Sub-Station

Introduction
The present day electrical power system is a.c. i.e. electric power is

generated, transmitted and distributed in the form of Alternating current. The

electric power is produce at the power station, which are located at favorable

places, generally quite away from the consumers. It is delivered to the consumer

through a large network of transmission and distribution. At many place in the line

of power system, it may be desirable and necessary to change some

characteristic ( e.g. Voltage, ac to de, frequency p.f. etc.) of electric supply. This

is accomplished by suitable apparatus called sub-station for example, generation

voltage (11kv or 6.6kv) at the power station is stepped up to high voltage (Say

220kv to 132kv) for transmission of electric power. Similarly near the consumer’s

localities, the voltage may have to be stepped down to utilization level. This job is

again accomplished by suitable apparatus called sub-station.

Definition of sub-station :-

“The assembly of apparatus used to change some characteristics

(e.g. Voltage al to de freq. p.f. etc) of electric supply is called sub-station”

Classification of sub-station
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There are several ways of classifying sub-station. However the two

most important way of classifying them are.

I) According to service requirement :-

According to service requirement sub-station may be classified into.

1) Transformer sub-station :-

Those sub-station which change the voltage level of electrical

supply are called TIF s/s.

2) Switching sub-station :-

These sub-station simply perform the switching operation of power

line.

3) Power factor correction S/S :-

These sub-station which improve the p.f. of the system are called

p.f. correction s/s. these are generally located at receiving end s/s.

4) Frequency changer S/S :-

Those sub-stations, which change the supply frequency, are known

as frequency changer s/s. Such s/s may be required for industrial utilization.

5) Converting sub-station :-

Those sub-station which change a.c. power into d.c. power are

called converting s/s ignition is used to convert AC to dc power for traction,

electroplating, electrical welding etc.

6) Industrial sub-station :-

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Those sub-stations, which supply power to individual industrial

concerns, are known as industrial sub-station.

II) According to constructional features :-

According to constructional features, the sub-station are classified

as :

1) Outdoor Sub-Station :-

For voltage beyond 66KV, equipment is invariably installed outdoor.

It is because for such Voltage the clearances between conductor and the space

required for switches, C.B. and other equipment becomes so great that it is not

economical to installed the equipment indoor.

2) Indoor Sub-station :-

For voltage upto 11KV, the equipment of the s/s is installed indoor

because of economic consideration. However, when the atmosphere is

contaminated with impurities, these sub-stations can be erected for voltage upto

66KV.

3) Under ground sub-station :-

In thickly populated areas, the space available for equipment and

building is limited and the cost of the land is high. Under such situations, the sub-

station is created underground.

Fig. Shows a typical underground sub-station in which transformer,

switch gear & other equipments are installed.

The design of underground s/s requires more careful consideration.

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1) The size of the s/s should be as minimum as possible.

2) There should be resonable access for both equipment & personal.

3) There should be provision for emergency lighting and protection against fire.

4) There should be good ventilation.

4) Pole-mounted sub-station :-

This is an outdoor sub-station with equipment installed overhead on

H.pole or 4-pole structure. It is the cheapest from of s/s for voltage not exceeding

11KV(or 33KV in some cases). Electric power is almost distributed in localities

through such sub-station. For complete is given bellow.

Fig. Shows the typical 4-pole sub-station, it is a distribution sub-

station placed overhead on a pole. Fig No.2 shows the schematic connections,

the transformer & other equipment are mounted on H-type pole.

The 11KV line is connected to the T/F (11KV/440V) through gang

isolator and fuses. The lighting arresters are installed on the H.T. Side to protect

the sub-station from lighting strokes. The T/F step down voltage to 400 V, 3

phase, 4 wire supply. The voltage between any two lines is 400 V & between line

& neutral is 230V. The oil ckt breaker installed on the L.T. side automatically

isolates the mounted sub-station. T/F are generally in the event of fault generally

200KVA T/F is used.

Comparison between outdoor & indoor s/s

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Sr.No. Particulars Out door Sub-station Indoor Sub-station

1. Space required More Less
2. Time required for erection. Less More
3. Future extension Easy Difficult
4. Foult location Easier because the Difficult because

equipments is in full the equipment is

view. enclosed.
5. Capital cost. Low High
6. Operation Difficult Easier
7. Possibility of fault Less because More.

escalation clearance can be

provided

Equipment in a Transformer Sub-Station

The equipment required for a transformer Sub-Station depends

upon the type of Sub-Station, Service requirement and the degree of protection

desired. TIF Sub-Station has the following major equipments.

