INTRODUCTION

HVDS project is to reconfigure the existing Low voltage (LV) network asHigh
Voltage Distribution System, wherein the 11KV line is taken as nearto the
loads as possible and the LV power supply is fed by providing anappropriate
capacity transformer and minimum length of LV line with anobjective to
provide better quality power supply, reduction of losses andbetter consumer
service. In the present system large capacity transformers areprovided at one
point and the connections to each load is extended throughLV lines. This high
length of LV lines is causing low voltage condition to themajority of the
consumers and high technical losses. In the HVDS project,long length LV mains
are converted into 11 kV mains and thereby installingthe appropriate capacity
distribution transformer, the supply is provided toend consumer at usable
voltage level. By converting these lines to HVDS,the current flowing through
the lines shall reduce by 28 times and will bringdown the technical losses in
the LV line drastically.The prevailing low voltage in the LV line is also affecting
the efficiency ofthe electric gadgets and breakdown is also very high.
Alsothere is a tendency of unauthorized connections to hook to the LVlines
which results in over loading of the transformers and failure of
thetransformers. The scheme consists of converting the existing 3phase 4
wireslines to 11 KV systems using the existing supports and
providingintermediate poles wherever necessary and individual transformers
areprovided to both agricultural loads and loads other than agriculture.
Thelength of the LV lines is restricted to less than 300 meters.The benefits of
the scheme are as follows:

1. Reduction in technical losses at LV lines.

2. Improved voltage profile
3. Arrest of commercial losses by avoiding unauthorized IP set connectionsand
elimination of theft of energy.
4. Energy savings due to improved efficiency of pump setsconsequent to
better voltage profile.
5. Involvement of consumer(s) in safety and upkeep of the DTCsdue to
installation of dedicated transformer.
6. Drastic reduction in Transformer failure.
Phase to Phase HVDS system has been adopted
The constraints and limitations in case of SWER (Single Wire Earth Return),like
presence ofstep and touch earthingpotential which can be a potential danger
to the life in proximity in case of break in earth.In order to avoid this constraint
of SWER,Phase to Phase HVDS system is adopted. It is proposed that25KVA
transformers be provided taking into consideration that the capacity of each
Domestic connection is around 3 to 7 KW in most of the cases and to
accommodate future loads if any as a buffer. Use of transformers below 25KVA
is found to be not feasible as they are copper wound and not cost effective.
Besides, such transformers are highly prone to thefts. Single poles mounting
design is adopted for the DTC which the prevailing practice in HVDS.

HVDS : 2 Wire System ( - )

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Phase – Phase System

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Phase -Phase System : The HT trunk
line

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System: Accessories

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 Φ−Φ S
System: Meter Box & LT Panel

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