A REPORT ON

“VOCATIONAL TRAINING”

UNDERTAKEN AT
WBSETCL, KALYANI 132 KV SUBSTATION

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

Sri. Sibashish Ghosh (Assistant Engineer, 132 kV substation kalyani)

Submitted By:
Rahul Saha
Diploma, 3rd Year, Electrical Engineering
JIS School of Polytechnic

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Preface to the Project Report-
I have experienced Vocational Training in WBSETCL KALYANI substation
from October12, 2011 to October 22, 2011.

I am very thankful to all the officers who gave me warm reception & their
precious time for me. We have an electric lab our collage where we have
been trained in educational environment. However, by dirt of this training,
I have learnt many more things in industrial environment, which will be
helpful for my future. By that practical knowledge & their application, I am
getting helpful to realize the theoretical knowledge. Therefore, I am very
thankful to WBSETCL for allowing me to perform this sort of Vocational
Training in their substation.

I will be glad if my training report gets approved.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am very much thankful to the H.R.D department of WBSETCL, BIDYUT
BHAWAN, SALT LAKE, & KALYANI authority for providing me the
opportunity of Vocational Training at their substation. I am especially
thankful to sri. SIBASHISH GHOSH, Asst. Engineer Kalyani substation for
his kind attention. I am also thankful to the other officers for sharing their
valuable experiences at the yard by making me acquainted with the
practical phenomenon. I also got the opportunity to understand the load
flow graph, be familiar with Electricity Act.2002, the status of import–
export of in WBSETCL & the overall view of Grid System apart from the
structures of substation and the detailed of its various substations. So, I
feel thankful to all of them to who made this possible.

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ROUGH DESCRIPTION OF KALYANI SUB-STATION
TYPE: Outdoor grid substation.

Incoming Line Voltage: 132 kV

Outgoing feeder Voltage: 33 kV & 11 kV

KALYANI substation receives power from BANDEL Thermal Plant &

DHARAMPUR sub-station (WBSEDCL)

Kalyani Substation has Ten 33 kV Outgoing feeders:

1. K.R Steel Union
2. WBIIDC-1
3. WBIIDC-2
4. University-1
5. University-2
6. IFL
7. Tele. Linc. Nicco
8. Unitech Engg.
9. Dabur
10. Dharampur-2

Kalyani Substation has Fifteen 11k.v Outgoing feeders:

1. Feeder No.2:Paper mill area, Iswarpur
2. Feeder No. 3:Madanpur East Via Sahib Bagan,Simurali
3. Feeder No. 4:Madanpur
4. Feeder No. 6:Off
5. Feeder No.10:Kalyani Spinning Mill & Attached Colony
6. Feeder No.11:Only Charged
7. Feeder No. 5: Bus Coupler
8. Feeder No. 8:Industrial Feeder
9. Feeder No. 9:Bus Coupler
10. Feeder No.12: Ellenbari Gas Ltd.
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 11. Feeder No.13: Incoming-1

12. Feeder No.14:Madanpur Via Chanhdmari

13. Feeder No.15: Kalyani Rly. Station, Seed Farm & Gandhi
Hospital

14. Feeder No.16: Off

15.Feeder No.17: K.D Market & A Block

There are five Transformers in the substation:

I. 31.5 MVA, 132/33 k.v =2 nos.
II. 6.3 MVA, 33/11 k.v=1 no.
III. 5 MVA, 33/11 kv=2 no.s

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Definition of sub-station:
“The assembly of apparatus used to change some characteristics (e.g. Voltage
ac to dc freq. p.f. etc) of electric supply is called 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 dc, 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. Suitable apparatus called sub-station again
accomplishes this job

About the substation: The substation in KALYANI, NADIA, WEST BENGAL is

one of the important power grids in the state of West Bengal. Cause it supplies
the Kalyani Industrial area & locality. The most important of any substation is
the grounding (Earthing System) of the instruments, transformers etc. used in
the substation for the safety of the operation personnel as well as for proper
system operation and performance of the protective devices.

An earthen system comprising of an earthing mat buried at a suitable depth

below ground and supplemented with ground rods at suitable points is
provided in the substations. These ground the extra high voltage to the
ground. As it is dangerous to us to go near the instrument without
proper earth. If the instruments are not ground properly, they may give a huge
shock to anyone who would stay near it and also it is dangerous for the costly
Instrument as they may be damaged by this high voltage

Site Selection & Layout 132 KV Substation: 132KV Sub-Station forms an

important link between Transmission network and Distribution network. It has
a vital Influence of reliability of service. Apart from ensuring efficient
transmission and Distribution of power, the sub-station configuration should
be such that it enables easy maintenance of equipment and minimum

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interruptions in power Supply. Sub-Station is constructed as near as possible
to the load center. The voltage level of power transmission is decided on the
quantum of power to be transmitted to the load center. Transmission is
decided on the quantum of power to be transmitted to the load center.

Selection of site:
Main points to be considered while selecting the site for Grid Sub-Station are
as follows:

i) The site chosen should be as near to the load center as possible.

ii)It should be easily approachable by road or rail for transportation of

equipments.

iii) Land should be fairly leveled to minimize development cost.

iv)Source of water should be as near to the site as possible. This is because

water is required for various construction activities (especially civil works),
earthing and for drinking purposes etc.

v)The sub-station site should be as near to the town / city but should be clear
of public places, aerodromes, and Military / police installations.

vi)The land should have sufficient ground area to accommodate substation

equipments, buildings, staff quarters, space for storage Of material, such as
store yards and store sheds etc. with roads and space for future expansion.

vii)Set back distances from various roads such as National Highways, State
Highways should be observed as per the regulations in force.

viii)While selecting the land for the Substation preference to be given to the
Govt. land over private land.

ix) The land should not have water logging problem.

x)Far away from obstructions, to permit easy and safe approach /termination
of high voltage overhead transmission lines.