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1) Bus - bar :-

When a no. of lines operating at the same voltage have to be

directly connected electrically, bus-bar are used, it is made up of copper or

aluminum bars (generally of rectangular X-Section) and operate at constant

voltage.

Fig. Shows the arrangement of Duplicate bus-bar, generally it

consist of two bus-bars a “main” bus-bar and spare bus-bar. The incoming and

outgoing lines can be connected to either b/b. With the help of a bus-bar coupler,

which consist of a ckt breaker and isolators.

However, in case of repair of main bus-bar or fault accusing on it,

the continuity of supply to the circuit can be maintain by transforming it to the

spare bus-bar for voltage exceeding 33KV, Duplicate bus-bar is frequently used.

2) Insulators :-

The insulator serves two purpose. They support the conductor ( or

bus bar ) and confine the current to the conductor. The most commonly used

material for the manufactures of insulators is porcelain. There are several type of

insulator (i.e. pine type, suspension type etc.) and there used in Sub-Station will

depend upon the service requirement.

3) Isolating Switches :-

In Sub-Station, it is often desired to disconnect a part of the system

for general maintenance and repairs. This is accomplished by an isolating switch

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or isolator. An isolator is essentially a kniff Switch and is design to often open a

ckt under no load, in other words, isolator Switches are operate only when the line

is which they are connected carry no load. For example, consider that the isolator

are connected on both side of a cut breaker, if the isolators are to be opened, the

C.B. must be opened first.

4) Circuit breaker :-

A circuit breaker is an equipment, which can open or close a ckt

under normal as well as fault condition. It is so designed that it can be operated

manually ( or by remote control) under normal conditions and automatically under

fault condition. For the latter operation a relay wt. is used with a C.B. generally

bulk oil C.B. are used for voltage upto 66 KV while for high voltage low oil & SF6

C.B. are used. For still higher voltage, air blast vaccum or SF6 cut breaker are

used.

5) Protective relay :-

“A protective relay is a device that detects the fault and initiates the

operation of the C.B. to isolate the defective element from the rest of the system”.

The relay detects the abnormal condition in the electrical ckt by constantly

measuring the electrical quantities, which are different under normal and fault

condition. The electrical quantities which may change under fault condition are

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voltage, current, frequency and phase angle. Having detect the fault, the relay

operate to close the trip ckt of C.B.

6) Instrument Transformer :-

The line in Sub-Station operate at high voltage and carry current of

thousands of amperes. The measuring instrument and protective devices are

designed for low voltage (generally 110V) and current (about 5A). Therefore, they

will not work satisfactory if mounted directly on the power lines. This difficulty is

overcome by installing Instrument transformer, on the power lines. There are two

types of instrument transformer.

i) Current Transformer :-

A current transformer is essentially a step-down transformer which

steps-down the current in a known ratio, the primary of this transformer consist of

one or more turn of thick wire connected in series with the line, the secondary

consist of thick wire connected in series with line having large number of turn of

fine wire and provides for measuring instrument, and relay a current which is a

constant faction of the current in the line.

ii) Voltage Transformer :-

It is essentially a step - down transformer and step down the voltage

in known ratio. The primary of these transformer consist of a large number of turn

of fine wire connected across the line. The secondary way consist of a few turns

and provides for measuring instruments and relay a voltage which is known

fraction of the line voltage.

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7) Metering and Indicating Instrument :-

There are several metering and indicating Instrument (e.g.

Ammeters, Volt-meters, energy meter etc.) installed in a Sub-Station to maintain

which over the ckt quantities. The instrument transformer are invariably used with

them for satisfactory operation.

8) Miscellaneous equipment :-

In addition to above, there may be following equipment in a Sub-

Station.

i) Fuses.

ii) Carrier-current equipment.

iii) Sub-Station auxiliary supplies.

Conclusion
In this way I concluded that my seminar report on Sub-Station also

we understand what is mean by Sub-Station, classification of Sub-Station,

comparison between outdoor & indoor Sub-Station & various components &

instrument used in Sub-Station.

Reference :-
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