5 HV Substation Design Feb 17 18

HV Substation Design:
Applications and
Considerations
Dominik Pieniazek, P.E.
Mike Furnish, P.E.
IEEE CED Feb 17/18, 2015
Agenda
Substation Basics
One Lines and One Line Relaying & Meter
Diagrams
AC Fundamentals
Three Lines Diagrams
Physical Arrangement
Surge and Lightning Protection
Grounding Considerations
Engineering & Construction Coordination
Supplement Topics-Slides
Appendix-Slides
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Electrical System
Substation - A
set of equipment
reducing the
high voltage of
electrical power
transmission to
that suitable for
supply to
consumers
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TRANSMISSION LEVEL VOLTAGES

765 kV
500 kV
345 kV
230 kV
161 kV
138 kV
115 kV
69 kV
Grey area
sometimes referred
to a sub-transmission
also
DISTRIBUTION LEVEL VOLTAGES

69kV
46 kV
34.5 kV
23 kV
15 kV
4.16 kV
480 V
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Typical 138 kV Substation Four (4) Breaker Ring Bus w/ Oil Circuit Breakers
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Typical 138 kV Substation

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Typical 138 kV Substation

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230 kV Generating Substation Built on the side of a mountain

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230 kV Indoor Generating Substation

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765 kV Generating Substation Four (4) Breaker Ring Bus w/ Live Tank GCBs
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765 kV Generating Substation

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Relative Size of HV Power Transformers

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Relative Size of HV and EHV Power Transformers

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Relative Size of HV and EHV Gas Circuit Breakers

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Dimensions for 765 kV Installation

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765 kV Live Tank and Dead Tank Breakers

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Substation Switching Equipment
Disconnect/Isolation Switches (visual isolation)

Fuses (single phase protection device)
Circuit Switcher (three phase protection device)
Circuit Breaker
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Switch
Arcing Horns (will only break very small amounts of

charging or magnetizing current)
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Switch
High Speed Whip (will break larger currents than just a

switch with just arcing horns but not load break)
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Switch
Load Break
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Fuses
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Circuit Switcher
138 kV
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Circuit Breaker
69 kV Oil Dead Tank

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Circuit Breaker
230 kV SF6 Dead Tank

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Where Do I Start My Design?
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Service Conditions?
Location, Altitude
High and Low Mean Temperatures
Temperature Extremes
Wind Loading and Ice Loading
Seismic Qualifications
Area Classification
Contamination
Electrical Questions to Address

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Primary System Characteristics?
Local Utility
Nominal Voltage
Maximum Operating Voltage
System Frequency
System Grounding
System Impedance Data

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Secondary System Characteristics?

Nominal Voltage
Maximum Operating Voltage
System Grounding

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Facility Load/Generation Characteristics?
Load Type
Average Running Load
Maximum Running Load
On-Site Generation
Future Load Growth
Harmonic Loads

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Equipment Ratings
Insulation Requirements
BIL
Insulator and Bushing Creep
Minimum Clearances
Phase Spacing
Arrester Duty
Current Requirements
Rated Continuous Current
Maximum 3-Phase Short-Circuit Current
Maximum Phase-to-Ground Short-Circuit
Current
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Contamination Levels
Multiplier applied to
phase-to-ground voltage
Physical Questions to Address

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Electrical Studies
Power/Load Flow
Short-Circuit / Device Evaluation
Device Coordination
Arc-Flash Risk Assessment
Motor Starting, Transient Stability
Insulation Coordination
Harmonic Analysis
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Substation Layout Considerations?
Available Real Estate

Substation Configuration
Necessary Degree of Reliability and Redundancy
Number of Incoming Lines
Proximity to Transmission Lines and Loads
Physical Questions to Address

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Utility Requirements?
Application of Utility Specifications

Application of Utility Standards
Application of Utility Protection and Control Schemes
SCADA/RTU Interface
Metering Requirements
Manned or Unmanned
Power Management/Trending
Fault Recording
Local & Remote Annunciation
Local & Remote Control
Automation
Communication Protocol
Communication/Monitoring Requirements
Other Questions to Address

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Other Studies / Field Tests
Soil Boring Results Foundation Design

Soil Resistivity Ground Grid Design
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure
(SPCC) Plans - Contamination
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Runoff During Construction
Stormwater Management Detention Pond
Requirements
Other Questions to Address

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Budgeted Capital for Substation

Required Power (1 MVA, 10 MVA, 100 MVA)
Effect of Power Loss on Process and/or Safety
Associated Outage Cost (Lost Revenue)
Future Growth Considerations
Reliability Study
Estimate Cost of Alternate Designs
Determine Lost Revenue During Outages
Calculate Probability of Outage Based on Design
Compare Cost, Lost Revenues, and Outage
Probabilities
Major Factors in Substation

Selection
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Electrical Configuration
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Single Breaker Arrangements

Tap Substation
Single Breaker Single Bus
Operating/Transfer Bus
Multiple Breaker Arrangements

Ring Bus
Breaker and a Half
Double Breaker Double Bus
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Configuration
Relative Cost
Comparison
Single Breaker-Single Bus
100%
Main-Transfer Bus
140%
Ring Bus
125%
Breaker and Half
145%
Double Breaker-Double Bus
190%
Reference: IEEE 605-2008
It should be noted that these figures are estimated for discussion purposes. Actual costs vary
depending on a number of variables, including:
Real Estate Costs
Complexity of Protective Relaying Schemes
Raw material costs
Local Labor Costs
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Annual Fail Rate

