The substation is equipped with three 10mva 3311kv transformers, one of which runs on hot standby to avoid exceeding the faultlevel rating of the existing 11kv switchgear. The fcl was installed and energized in uk power networks 3311kv substation in newhaven, east sussex, england, in may 20. Abb, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a fouryear framework agreement with uk power networks, the distribution network operator dno, to provide a retrofit service for medium voltage switchgear installed at london distribution substations. If you have electrical substation work to be done you can depend on power systems design solutions ltd. Jul 15, 2015 automation and integration of substation design work for 230kilovolt project. If any doubt exists as to whether a particular piece of equipment is approved, please consult the technical sourcing and standards team within asset management. World leading cadcae software for intelligent substation design. Prior to the implementation of any design icps are required to obtain approval for such designs from uk power networks. Network operations and cyber security technical support for software. Co design of new arrangements with providers through focused engagement and adoption of digital. The function of an earthing and bonding system is to provide an earthing system connection to which transformer neutrals or earthing impedances may be connected in order to pass the maximum fault current. This is showing three of the five 220 kv66 kv transformers, as well as highvoltage transformer fire barriers, each with a capacity of 150 mva. Uk power networks will trial a new substation centralised protection and control.
If youve noticed an issue with a substation, please report it. Etap electrical power system analysis software power. Substation and electrical networks design energypeople. Powers talented team of substation design professionals is one of the largest in the industry. Power network design ltd currently offer a range of services to customers in relation to railway traction substations and electrical infrastructure.
All grid and primary substation earthing designs shall be modelled using an industry approved. We use cookies to provide you with the best possible user experience. Claire morrison project manager uk power networks linkedin. In this paper we identify the aspects that must be considered to maintain the stringent requirements imposed by substation networks. The scope of services includes initial feasibility studies, specifications, and the design and negotiation of grid connections, as well as secondary and primary substation design.
Substations are very dangerous if you try to tamper with them or vandalise them. Abb wins major framework agreement to provide a switchgear. Let doble power services carry out a full suite of online surveys to ascertain the health of your substation and plant equipment. Last week, american electric power aep, one of the countrys largest electrical utilities, adopted bentley substation to improve the design of their power stations. Our specialist engineers have extensive experience in the design and construction of electrical infrastructure distribution systems up to 2kv, and can offer an appropriate. Initially, they were used to quickly solve the nonlinear load flow problem and calculate short circuit currents, but their use has been extended to many other areas such as power system stability, protection and coordination, contingency reliability, economic modelling, etc. Uk power networks will trial a new substation centralised protection and control system. If you continue to use the site without changing your cookie settings, we assume you are fine with our cookies and the way we use them.
Power system and network design from initial concept design to final detailed for construction packages, we offer a complete civil and electrical design service. Uk power networks services has become one of the first companies of its kind in the uk to achieve certification in recognition of its industryleading building information modelling bim. Uk power networks own and maintain the electricity cables in south east england, the east of england and london. Uk power networks required a detailed feasibility study and concept design for.
And we can help you get the most out of your budget. Etap is a full spectrum analytical engineering software company specializing in the analysis, simulation, monitoring, control, optimization, and automation of electrical power systems. Do not enter a substation for any reason it is against the law and you could be electrocuted. Beside this, its also important the performance of relays and the criteria for setting these. Uk power networks report uk power networks innovation. This comprehensive overview brings these disciplines together to give you an interactive guide to high voltage, air or gas insulated substation design. Electricitygas network innovation competition screening. Electrical design services i freedom group part of ng bailey. Substation projects kelvin power consultants provide a complete substation design package from initial site surveys through to as built documentation. All it system, database or earthing tool issues should be reported to uk power networks competitioninconnections team. For further information or help with any aspects of the earthing tool please contact uk power networks competitioninconnections team. We will identify the risks for ongoing use of your equipment before they become a serious problem.
The substation design manual is not intended to replace asset management standards, but rather. Electrical substation work power systems design solutions ltd. The uk manufacturing site is able to design and manufacture fluid filled transformers up to 4mva, backed up by global design and manufacturing up to 100mva power transformers. Currently work in the high voltage group as a substation design engineer with. Todays conventional substation design may include digital technology, but it doesnt take advantage of the technologys potential. If theres a power cut in your area or you need a new power connection, we can help. If an icp chooses to use a design specification that is not included within this document, the icp should seek confirmation that the proposals are in keeping with uk power networks design methodology. We have successfully completed thousands of substation projects and have the versatility to design all types of substations from 5 kv through 500 kv.
