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Electrical Substation and Transmission Line Design
Electrical Substation and Transmission Line Design
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.