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Equipments in a 132KV 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. 132KV EHV Sub-Station has
the following major equipments:-

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.
The bus is a line in which the incoming feeders come into and get into the
instruments for further step up or step down. The first bus is used for putting
the incoming feeders in LA single line. There may be double line in the bus so
that if any fault occurs in the one, the other can still have the current and the
supply will not stop. The two lines in the bus are separated by a little distance
by a Conductor having a connector between them. This is so that one can
work at a time and the other works only if the first is having any fault.

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 their use in Sub-Station will depend
upon the service requirement. Post insulators
are used for the bus bars. A post insulator
consists of a porcelain body, cast iron cap, &
flanged cast iron base. The whole cap is
threaded so that bus bars can be directly bolted
to the cap. When the line is subjected to a
greater tension, strain insulators are used.
Figure 1 insulators When tension in line is exceedingly high, two or
more strings are used in parallel.

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 or isolator. An isolator is essentially a knife Switch and is design
to often open a circuit 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. If an
isolator is opened carelessly, when carrying high current the resulting arc easily

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 causes flashover to earth. This may batter the supporting insulators & may
even cause a fatal accident to the operator, particularly in the high voltage
circuit. The operating principle is manual plus one of the following:-

1. Electrical Motor Mechanism

2. Pneumatic Mechanism
Isolators cannot be opened unless the Circuit Breakers are opened. Circuit
Breakers cannot be closed until isolators are closed.

4)Circuit breaker :- A circuit breaker is an equipment, which can open or

close a circuit under normal as well as fault condition. These circuit breaker
breaks for a fault which can damage other instrument in the station. It is so
designed that it can be operated manually (or by remote control) under normal
conditions and automatically under fault condition. A circuit breaker consists of
fixed & moving contacts, which are touching each other under normal
condition i.e. when breaker is closed. Whenever a fault occurs trip coil gets
energized, the moving contacts are pulled by some mechanism & therefore the
circuit is opened or circuit breaks. When circuit breaks an arc is stack between
contacts, the production of arc not only interrupts the current but generates
enormous amount of heat which may cause damage to the system or the
breaker itself. Therefore the main problem in a circuit breaker is to extinguish
the arc within the shortest possible time so that the heat generated by it may
not reach a dangerous value. The medium used for arc extinction is usually Oil,
Air, Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) or vacuum.

Circuit breakers can be classified on the basis of medium used for arc
extinction:

A.Oil Circuit Breakers:- These are the

oldest type of circuit breakers & have the virtues
of reliability, simplicity of construction & relative
cheapness. These are mainly of two types:

a.Bulk Oil Circuit Breakers using large

quantity of oil are also called the dead tank type
because the tank is held at earth potential. Such
circuit breakers may further be classified as:-

i. Plain Break Oil Circuit Breakers are

very simple in construction & widely used in low
Figure 2 an oil circuit breaker

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 voltage d.c & a.c circuits. For use on higher voltages, they become unduly
large in size & need huge of transformer oil. In addition, such breakers are
not suitable for high-speed interruption; therefore, these cannot be used in
auto-closing.
ii. Self Generated Pressure Oil Circuit Breakers are of three types viz.
Plain explosion pot having limited breaking capacity, cross jet explosion pot
suitable for interrupting heavy current t high voltage (66kV) & self
compensated explosion pot suitable for operation both at heavy currents as
well as low currents. Plain explosion pot cannot be used either for very low
currents because of increased arcing time or for very heavy currents
because of risk of bursting of pot due to high pressure.
iii. Impulse Type Oil circuit Breakers have the main advantage, over other
conventional design, of reduced requirement of oil (roughly one-fourth).
The possibility of current chopping can also be avoided by using resistance
switching.

b. Low oil or Minimum Oil Circuit Breakers are also called the live tank
circuit breakers because the oil tank is insulated from the ground. Such
circuit breakers are now available for all type of voltages
(3.6,7.2,12,36,72.5,145,245 & 420 kV) & for the highest breaking
capacities. The MOCB with rated voltage of 12 kV has a single interrupter
per phase without extra support insulator.

B. Low Voltage Air Circuit Breakers:- These breakers are designed for
use on d.c circuits & low voltage a.c circuits for the protection of general
lighting & motor circuits. These breakers are usually provided with an over
current tripping mechanism which may be of instantaneous or time delay
type or combination of both. Trip devices may be set over a range from
about 80 to 160 percent of rating. The breakers may also be provided with
over tripping ranges & arrangements such as low voltage trip, shunt trip
connected to ever voltage, reverse current or over current relays. Such
breakers are of rating of to & including 6,000 A a.c & 12,000 A d.c, voltage
ratings are 250 to 600 V a.c & 250 to 750 V d.c. Special breakers available
up to 3,000 V for d.c services.

C. Air Blast Circuit Breakers: The air blast circuit breakers employs
compressed air (at a pressure of 20 k.g/c.m2) for arc extinction & are finding
their best application in systems operating 132 kV & above (upto 400kV)
with breaking capacity up to 7,500 MVA (during short circuit fault)& above,
although such breakers have also been designed to cover the voltage range

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 of 6,600 Volts to 132,000 Volts. These breakers have the advantages of less
burning of contacts because of less arc energy, little maintenance , facility of
high speed reclosure, no risk of explosion & fire hazard & suitability for
duties requiring frequent operations. The drawbacks of such breakers are
additional need of compressor plant for supplying compressed air, current
chopping, sensitivity restriking voltage & air leakage at the pipe line fittings.

D. Vacuum Circuit Breakers: The idea behind the vacuum circuit breakers
is to eliminate the medium between the contacts-vacuum. The dielectric
strength of vacuum is 1000 times more than that of any medium. In
construction it is very simple circuit breaker in comparison to an air or oil
circuit breakers. These breakers are used for reactor switching,
transformer switching, capacitor bank switching where the voltages are
high & the current to be interrupted is low.

E. Sulphur Hex-fluoride Circuit Breakers: SF6 gas has unique properties,

such as very high dielectric strength, non-reactive to the other components
of circuit breakers, high time constant & fast recombination property after
removal of the source energizing the spark, which proves it superior to the
other mediums (such as oil or air) for use in circuit breakers.

