Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue

Substation is the Control Centre of O & M of a Distribution System

It

is like the Brain of the Central Nervous System

Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue

Functions of Distribution SubstationsSubstations are designed to accomplish the following functions, although not all substations have all these functions: Change voltage from one level to another Regulate voltage to compensate for system voltage changes Switch transmission and distribution circuits into and out of the grid system Measure electric power qualities flowing in the circuits Connect communication signals to the circuits Eliminate lightning and other electrical surges from the system Connect electric generation plants to the system Make interconnections between the electric systems of more than one utility Control reactive kilovolt-amperes supplied to and the flow of reactive kilovolt-amperes in the circuits

Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue



In a Distribution Network, Substations are of 2 TypesPower

(Trf) Substations Distribution (Trf) Substations

Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue



Power TransformersGenerally 33/11 KV Capacity (MVA)1.6, 3.15, 5, 8 Location- Ideally, Power transformers should be located at places with the following factors into considerationLine Loss in 33 KV Feeders is Minimum Line Loss in 11 KV Feeders is Minimum Power Supply Quality (Voltage) is maintained


Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue



Distribution TransformersGenerally Capacity



33/11 KV

(KVA)-

Single Phase- 10,16 Three Phase- 25,63,100,250,315,500

Location

Ideally, DTRs should be located at places with the following factors into considerationLine Loss in 11 KV Feeders is Minimum Line Loss in LT Line is Minimum Power Supply Quality (Voltage) is maintained

Optimisation of revenue- through feeder and substation management

Revenues

can be optimized by way of proper Feeder and Substation Management In case of high loss making feeders the priority may be given in load shedding while handling power shortage Reorientation of feeders, substations and upgradation can further help improving revenues Installation of proper capacity of capacitors In ABT(Availability Base Tariff) regime, by managing feeder/ substation load, revenue can be improved

Optimisation of Revenue- reduction nof reading inaccuracies-AMR APPLICATION SERVER

AMR Metering Management Server

Central Metering Database Management Application Billing Software Integration Module

Metering Network Configuration Module

PUBLIC NETWORK OPTIONS FOR UTILITIES

GSM/GPRS/CDMA/Radio

Solutions for Utility

Applications

Providing GSM/GPRS/CDMA/Radio based communication solutions to the utility industry end users and OEM's to benefit from this technology in their electrical networks, SCADA systems and for metering.

DATA EXPLOITATION
Energy Management Software which can read meters in a sub-station and provide various reports Energy Monitoring Suite which provides, reporting, trending, trading, analysis, etc. Energy Trading and Enterprise Optimization Software Solutions Integration Capabilities to work tools like Cyme etc., for network modlling, voltage studies, etc., Customized Solutions based on customers specification

WORK PLAN
ENERGY

MANAGEMENT MEANS LOWERING COST BY

ELIMINATING UNNECESSARY ENERGY USE IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF NEEDED ENERGY USE BUYING ENERGY AT LOWER NET PRICES

ADJUSTING OPERATIONS TO ALLOW PURCHASING ENERGY AT LOWER PRICES

Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue



Feeders in a Distribution System 33 KV 11 KV LT Line

Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue



33 KV Feeders in a Distribution System This is the level of Voltage at which Discoms buy Power from GRIDCO Mixed Load 33 KV Feeders Dedicated Feeder Industrial Feeder For Carrying out Energy Accounting & Audit, Metering of 33 KV Feeders at the Grid Substation, at incoming side of 33/11 KV Substations and all 33 KV Consumers is a must.

Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue



11 KV Feeders in a Distribution System 11 KV Feeders emanate from 33/11 KV Power Substations Mixed Load 11 KV Feeders Dedicated Feeder Industrial Feeder

For Carrying out Energy Accounting & Audit, Metering of 11 KV Feeders at the source of 11 KV Feeders at 33/11 KV Substation and at all the DTRs and 11 KV Consumers is a must.

Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue



LT Lines in a Distribution System LT Lines emanate from 11/0.4 KV Distribution Substations For Carrying out Energy Accounting & Audit of LT Lines, Metering at the source of LT Line and Consumers is a must.

Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue

STEP-I For Optimum Revenue Realization we need to know the Substations (Power & Distribution) & Feeders (33 KV, 11 KV, LT Lines) where the AT&C Losses are high. STEP-II The AT&C Losses should be bifurcated into Technical Losses and Commercial Losses.

Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue

STEP-II For Improving Technical LossesFocus


on Improvement in Billing

By Reduction of Theft in HT Consumers Strengthening MRT, Conducting Raids, Repeated Checking, Strict action against Dishonest Consumers. By Reduction of Theft in LT Consumers By Strengthening Vigilance Wing, Conducting raids, Load Surveys, Strict action against Dishonest Consumers By Monitoring of Spot Billing activities
Focus


on Improvement in T&D Losses

By Reduction of Line Losses in 33 KV &11 KV Feeders and LT Lines  Reduction of Transformer Losses in 33/11 KV Trfs and in DTRs.

STEP-II For Improving Commercial LossesFocus

Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue

on Improvement in Revenue Realisation By Opening up Multiple Payment Options Provision for Payment of Bills through Internet, ATM Counters, Franchisee Counters, Customer Care Counters, etc. By Proactively sorting out Billing & Collection related grievances of Consumers. Bill Revisions Arrear Collection

Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue

Information in terms of Details of Consumers & Load Flows

Need to be tagged to LT Lines, DTRs, 11 KV Lines, 33/11 KV Substations, 33 KV Lines and Input Points.

Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue

IT Systems are available for Real-Time Visibility and Operation of Substations. Such Systems can be Tailored to adapt to Distribution System Network for Tracking of Exceptional Events like Failures of Lines & Equipments & Overloads. With Increased Visibility of System Network and Remote Operation facilities, we can design the system such that in High Revenue fetching areas the power supply quality is the best. Decision with regard to operation of lines can be Programmed in a preset Priority Basis such that the Power Supply can be restored in minimum possible time for areas which have Low Losses and High Revenue Potential.

Substation & Feeder Management for Optimizing Revenue

With Implementation of The Distribution Automation Systems the Consumer Satisfaction will increase which in turn shall result in Increased Revenue Realisation

WAY FORWARD
Commitment of top leadership Organisational Restructuring Clear responsibilities and accountability

Feeder Managers

Improvement in Infrastructure especially in CESU

Cultural issues to be addressed

Development of a IT system - database and its upkeep Capacity Development

Development of procedure and training manuals Training of personnel

SUSTAINABILITY
Linking

the Energy Audit Module with Billing Databases for continuous monitoring Maintaining the data quality Prepare an operational model Consistency of systems for access and extract data from any sources

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