PTDU Lab no.

10
Study of Real Time Operation of Bus Bars
ABDUL WAHAB NASIR (02) BSEE 16-20

Abstract

The main objective of this lab experiment is to understand and analyze a simple bus bar arrangement. The main and
transfer bus bar arrangement was analyzed in this experiment. We also analyzed the bus bar arrangements and
different schemes. The main and transfer bus configuration connects all circuits between the main bus and a
transfer bus (sometimes referred to as an inspection bus). Some arrangements include a bus tie breaker and others
simply utilize switches for the tie between the two buses. We also examined the procedure of load shifting.
Advantages and disadvantages of this scheme were also observed.

Index terms --- Bus Bar Arrangements, Bus Bars, Real time Bus Bar Arrangements

I. INTRODUCTION [1]
Double Bus System
In double bus bar system two identical bus bars are
used in such a way that any outgoing or incoming
feeder can be taken from any of the bus. Actually
every feeder is connected to both of the buses in
parallel through individual isolator as shown in the
figure 10.1.
close the bus coupler circuit breaker then close the
isolator associated with the bus to where the feeder
would be transferred and then open the isolator
associated with the bus from where the feeder is
transferred. Lastly, after this transfer operation, he or
she should open the bus coupler breaker.
Advantages
Double Bus Bar Arrangement increases the
flexibility of system.

Disadvantages

The arrangement does not permit breaker

maintenance without interruption.

II. PROCEDURE [2]

In this lab we are required to practically observe the

Figure 10.1: Double Bus system
By closing any of the isolators, one can put the feeder
to the associated bus. Both of the buses are energized,
and total feeders are divided into two groups, one
group is fed from one bus and other from other buses.
But any feeder at any time can be transferred from
one bus to other. There is one bus coupler breaker
which should be kept close during bus transfer
operation. For transfer operation, one should first
bus bar arrangements an performed tasks to know
about transmission line and bus bar arrangement
scheme. The procedure is provided in ‘lab manual’
provided by Sir Abu Bakar. Following the
instructions of lab manual tasks were completed and
results were observed.
III. LAB TASKS
In this lab we performed different tasks to understand
the bus bar arrangements more. Results obtained in
different connection schemes are given below:
Task 01
For a single bus supplying a fixed load of 500Ω. L3 183 0.48 51 1

Line Voltage Current Apparent Power Task 05

s Power Factor It is clear from these values that when load is reduced
(V) (A) (VA) for same value of applied voltage than current
L1 187 0.19 21 1 increases and so does the apparent power.

L2 185.5 0.19 21 1 For parallel arrangement of loads supplied by both

lines:
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Line Voltage Current Apparent Power
s Power Factor
(V) (A) (VA)
Task 02

When a single bus is supplying a variable load at L1 182 0.66 70 1

500Ω.
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Lines Voltage Current Apparent Power
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Power Factor
(V) (A) (VA)

L1 187 0.21 23 1 IV. DISCUSSION CONCLUSION

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The experiment was done successfully. Double bus
L3 186 0.21 23 1 bar scheme is suitable for large substations fed by
large power stations. Usually one bar is declared
reserve and operations are focused on the other bus
Task 03 bar. 

For both parallel lines supplying a single load of Double isolators become necessary for fault
500Ω. maintenance and breaker handling. It has maximum
flexibility and it is the most reliable one. Any fault
Lines Voltag Current Apparent Power and maintenance of one circuit breaker, power can be
e Power Factor feed easily through another circuit breaker.
(A) (VA)
(V) VI. REFRENCES

L1 187 0.21 23 1 [1]. "Nayak Corp | busbar-doublebus –

L2 185.5 0.22 23 1 Busbarschemes", nayakcorp, 2019. [Online]. Available:
https://www.nayakcorp.com/pfimp. [Accessed: 16- Apr-
L3 186 0.21 23 1 2019].

[2]. Lab Manual Mr. Abu bakar | Bus bar

Task 04 Schemes/Double bus arrangement| DEE PIEAS, 2019.

When both buses supply a single load of 200Ω.

Lines Voltage Current Apparen Power

t Power Factor
(V) (A) (VA)

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L2 182 0.48 50 1