SF6 circuit breakers have the advantages of very much reduced electrical
clearances, performance independent of ambient conditions, noise less
operation, reduce moisture problem, minimum current chopping, small
arcing time, no reduction in dielectric strength of SF6, low maintenance,
reduced installation time & increased safety. Such as circuit breakers are
used for rated voltages in the ranges of 3.6 to 760 kV.

For the later operation a relay wt. is used with a C.B. generally bulk oil C.B. are
used for voltage up to 66 KV while for high voltage low oil & SF6 C.B. are used.
For still higher voltage, air blast vacuum or SF6 cut breaker are used.

The use of SF6 circuit breaker is mainly in the substations which are having
high input kv input, say above 132kv and more. The gas is put inside the circuit
breaker by force ie under high pressure. When if the gas gets decreases there
is a motor connected to the circuit breaker. The motor starts operating if the
gas went lower than 20.8 bar. There is a meter connected to the breaker so
that it can be manually seen if the gas goes low. The circuit breaker uses the
SF6 gas to reduce the torque produce in it due to any fault in the line. The

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circuit breaker has a direct link with the instruments in the station, when any
fault occur alarm bell rings.

Specification Of 132kV SF6 Circuit Breaker:

Type=120-SFM-32B (3 Pole) STD.
Rated Voltage=145 kV
Rated Frequency=50 Hz
Rated Normal Current=1600 Amps
Rated Making Current=80 kAmps
Rated Short Circuit Breaking
Current=31.5 kAmps
Rated Short Time Current=31.5 kAmps for 3 Secs
Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage=650 kv p
First Pole To Clear Factor=1.5
Rated Gas Pressure=6 kg/cm2-gm at 20o c temp
Gas Weight=7.5 kg
Total Weight=1450 kg
Rated Coil Voltage Closing=220 v (d.c)
Tripping=230 v (d.c)
Motor Voltage=230 v (a.c)
Auxiliary Voltage=1 phase 230 v (a.c)
Rated Closing Time<130 mSec
Rated Operating Time<130 mSec
Maker=M/S CGl
This breaker is used in 132 kV,
Dharampur-Kalyani Bay, 132 kV
Bandel-Kalyani
Bay & 132 kV Transformer-II
protection.

Specification Of 132 kV
Vacuum Circuit Breaker:
Type=ELFSF2-1 (r)
Rated Voltage=145 kV
Rated Frequency=50 Hz
Rated Normal
current=3150 Amps at
40o c
Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage=650 KV p
Rated Short Circuit Breaking Current=31.5 kAmps
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Rated Short Time Withstand Current & Duration=31.3 kAmps for 3 secs
Line Charging Breaking Current=50 kAmps
First Pole To Clear Factor=1.5
Auxiliary Supply Voltage=One Phase, 240v a.c &
Three Phase, 415v a.c
Air Pressure=22 bar
Total Mass=1750 kg (approx)
Closing Time ≤ 130 msec
Maker= M/S ABB
It is used for transformer-1

Specification Of 33 kV
vacuum Circuit Breaker:
Type=36 kV, 25 A
Voltage=36 kV
Current=1250 A
Frequency=50 Hz
No. Of Poles=3
Breaking Current=31.5 kAmps
Maker’s Rated Current=80 kAmps
Short Circuit Withstand Current &
Duration=31.5 kAmps for 3 secs
D.C component=50%
BIL=70/170 kVp
Shunt Trip=230 V (d.c)
Mass=900 kg
Maker=ABB

Specification Of 33
kV Minimum Oil
Content Circuit
Breaker:
Rated Voltage=33 kv
Pole=3
Rated Frequency=50 Hz
Rated current=800 A
Rated breaking Capacity=750 MVA at 33 kV
Impulse Voltage=200 kVp
Symmetrical=13.1 kA
Asymmetrical=16.1 kA
Makers Rated
Current=33.4 kA
Short-time Current=13.1 kA for 3 secs
Dynamic Short Time Current=33.4 kA (peak)
Total Weight Including Oil=730 kg
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Quantity Of oil=600 Ltr.
Maker=The Aluminum Industries
Limited Switch Gear Division
Type=EDF SK 1-1
Rated Voltage=36 kV
Frequency=50 Hz
Normal
Current=1250 A
Normal SF6 Gas Pressure=5 kg/cm2-gm at 20o c
Low SF6 Gas Pressure Alarm=6.2 bar, lockout 6 bar
Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage=170 kVp
Short Circuit breaking Current=25 kAmps
Short Time Withstand Current & Duration=25 kA for 3 secs
Operating Sequence=0-.3 secs-co-min-co
First Pole Clear Factor=1.5
Closing & Operating Devices Supply Voltage=220 V (d.c)
Tripping=220 V (d.c)
Motor Supply Voltage=230 V (a.c)
Auxiliary Circuit voltage=230 V (a.c)
Mass=750 kg
Gas Weight=1.7kg
Maker=M/S ABB
It is used as 33 kV
side for 31.5 MVA
132/33 kV side
for Transformer-1

Specification Of
11 kV Oil
Circuit Breaker:
Rated Voltage=12 kV
I.L=11/28 kV
Rated Current=400 A
Frequency=50 Hz
Breaking
Capacity=250 MVA
Symmetrical=13.1 kA
Asymmetrical=16.4 kA
Maker’s Rated
Capacity=33.4 kAmps
Short Time current=13.1 kA for 3 secs
Maker=Biecco Lawire Ltd.

Speciation of 11 kv Vacuum
Circuit Breaker:
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Rated Voltage=12 kV
I.L=28/75 kA
Rated Current=800A
Maker=Biecco Lawire Ltd.

