Switch yard is an important station aux.

in thermal power
plant for mainly power evacuation & forming nodes of inter
connection i.e. called grid in power system. Its main
functions are :
(1)It is used to step up or step down of the voltage .
(2)convert the power into AC to DC and vice versa.
(3)It is used for the protection of the transmission line and
electrical system connected to it.
(4) Distribution of power.
(5)Maintain the Stability & the voltage profile & control the
power factor.