At uk power networks we are always looking for more efficient and effective solutions for our network as we ready ourselves for the low carbon transition and prepare our business for the future. Uk power networks uk power networks operations ltd consists of three electricity distribution networks. Yet, if this technology is deployed without due care and attention, then it has the potential to reduce the safety and security of energy systems. If you think your situation is dangerous, please stay away from the equipment and call us 24 hours a day on 0800 31 63 105 or 105 free to call from a landline or mobile. An electrical substation is essential for keeping the lights on we have hundreds of electrical substations in london, the south east and east of england powering homes and businesses. Click here to find out more information and visit our website. Uk power networks approved civils and substation equipment. Continuity regulations esqc regulations 2002, if uk power networks considers a design to be unsafe.
A 50 hz electrical substation in melbourne, australia. The first step in designing a power substation is to design an earthing and bonding system go to content earthing and bonding. This technical article, although not intended to cover substation design, includes some basic information on substation equipment layout, and other important design diagrams that a substation engineer should be able to handle without difficulty, in order to ensure reliable and safe work of. Bentleys building information modeling bim software is able to design 3d models, assist in electrical design functions, automatically provide boms and generate reports for.
Uk power networks does not have any requirement for firefighting equipment in substations. Substation electrical layout designs for dnos, dsos, private networks and generation connections design of electrical protection control and generator interface schemes production of general arrangements. The swiss substation was transformed into a substation with an iec 61850based protection and control system that included several ieds to improve control and feedback. As a market leader, wsp helps to power peoples lives by engineering robust power transmission and distribution network solutions, enhancing the quality of life and spurring economic growth in cities and communities around the globe. In addition, an extensive redesign of little barford substation was required, as well as the design for a new 2kv substation at an existing national grid site at eaton socon. Eas 070000 approved equipment list civils and substations. The services offered include power system software based modelling substation and traction system conceptual design protection coordination and fault level studies. Highlevel design specification of advanced automation solution. Vehicle fleet electrification uk power networks services.
Experience working on various large capital transmission and distribution projects throughout ireland. Power systems analysis and simulation software are ubiquitous in electrical engineering practice. This document provides guidance to icps that wish to undertake the design of distribution networks that are to be adopted by uk power networks. Highlevel requirements for the active response software solution. Our inhouse expertise includes land surveyors, civil, structural and electrical engineers, 3d modelling, quantity surveyors and project managers. This system can be modified and upgraded via software and does not require. The benefits of software defined networking are clear. American electric power improves substation design with. View uriel arias profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Civil strategy engineer at uk power networks shenfield. Sprinkler systems shall not be fitted in substations and customer systems shall be external to the substation. In order to minimize to acceptable values of the currents through the human body, to ensure electrical safety for people working within or near the installation, and also to limit any eventual electrical interference with thirdparty equipment, ais must be provided with an earthing or grounding system, to which all metallic nonlive parts of the installation must be connected, such as. We regularly maintain these, however sometimes we need your help to spot issues. Etap electrical engineering software offers the best and most comprehensive suite of integrated power system enterprise solution. Protection and control in the substation of the future. Using bentley applications, pestech cut design work for a 230kilovolt substation and transmission system from weeks to days, saving an estimated 70 percent in project time. Uk power networks, in collaboration with our project partners, will design, develop and. To ensure the most cost effective and energy efficient configuration schneider electric is able to design, manufacture and deliver exactly to your specification. Uriel arias civil strategy engineer asset management uk.
The manual is applicable for all substation projects regardless of internalexternal design delivery mode. The customer shall design their network such that no malicious software or code is. This is achieved using the latest overhead line design software and specialist. This substation is constructed using steel lattice structures to support strain bus wires and apparatus. Safe and secure softwaredefined networks for smart. High voltage substation design is a complex engineering activity that embraces a wide variety of disciplines. Design of earthing grounding system in a substation grid.
Instead of having local protection relays on each substation bay, a central system will be used within a substation. Metalclad distribution substation documents and downloads. Bentley substation is the only software that unites electrical and physical design. We keep the lights on across london, the south east and the east of england. Currently working for uk power networks as a project manager in the capital. Rinu ravikumar senior design engineer uk power networks.
Instead of making new technology fit within existing systems and process, we should be starting from scratch and design what the ideal version could be. Our inhouse team of cad and electrical design engineers has an extensive track record of working on distribution networks on all voltages up to 2kv providing design services which include. From simple grid compliance studies through to complete substation design and owners engineer assistance, energypeople can support your project either as a standalone solution or a complete design package. Global companies like siemens and abb are primtech users. Presented to senior managers within esb networks on scheduling software. Senior design engineer at uk power networks services london, united kingdom.
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