5)Protective relay :-A protective relay is a device that detects the fault and
initiates the operation of the C.B. is to isolate the defective element from the
rest of the system”. The relay detects the abnormal condition in the electrical
circuit by constantly measuring the electrical quantities, which are different
under normal and fault condition. The electrical quantities which may change
under fault condition are voltage, current, frequency and phase angle. Having
detect the fault, the relay operate to close the trip circuit of C.B. There are two
principle reason for this; Firstly,if the fault is not cleared quickly, it may cause
unnecessary interruption of service to the customer. Secondly, rapid
disconnection of faulty apparatus limits the amount of damage to it & a
prevents the effects from speeding into the system.

A protective relay is a device that detects the fault & initiates the
operation of circuit breaker to isolate the defective element from the rest of
the system.
Most of the relays operate on the principle of electromagnetic
attraction or electromagnetic induction. The following important types of
relays are generally used in electrical distribution & transmission line:

1. Induction Type Over Current Relay

2. Induction Type Over Voltage Relay
3. Distance Relay
4. Differential Relay
5. Earth Fault Relay

1. Induction Type Over Current Relay: This type of relay operates on the
principle of electromagnetic induction initiates corrective measures when
current in the circuit exceeds a predetermined value . The actuating source
is a current in the circuit supplied to the relay by a current transformer .
These relays are used on ac circuits only and can operate for fault flow in
either direction.
Under normal condition the resulting torque is greater than the driving
torque produced by the relay coil current. Hence the Aluminum disc
remains stationary, by during fault current in the protective circuit exceeds
the preset value. The driving torque becomes greater than the starting
torque & the disc starts to rotate, hence moving contact bridges are fixed
contact when the disc rotates to a preset value. Trip circuit operates the
circuit breaker, which isolates the faulty section.

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2. Induction Type Over Voltage Relay: This type of relay operates on the
principle of electromagnetic induction & initiates corrective measures
when current in the circuit exceeds a predetermined value. Under normal
condition the aluminum disc remains stationary. However if the voltage
increases at any cost the disc starts to rotate, hence moving contact
bridges to the fixed contact when the disc rotates through a preset angle.
Trip circuit operates the circuit breaker, which isolates the faulty section.
3. Distance Relay: Under normal operating condition, the pull is due to the
voltage element. Therefore the relay contacts remains open. However
when a fault occurs in the protected zone the applied voltage to the relay
decreases where the current increases. The ratio of voltage to current
faults is below the predetermined value. Therefore, the pull of the current
element will exceed that due to voltage element & this causes the beam to
tilt in direction to close the trip circuit.

4. Differential Relay: It compensates the phase difference between the

power transformer’s primary & secondary. The C.T.s on the two sides are
connected by pilot wires at both ends are same & no current flows through
the relays. If a ground or phase-to-phase fault occurs, the currents in the
C.T.s no longer will be the same & the differential current flowing through
the relay circuit will clear the breaker on both sides of transformers. The
protected zone is limited to the C.T.s on the low voltage side & C.T.s on the
high voltage side of the transformer.

This scheme also provides protection for short circuits between turns of
the same phase winding. During a short circuit, the turn ratio of power
transformer is altered & cause unbalance in the system which cause the
relay to operate. However, such sorts are better taken care by Buchholz
relay.
5. Earth Fault Relay: This scheme provides no protection against phase to
phase faults unless & until they develop into earth faults. A relay is
connected across transformer secondary. The protections against earth
faults are limited to the region between the neutral & line current
transformer.

Under normal operating condition, no differential current flows through

the relay. When earth fault occurs in the protected zone, the differential
current flows through the operating coil of the relay. The relay then closes
its contacts to disconnect the equipment from the system.

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6) Instrument Transformers :- 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. It 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.
Current transformers are basically used
to take the readings of the currents
Figure 4 a C.T
entering the substation. This Figure 3 different ratings
of a C.T
transformer steps down the current from 800 amps
to1amp. This is done because we have no instrument
for measuring of such a large current. The main use of his transformer is (a)
distance protection; (b) backup protection; (c) measurement. In Kalyani
Substation (a) C.T ratio set at 600/1 A or 200/1 A for 132 kV bays, (b) C.T ratio
set at a 800/1 A, 40/1 A, 200/5 A or 10/5 A for 33 kV bays, (c) C.T ratio set at
200/5 A for 11 kV feeder protection.

Specification Of 132 kV C.T.:-

Type= O/D Voltage=132 kV
Frequency=50 Hz Installation Level=275/650 kVp
Maker=Tarit Appliances & Equipments (1989) Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata

No. Of Core Ratio VA Class ISF/ALF Vk RCT

1. 600-300/1A 30 1.0 -- -- --
2. 600-300/1A 30 5P 10 -- --
3. 600-300/1A 30 5P 10 -- --

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 Ratio Primary terminal Secondary Terminal
300/1-1-1 A P1-P2 Core I Core II Core III
1s1-1s2 2s1-2s2 3s1-3s2
600/1-1-1 A P1-P2 1s1-1s3 2s1-2s3 3s1-3s3

Specification of 33 kV C.T.:
Rated Voltage=33 kV (Normal) or Insulation Level=70kV (r.m.s)
36 kV (Highest) Frequency=50Hz
Total Weight= 130 kg Oil Quantity=35 Liter
Maker=Tarit Appliances & Equipments (1989) Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata.

No. Of Cores Ratio VA Class ISF/ALF VK at Low Ratio

1. 400-200/5A 20 0.5 <5 --
2. 400-200/5A 30 5P 20 --
3. 400-200/5A 30 5P 20 --

Ratio Line Terms Secondary Terminal

200/5-5-5 A P1-P2 Core I Core II Core III
1s1-1s2 2s1-2s2 3s1-3s2
400/5-5-5 A P1-P2 1s1-1s3 2s1-2s3 3s1-3s3

ii) Voltage Transformer or

Potential Transformer :- It is
essentially a step–down transformer
and step down the voltage in known
ratio. The primary these
transformer of large
number of consist
turn of of
connected fine wirea across
secondary windingthe consist of aline.
few
The
Figure 5 connection diagram of a P.T turns, provides for measuring
instruments, and relay a voltage that is
known fraction of the line voltage. In Kalyani Substation (a) Three 1-Phase unit
of 132/110 kV P.T. is used for 33kV bays, (b) Three 1-Phase unit of 33/110 kV
P.T. is used for 33 kV bays, (c) Three
single phase unit of 11/110 kV P.T. is used for 11 kV feeders.

