromley (BRY) substations in Christchurch.
The project removed this contingency by
bussing the second ISL-TIM-TWZ circuit. In
order to meet a Grid Reliability Standards
requirement to allow for a failure of a bus
coupler breaker, a third bus section was
also required.
Augmenting the Ashburton site was a tricky
proposition as the substation carries a heavy
irrigation load for Canterbury’s dairy industry,
with a summer peak. Due to operational
constraints, the majority of outages were
undertaken during weekend or holiday
weekends over the 12 month period.
Practically, the scope involved extending the
switchyard to the west replacing 2 towers in
the process, together with disconnection of
all existing line circuits in combination with
establishing new connections and maintaining
Compression Terminals
Tee Joint
Conductor Spacers
Busbar & Flexibiles
THE POWER TO PERFORM
Ashburto
on 220kV Upgrade
supply at all times.
Post re-enforcement the site now has four
220kV line connections and is configured
in an H Bus arrangement (compact) with
staggered bus couplers.
A feature of the Ashburton project was the
3D CAD draughting of the site completed
by Transpowers Design Service Provider
AECOM. Luke Crowe at AECOM NZ Ltd
started applying 3D CAD work in 1995
and now apply the 3D techniques to all
T&D projects. Principal at AECOM’s
Wellington office Don Wills comments
that “3D is a highly productive and
powerful tool, as it addresses the design
principles of visualization, presentation,
and verification. It ensures constructability,
allowing the Suppliers, Contractors and
Clients to see what’s proposed, and to
contribute their ideas before sign-off. We
Compression Terminals
Busbar Support &
Compression Terminals
Substation Isometric Drawings By AECOM
get very positive feedback from them!”
Don also notes that “it also addresses
Safety by Design, as it allows everyone
to review the design from the different
perspectives of Construction, Construction
sequence, Maintenance and Operation”.
Electropar’s role in the Ashburton project
was manufacture and supply of the tubular
aluminium busbars and fittings together
with fittings for all interplant connections.
This included specially designed
connections for the bus end connection
of the pantograph disconnectors and
a customised bipod arrangement to
accommodate back to back feeder from
an existing main bus. The system was
supplied to site so that it simply bolted
together without site welding. The 3D
drawings supplied courtesy of AECOM
and Transpower detailing the Ashburton
site configuration have been overlaid with
photos taken of the site where available,
and with 3D images of Electropar fittings
created by AECOM as part of the
process.
For more information contact
camw@electropar.co.nz or at AECOM
Don Wills on Don.Wills@aecom.com
Fixed Busbar Support
Tubular Aluminium Busbar
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par - Transm
misssio
on Line Expertss!
Electropar & Salvi Team Fulfilling Lines Company Needs For Over 50 Years!
Creating a Powerful Transmission For some months Electropar and Salvi with the local performance requirements
Line Package have been working closely together on which are based largely on Australian
some identifiable large projects that draw Standard AS1154.
Via a partnership with A. Salvi & Co or
upon each organisations unique skills and
Milan, Italy, Electropar can now offer the
competitive advantages. The Company’s Salvi have incredible expertise at
same elegant end to end package for
are very complimentary, and the “fit” engineering customised transmission line
transmission and distribution line projects
between what each operation brings to solutions, and are arguably the world
as for substations.
complex Transmission Line Projects has leaders in vibration control in terms of
proven to be stockbridge dampers and spacer dampers
a good one. technology.
STRAIN TOWER FITTINGS
Electropar Working in combination, and sharing
understands information and partnerships in terms
the demands of global sources of supply for simple
of New components creates a powerful commercial
Zealand and package to back the technical expertise.
Australian
Transmission For more information contact Cam
N et work Wallace at camw@electropar.co.nz
S e r v i c e
Providers
(TNSP’s) and
is very familiar

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Electropar manufactures / designs or supplies the

Transmission Line essentials!
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s9OKE0LATES
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s(ELICAL3USPENSION5NITSAAC, ACSR, AAAC
s#ORONA2INGSAluminium Alloy
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 New Product Releases

Ever looked at a transmission or a Ball & Soccket Gauges

distribution or line hardware forged or cast Science behind Transmission Forgings Q.A.
fitting ball or socket and thought “how do
I tell if this is exactly what it should be and
it is OK"!”

For some items, it is a simple matter of

measurement to prove that the fitting is
dimensionally acceptable. For example for
a 160kN clevis, it is a case of measuring
the width of the clevis and the diameter
of the pin.

The fit between ball and socket fittings is

equally as critical and clevis and tongue
but impossible to measure on site other
than by fitting the two items together for a
quick physical check. However, this type
of inspection will prove only that the items
don’t mechanically foul one another: it
won’t prove compliance with the standard
that defines the size and shape of the
IEC16mm and 20mm ball and socket sampling plan.
fittings. Enter Ball and Socket Go/No Go
gauges! This work is done with our own set of contact camw@electropar.co.nz
calibrated Go/No Go gauges, shown
The principle of Go/No Go gauges is in the picture adjacent. The Go/No Go
simple. If a “Go” gauge fits the item being gauges have been calibrated with a
measured, it’s OK. If a “No Go” gauge (cmm) post manufacture, and certified as
fits the item being measured, something dimensionally correct to within 1000th of
is amiss! At Electropar, to ensure that all a millimetre.
ex production ball and socket fittings are
dimensioned in accordance with relevant When Electropar delivers ball and socket
standards we sample test each batch of ball fittings, we don’t just say “they are correct”,
and socket forgings in accordance with a we can prove it! For more information

To enhance it’s competitiveness for

distribution and transmission line project
packages, Electropar has introduced it’s
own range of Helical Suspension Units for
AAC, ACSR and AAAC conductors from
13mm to 35mm.
Utilising industry standard aluminium alloy
armour rods and a cast conductor clamp,
the rubber insert is manufactured from
ozone resistant EPDM rubber.
Available in single configuration for
Heliical Suspensiion Unitss
Electropar Introduces New Range
angles up to 300 and twin configuration
for greater angles, the Electropar Helical
Suspension Units are tested in
accordance with the requirements
of AS1154.
For more information contact
your local Electropar office or
mail@electropar.co.nz

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ower Distrrib
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The Electropar Team have you Covered!
Electropar’s claim to be expert in the Power Distribution equipment arena is backed by some serious experience : the Company has
been in the power line since the 1960’s!. Thanks to successful long-standing partnerships with best in class international suppliers,
together with best practice R&D and manufacturing for underground and overhead distribution line and station equipment, the
Electropar package is a powerful one.

Whether it’s connectors, surge protection, insulators, G&B gear,

linemans tools or Arc Flash protection, the Electropar team have you
covered!

New Zealand: Freephone: 0800 733 735 Freefax: 0800 733 736
Australia: Freephone: 1800 141 502 Freefax: 1800 141 503
www.electropar.co.nz email: mail@electropar.co.nz