Electrical Substations Explained: Key Functions
The Definition and Purpose of Electrical Substations What is an Electrical Substation? An electrical substation is a key facility within the power
This substation uses large transformers to convert or "step up" the generator's voltage to extremely high voltages for long-distance transmission on the transmission grid. Typical voltages for long distance transmission are in the range of 155,000 to 765,000 volts. The higher the voltage, the less energy is lost due to resistance [source: UCSUSA].
When the utility power supply is connected the voltage and the frequency are both fixed by the utility and the control system of the generators must be switched from Voltage/Frequency mode (V/F control mode) to Active power/Reactive power mode (P/Q control mode) (see Fig. B46).
Transmission substations integrate transmission lines into a network with multiple parallel interconnections, so that power can flow freely over long distances from any generator to any consumer. This transmission grid is often called the bulk power system. Typically, transmission lines operate at voltages above 138 kV.
Power transformers connected directly to generators can experience excitation and short-circuit conditions beyond the requirements defined by ANSI/IEEE standards. Special design considerations may be necessary to ensure that a power transformer is capable of withstanding the abnormal thermal and mechanical aspects that such conditions can create.
Substation transforms voltage from high to low or from low to high as necessary. Substation also dispatches electric power from generating stations to the consumption center. Electric power may flow through several substations between the generating plant and the consumer, and the voltage may be changed in several steps. Contents: 1.
Substations can be generally divided into three major types (according to voltage levels): Transmission substations integrate transmission lines into a network with multiple parallel interconnections, so that power can flow freely over long distances from any generator to any consumer. This transmission grid is often called the bulk power system.
The Definition and Purpose of Electrical Substations What is an Electrical Substation? An electrical substation is a key facility within the power
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