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 Specification of 132 kV P.T.:
Line voltage=132 kV
VA/Phase=750
Phase=1
Class=B
Frequency=50
Hz
*Neutrally Earthed
Voltage=Primary-73200V
Secondary-63.5V
Maker=Heavy Electricals
Ltd. Bhopal

Specification of 33 kV
P.T.:
Type=VYNG
Use=Outdoor
Installation
Level=70 kV
(r.m.s) or 170
kV (peak)
*Neutrally Earthed
Frequency=50 Hz
Ratio=30 kV/√3/110V/√3/110V/√3
Phase=1
Highest System voltage=36 kV
Installation class=A
Temp. Rise Over Ambient
Winding=55oc, Oil=45oc
Total Weight=98 kg
Oil Quantity=29 Liters
Maker=Light
Equipments Mfg Co.
Kolkata

7)Metering and Indicating Instrument :-There are several metering and

indicating Instrument (e.g. Ammeters, Voltmeters, energy meter etc.) installed
in a Substation to maintain which over the circuit 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 Substation :
i) Fuses 19
ii)Carrier-current equipment
iii)Sub-Station auxiliary supplies
than 132KV line double winding transformers are used of lower KV line such as
less than 132KV line double winding transformers are used

Transformer is static equipment, which converts electrical energy from one

voltage to another. As the system voltage goes up, the techniques to be used
for the Design, Construction, Installation, Operation and Maintenance also
become more and more critical. If proper care is exercised in the installation,
maintenance and condition monitoring of the transformer, it can give the user
trouble free service throughout the expected life of equipment which of the
order of 25-35 years. Hence, it is very essential that the personnel associated
with the installation, operation or maintenance of the transformer is through
with the Instructions provided by the manufacture.
Basic Principle:
The transformer is based on two principles; firstly, that an electric
current can produce a magnetic field (electromagnetism) and secondly that a
changing magnetic field within a
coil of wire induces a voltage
across the ends of the coil
(electromagnetic induction).
Charging the current in the
primary coil changes
the magnetic flux
developed. that is The
changing
magnetic flux induces a voltage
in the secondary coil. The two
circuits are electrically isolated
but magnetically linked through a
low reluctance path. If one coil is
Figure 6 31.5 MVA Transformer connected to a.c supply, an a.c is
setup in both of these circuits.
helps to transfer the voltage from one side to another. We have observed This five
at KLSD along with two station transformers. Out of these five, two are 132/33
kV in y-d mode & others are 33/11 kV in d-Y mode.

Accessories of transformers:
Core & Winding: It may be of various shape i.e. core, shell. It is made of cold-
rolled-grain-oriented Silicon-steel of varnish insulation on the lamination. The
core is laminated to reduce the core loss. The laminations are made in steps &
try to give circular cross section. Bolts 7 nuts secure the lamination. The core
is placed at the bottom of the tank. The tanks are constructed from sheet steel

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for small tank & boiler sheet for large tank. There are thermometer pockets,
radiator tubes for increasing cooling surfaces. A 3-phase transformer has six
separate windings, three primary & three secondary wound iron cores.
Enameled copper with insulation is used for winding. Insulated papers are
used for interlayer insulation. Paper in the form of tape may be utilized for
tapping winding leads and other parts. Pressboards are used for insulation
between windings & core. Pressboards are also used to separate HV windings
from LV windings inputs nearer the core.

Transformer Oil: The tank is filled with transformer oil; & sealed. It is a
mineral oil obtained by refining crude petroleum. It serves the following
purposes:-
I. Provides additional insulation
II. Carries away the heat generated in the core & oils

Good transformer oil should have:-

 High dielectric strength.

 Low viscosity to provide good heat transformation.
 High flash/fire point
 Free from inorganic acid, alkali & corrosive Sulfur
 Free from sludging under normal operating condition

It is Important to check the oil in regular intervals.

Conservator: It consists of an airtight metal drum fixed above the level of the
top of the tank & connected with the tank is completely filled with oil. The
conservator is partially is filled with oil. The function of conservator is to take
up construction & expansion of oil without allowing it to come in contact with
outside air. Transformer oil will expand due to the heat generated because of
losses.

Breather: When the temperature changes, expansion of contacts & there is a

displacement of air . When the transformer cools the oil level goes down 7 air
is drawn in. The oil should not be allowed to come in contact with the
atmospheric air as it may take moisture , which may spoil its insulating
properties. Air may cause acidity or sludging of oil, so, the air coming in is
passed through an apparatus called breather for extracting moisture. The
breather consists of a small vessel, which contains a drying agent like Silica gel
crystal.

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Diverter tank: It is a drum like structure mounted on a transformer wall &
filled with transformer oil & connected to conservator. It reduces arcing during
tap changing operation.
Radiator: It is of small thickness & large diameter plates & used for heat
dissipation during operation. Large diameter means large surface area 7 better
cooling.

Temperature Indicator: There are two temperature indicators on the

transformer tank one for oil temperature measurement & another for core
temperature measurement. In 31.5 MVA Transformers when oil temperature
reaches 65oc cooling fans starts automatically but when the oil temperature
rises at 75oc or winding temperature rises at 85oc the alarm circuit will be
closed. Further increase in oil or winding temp. the circuit will trip
automatically. Cooling fans are placed beside the radiator tube, which are used
for oil cooling. Generally the cooling fans start automatically but when needed
it can be started manually.

Bushing: it is fixed on the transformer tank and these connections is made to

the external circuits. Ordinary porcelain insulators can be used as bushing up
to voltage of 33 kV. Above 33 kv oil filled type bushings are used. In filled
bushings, the conductor is passed through the hollow porcelain insulator which
is filled with oil.

Buchholz relay: It Is a gas actuated relay installed in oil immersed

transformers for protection against all kinds of faults. Any fault produces heat
& forces the evolution of gas. It mainly consists of two float switches 7 placed
in the connecting pipe between the main tank & conservator. Under normal
condition they main tank and Buchholz relay is completely filled up with oil &
the conservator tank is about half full. When the fault occurs, produces gas &
collect in the container so the oil level gradually falls & closing the alarm
circuit. I f no attention is paid to it, the gas collection will be more & closes
another circuit which will cut out the transformer from the line.

Explosion Vent/ Pressure Release Vent: When the gas pressure on the
container is heavy, explosion vent is released. Alarm circuit & trip circuit will
close by Buchholz Relay, before opening the explosion vent it is used now a
days.

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Tap Changing: Mainly 132/33 kV transformer uses on-load tap changing &
33/11 kV transformer is used of load off-load tap changing. The tap changer is
generally done on H.V side because current flow is less than lv side. Which
reduces the flashing during the tap changing. Here tap changed in 132/33 kV
transformer.

Specification of 132/33 kV Transformer:

In Kalyani substation, two 132/33 kV power transformers are used for 33 kV
supply.
MVA=31.5kV (no load) Frequency=50Hz Vector symbol=y-D1
kV(no load) HV 132 kV LV 33kV
Amps HV 138A LV 552A
Phase HV 3 LV 3

Impedance volt at 75oc on 31.5 MVA base:-

12.04% for transformer-1 12.05% for transformer
Type of cooling=ON/OB on rating 60%
Transformer (total) 21500 liters 18.7 tones
Cooling Plant 2470 Liters 2.15 Tones
OLTC 1580 Liters 1.37 Tones
bIL (HV/LV) = 550/170 kVp
Maker= Crompton greaves Limited ( Bombay ).

Switch Position no. H.V Side Voltage Switch Connect Leads

1. 145200 N To 1
2. 143550 N To 2
3. 141900 N To 3
4. 140250 N To 4
5. 138600 N To 5
6. 136950 N To 6
7. 135300 N To 7
8. 133650 N To 8
9. 132000 N To 9
10. 130350 N To 10
11. 128700 N To 11
12. 127050 N To 12
13. 125400 N To 13
14. 123750 N To 14
15. 122100 N To 15
16. 120450 N To 16

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 17. 118800 N To 17

Specification of 33/11 kV Transformers:

In Kalyani substation three 33/11 kV transformers are used for 11 kV supply.
One transformer is 6.3 MVA base & another two transformers are 5 MVA
based.

Specification of Transformer 1:
KVA=6300 Frequency=50Hz
Voltage at no load= HV 33000 LV 11000V
Amps= HV 110.22A LV 330.66A
Impedance voltage percentage= 7.22
Type of cooling=ONAN
Vector grouping= Dyn-11
Mass of Oil= 2680kg
Total mass= 13350kg
Volume of oil= 3100 liter
Guaranteed Maximum
temp. rise in oil=50oc
Maker=Rts Power Ltd.
Salkia, Howrah.
Percentage of Tap Switch Connection H.V. Side L.V. Side
Hv Turns Position Volts Voltage
+5 1 7 to 6 34650 11000
+2.5 2 6 to 8 33825 11000
N 3 8 to 5 33000 11000
-2.5 4 5 to 9 32175 11000
-5 5 9 to 4 31350 11000
-7.5 6 4 to 10 30525 11000
-10 7 10 to 3 29700 11000

Specification of Transformer 2 & 3:

KVA=5000 Frequency=50Hz
Voltage at No Load= HV 33000V LV 11000V
Amps= HV 87.48A LV 262.44A
Impedence Voltage Percentage= 6.93 for Transformer-2
6.97 for Transformer-3
Type of Cooling= ONAN
Vector group= Dyn-11

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Mass of Oil=2360kg
Total Mass= 12140kg
Volume of oil= 2650Liter
Core & Winding
Weight= 5950kg
Guaranteed Max. Temp. Rise in Oil=45oc, Winding=55oc
Maker=Marsons electrical Ltd. Kolkata

Off Circuit Tap Changer No Load Voltage Variation of HV

Switch Connection H.V L.V Volts
Position
1 7 to 6 34650 11000 +5
2 6 to 8 33825 11000 +2.5
3 8 to 5 33000 11000 Normal
4 5 to 9 32175 11000 -2.5
5 9 to 4 31350 11000 -5
6 4 to 10 30525 11000 -7.5
7 10 to 3 29700 11000 -10

10) Earthing or Station Transformer: Two earthing transformer having

provided in the 33 kV side of 132 kV transformer. Power transformers are
using Delta-Star connection. So, if any fault occurs in secondary side, the
earthing transformer grounds those
current due to star connection. So a
neutral provided to power trans
formers. Also it provides power for
substation. In this type of
transformer zigzag star and normal
star connections are used. Zigzag star
is used in H.V sides and normal stars
are used in L.V side. Here in the H.v
side zigzag stars used, because it
Figure 7 Earthing Transformer reduces the heating effect of fault
current & makes it robust.

Specification of Earthing Transformer:

KVA=5460 for 30 seconds with 100 KVA, auxiliary load CMR.

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Frequency=50Hz Vector grouping=Zy11
Voltage at No Load= HV 33KV LV 415V
Amps= HV 1.75A LV 139A
Phase= HV 3 interstar LV 3 star
Maximum rise in oil=30 c
o

Type of cooling= ONAN

Core & winding=1370 kg
Oil=680 kg, 796 liters
Maker=Kirosker electrical Company Ltd. Banglore.
Insulation level= HV 170kV

11)Protection Against Lightning: Transients or Surges on the power

system may originate from switching or other causes, but the most important
& dangerous surges are those which caused by lightning. The lightning surges
may cause serious damage to the expensive equipments or strokes on
transmission lines that reach the equipments travelling as a wave. Thus it is
necessary to provide a protection against lightning surges, They are:-

1. Earth Screen.
2. Overhead Ground Wire.
3. Lightning Arrestor.

1. Earth Screen: The power stations & the substations are generally have
much expensive equipments. These stations can be protected from direct
lightning strikes by providing earthing screens. It consists of a network of
Copper conductors mounted all over the electrical equipments in the
substation or Power station. The screen is properly connected to earth on
at least two points through low impedance.On the occurrence of direct
stroke on the station the screen provides a low resistance path by which
lightning surges are connected to the ground.In this way station
equipments are protected against lightning.

2. Overhead Ground Wires: The most effective method of

providing protection against direct lightning strokes is by the use of
overhead ground wires. The ground wires are placed over line conductors
at such position that practically all lightning strokes are intercepted by
them. The ground wire is ground at each tower or pole through as
low resistance as possible.when the direct lightning strokes occur on the
transmission line will be taken u by the ground wire. The heavy current
flows to the ground

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 through the ground wire, so it protects the line from harmful effects of
lightning.

3. Lightening Arrestors: Firstly, we can see lightning arrestors. These

lightning arrestors can resist or ground the lightning, if falls on the incoming
feeders. The lightning arrestors can work in an angle of 30 degrees around
them. They are mostly used for protection of the instruments used in the
substation. As the cost of the instruments in the substation are very high to
protect them from high voltage lightning these arrestors are used.

It is a device used in
Electrical Power systems to
protect the insulation o the
system from the damaging
effect of lightning. Metal
Oxide arrestors (MOVs) have
been used for power system
protection the mid 70s.The
typical lightning arrestor is
also known surge arrestor has
a high voltage Figure 9 Lightning Arrestor
terminal and a
ground terminal.
When a lightning surge or switching
Figure 8 Lightning Arrestor surge travels down the power system
to the arrestor, the current from the
insulation in most cases to earth. Lightning
surge isarrestors
divertedwith
aroundearth
theswitch
protected are
used after the current transformers to protect it from lightning i.e. from high
voltage entering into it. This lightning arrestor has an earth switch that can
directly earth the lightning. The arrestor works at 30o to 45o angle of the
lightning making a cone. The earth switch can be operated manually, by
pulling the switch towards the ground. This also helps in breaking the line
entering the station. By doing so maintenance repair of any instrument could
be performed.

Types of lightning arrestors:- There are several types of lightning arrestors are
in use, differs only in their constructional detail but they are electrically
identical & operate on the same principle. They are-

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 a. Rod gap arrestor
b. Horn gap arrestor
c. Valve type arrestor

d. Rod type arrestor: It consists of two rods which are bent in right
angles with a gap in between them. One rod is connected to the line
circuit & the other one is connected to the earth. They are usually
connected across the string of insulators & bushings of various
transformers. The rod gap should be set to breakdown at about 20%
below the impulse spark over voltage of insulation at the point where it
is installed. To protect the insulator it should be one 3rd of the rod gap.
Under the normal condition the gap remains non conductive. On the
occurrence of high voltage surge on the line, the gap sparks over & the
surge current is connected to earth.

e. Horn gap arrestor: It consists of two horn shaped metals rods

separated by a small air gap. The horns are so constructed that distance
between them gradually increase towards the top. The horns are
mounted on the porcelain insulators. On end of the horn is connected to
the line & other end is efficiently grounded. Under normal condition the
gap is non conductive. On the occurrence of high voltage, spark takes
place across the gap & the arc to travel up the gap. At some position of
arc, the distance may be for the voltage to maintain the arc.
Consequently, the arc is extinguished, & the excess charge on the line is
thus conducted to ground through arrestor.

f. Valve type arrestors: It consists of a no. of flat disc of a porous

material stacked one above the other & separated by a thin mica rings.
The porous material is made of specially prepared clay with a small
admixture of powdered conducting substance. The discs are arranged in
such a way that the normal voltage may not cause the discharge to
occur. The mica rings provide insulations during normal operation. At
time of over voltage, the glow discharge occurs in the capillaries of the
material& the voltage drops to about 350 volts per unit.

Specification of Lightning Arrestors In 132 kv System:

Style= SMX
Type= ZOBIVER
Rated
Voltage=102 kv
(r.m.s)
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 Long duration Discharge=3
Frequency= 50Hz
Pressure Relief Current (r.m.s) = 40 KA
Normal Discharge Current= 10 KA

Specification of Lightning
Arrestors In 33 kv System:
Type= METOVER
Metover= Metal Oxide Surge Arrestor
Applied Voltage= 142 KV
Discharge current= 10 KA
Frequency= 50Hz
Pressure relief Class= 40 KA(r.m.s)
Long Duration Discharge class= 2

12)Storage Battery: A cell is a device in which a

electrical difference of potential is established
between the two electrodes as a result of chemical
reaction between the electrode & electrolyte.
There are two types of cell:-

a. Primary cell
b. Secondary or storage cell

Figure 10 Battery Room

Secondary cells are of two types:-

a. Lead Acid cell

b. Alkaline cell

Working Principle: When the +ve plate of Lead per Oxide & -ve plates of
spongy lead are immersed in dilute H2SO4 & connected together by means of
external circuit, current flows round the circuit. The cell works until the per
Oxide is used up & under this condition the cell is said to be discharging.

The cell under fully discharged condition:

Positive Plate=PbO2
Negative plate=Pb
Electrolyte=dil. H2SO4 (sp. Gravity=1.25)

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 During discharge: The chemical action can be represented by the following
chemical equation.
At +ve condition : - PbO2+H2+H2SO4=PbSO4+2H2O
At –ve condition:- Pb+SO4=PbSO4

During Charging:- When a direct current from an external source is passed

through it from positive to negative, the following, the following changes will
occur:-
At +ve plate:- PbSO4+So2+2H2O=PbSO4+2H2O
At –ve plate:-PbSO4+H2=Pb+H2SO4

Color of the plate at the end of the charge becomes:-

Positive plate:-Dark Brown
Negative plate:-Slate Gray

The batteries are connected to the circuit breaker for tripping the circuit
breaker. Here trip is used through type relays.

Specification of The Battery Charger:

Model=BC
Rating=229 V, 24+24 A
AC input=415 V±10%, 30 Amps, 50Hz, 3 Phase
DC output=24.7 volt, 24 A
Maker=Amara Raja Power Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Andhra Pradesh.

13) Capacitor bank attached to the bus :- The capacitor banks are used
across the bus so that the voltage does not get down below the required
voltage. When the inductive property of the line increases then the voltage
lags behind current & causes loss of money, so to raise the voltage up &
prevent loss of money capacitor banks are used. It raises the voltage and
raises power factor.

14)Wave trap :-Wave trap is an instrument using for tripping of the wave.
The function of this trap is that it traps the unwanted waves. Its function is of
trapping wave. Its shape is like a drum. It is connected to
the main incoming feeder so that it can trap the waves
which may be dangerous to the instruments here in the substation.

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Low pass filter when power frequency
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15) THE FIRE PROTECTION:- The fire protection device should be kept in
store yard for safety of equipments during storage. It can be useful in the time
of danger. This includes fire extinguishers, constant supply of water e.t.c.

Storage of equipments for the substation :

All the substation equipments/materials received on site should be stored
properly, either in the outdoor yard or in the stores shade depending on the
storage requirement of that particular equipment. The material received
should be properly counted and checked for any damages/breakages etc. The
storage procedure for main equipment is as follows:

I.EHV C.T.s and P.T.s Normally, 220KV are packed in iron structures for extra
supports with cross beams to avoid lateral movement while those of 132KV
C.Ts. and P.Ts are packed and transported in wooden crates vertically 132 KV
C.Ts. and P.Ts. should be stored vertically and those of 220 KV and 400 KV
should be stored in horizontal position. C.Ts and P.Ts. packed in wooden
crates should not be stored for longer period as the packing may deteriorate.
The wooden packages should be stored on a cement platform or on M.S.
Channels to avoid faster deterioration of the wooden crates. C.Ts and P.Ts 31
packed in iron cases stored in horizontal position should be placed on stable
ground. No C.Ts and P.Ts. should be unpacked in horizontal position.
door. The interrupter chambers should be stored on raised ground to avoid
rain water in storage area.

V.Extra High Voltage Circuit Breakers: Now-a-days SF6 circuit breaker are
used at EHV rottages. The control and operating cabinets are covered in
polythene bags and are packed in wooden and iron crates. These should be
stored on raised ground and should be covered with tarpaulins. The arcing
chambers and support insulators are packed in iron crates and transported
horizontally. The +ve pressure of SF6 gas is maintained in these arcing
chambers to avoid the ingress of moisture. It should be ensured that this
pressure is maintained during the storage. Other accessories like pr. Switches,
density monitor, Air Piping, control cables, wiring materials, SF6 gas pipes; SF6
cylinder should be stored in store shed.

VI.Power transformers: The main Tank -The transformer is transported on

trailer to substation site and as far as possible directly unloaded on the plinth.
Transformer tanks up to 25 MVA capacity are generally oil filled, and those of
higher capacity are transported with N2 gas filled in them +ve pressure of N2 is
maintained in transformer tank to avoid the ingress of moisture. This pressure
should be maintained during storage; if necessary by filling N2 Bushings -
generally transported in wooden cases in horizontal position and should be
stored in that position. There being more of Fragile material, care should be
taken while handling them. Radiators – These should be stored with ends duly
blanked with gaskets and end plates to avoid in gross of moisture, dust, and
any foreign materials inside. The care should be taken to protect the fins of
radiators while unloading and storage to avoid further oil leakages. The
radiators should be stored on raised ground keeping the fins intact. Oil Piping.
The Oil piping should also be blanked at the ends with gasket and blanking
plates to avoid in gross of moisture, dust, and foreign All other accessories like
temperature meters, oil flow indicators, PRVs, buchholtz relay; oil surge relays;
gasket ‘ O ‘ rings etc. should be properly packed and stored indoor in store
shed. Oil is received in sealed oil barrels . The oil barrels should be stored in
horizontal position with the lids on either side in horizontal position to
maintain oil pressure on them from inside and subsequently avoiding moisture
and water ingress into oil. The transformers are received on site with loose
accessories hence the materials should be checked as per bills of materials.

VII.CONTROL AND RELAY PARTS -These are used to control the operations of
breakers, isolates, through protective relays installed on these panels various
protection schemes for transformers, lines etc, are provided on these panels.

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AC & DC DB’S – These are used for extending A.C. & D.C. supplies whenever
required through various circuits. There are two main Buses in this
arrangement connected by each diameter.
i)Through either of line breakers the line side Main Bus can be charged
normally (Bus-I).

ii)The line breaker, tie breaker and 2nd Bus breaker/Transfer Bus if closed in
series will charge the 2nd Main Bus/Transfer bus.

iii)Outage on anyone Bus can be availed without interruption on any Bus. The
second Bus can feed all the loads.

iv)Breaker from any bay can be taken out for maintenance without
interrupting the supply.

v)For efficient working two diameters are required having source in each
diameter preferably connected diagonally opposite to two different buses.

vi)) If both the sources are connected to same Bus (i.e. from one side only one
tie breaker can be attended at a time).

vii)If all the four breakers connected to Bus are out the transformer can be
charged through the breaker from remote substation source.

viii)Changing over as in case of 2 Bus or 3 Bus systems is not necessary as

supply is not interrupted, in any case as said above.

ix)All the breakers in the diameters are in energized position including tie
breakers to keep the system in tact in case of any fault.

x)On line or transformer fault the tie breaker with respective line or
transformer breaker will trip.

xi)On Bus fault on any Bus only the two breakers (of two diameters) connected
Bus will Trip.

xii)The Teed-point remains unprotected in any of line or transformer or bus

faults hence the Teed point protection is given by differential relay. In case of
this protection the breakers
(2 Nos.) connected to Teed point (tie breaker + Bus breaker) will Trip

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