Annual Outage Time
Average Outage Time
Reference: Reliability of Substation Configurations, Daniel Nack, Iowa State University, 2005
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Reliability Models
IEEE Gold Book
For high voltage equipment data is a generic
small sample set
Sample set collected in minimal certain
conditions (i.e. what really caused the outage)
Calculated indices may not represent reality
A great reference is John Propsts 2000 PCIC Paper "IMPROVEMENTS IN MODELING

AND EVALUATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM RELIABILITY"
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Most Basic Design

Tapped Line is
Source of Power
Interrupting Device
Optional but
Recommended
No Operating
Flexibility
Depending on utility voltage,

this device could be a fuse,
circuit switcher, or circuit breaker
Tap Substation
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Most Basic Design

Tapped Line is
Source of Power
Interrupting Device
Optional but
Recommended
No Operating
Flexibility
Depending on configuration,
second disconnect switch may
not be necessary
Tap Substation
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Most Basic Design

Tapped Line is
Source of Power
Interrupting Device
Optional but
Recommended
No Operating
Flexibility
Fault at any location

results in total
outage.
Tap Substation
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Cons
Pros
Small Plot Size

Low Initial Cost
Low Maintenance Costs
Line Operations Result

in Plant Outages
Multiple Single Points of
Failure
Failure Points are in
Series
Outages Expected
Line Faults Cleared by
Others
Low Maintainability
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Substation
Basic Design
One Circuit Breaker
per Circuit
One Common Bus
No Operating
Flexibility
Widely Used at
Distribution Level
Limited Use at High
Voltage
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Cons
Pros
Each Circuit has Breaker
Only One Set of VTs
Required
Simple Design
Circuit Breaker Maintenance

Requires Circuit Outage
Bus Fault Clears all Circuits
Breaker Failure Clears all
Circuits
Single Points of Failure
Between Circuits are in
Series
Expansion requires complete
station outage

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Line
Fault
Bus
Fault
Failed
Breaker
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Operating/Transfer Buses with

Single Breaker
Transfer Bus
Similar to Single
Breaker Single Bus
Add Transfer Bus
Transfer Bus Switches
Normally Open
Only 1 Circuit
Operated From
Transfer Bus
Widely Used in
Outdoor Distribution
Applications
Operating Bus
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Single Breaker
Transfer Bus
Similar to Single
Breaker Single Bus
Add Transfer Bus
Normally Open
Only 1 Circuit
Operated From
Transfer Bus
Widely Used in
Applications
Load
Load
Inc
Operating Bus
Normal Configuration is with
transfer bus de-energized
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Single Breaker
Transfer Bus
Similar to Single
Breaker Single Bus
Add Transfer Bus
Normally Open
Only 1 Circuit
Operated From
Transfer Bus
Widely Used in
Applications
Load
Load
Inc
Operating Bus
In the event of an outage of the
feeder breaker, the load is fed
via the transfer bus. Protection
is compromised.
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Single Breaker
Transfer Bus
Similar to Single
Breaker Single Bus
Add Transfer Bus
Normally Open
Only 1 Circuit
Operated From
Transfer Bus
Widely Used in
Applications
Load
Load
Inc
Operating Bus
Optional Tie Bkr

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Single Breaker
Transfer Bus
Similar to Single
Breaker Single Bus
Add Transfer Bus
Normally Open
Only 1 Circuit
Operated From
Transfer Bus
Widely Used in
Applications
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Inc
Operating Bus
Load can be fed via the tie
breaker. Settings on tie
breaker can be adjusted as
reqd.
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Pros
Cons
Breaker Maintenance w/o

Circuit Interruption
Only One Set of VTs
Required
More Costly with Addition of

Transfer Bus
Adaptable Protection is
Necessary
If Not Adaptable, Protection
Compromise During
Maintenance
Normal Operation Is Single
Breaker Single Bus

Single Breaker
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Ring Bus
Popular at High Voltage

Circuits and Breakers
Alternate in Position
No Buses per se
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Pros
Cons
High Flexibility with

Minimum of Breakers
Dedicated Bus
Protection not Required
Highly Adaptable
Failed Circuit Does Not
Disrupt Other Circuits
Breaker Maintenance
w/o Circuit Interruption
Failed Breaker May

Result in Loss of Multiple
Circuits
Physically Large With 6
or More Circuits
Ring Bus
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Ring Bus
Line/Bus Fault
Failed Breaker
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Breaker-And-A-Half
More Operating Flexibility

than Ring Bus
Requires 3 Breakers for
Every Two Circuits
Widely Used at High
Voltage, Especially Where
Multiple Circuits Exist (e.g.
Generating Plants)
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Breaker-And-A-Half
Line fault
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Breaker-And-A-Half
Breaker Failure
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Breaker-And-A-Half
Breaker Failure
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Pros
Cons
Robust
Highly Expandable
Failed Outer Breakers
Result in Loss of One
Circuit Only
Breaker Maintenance
w/o Circuit Interruption
Cost
Physically Large
Failed Center Breaker
Results in Loss of Two
Circuits
Breaker-And-A-Half
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Highly Flexible
Arrangement
Two Buses, Each
Separated by Two
Circuit Breakers
Two Circuit Breakers
per Circuit
All Breakers
Normally Closed
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Line Fault
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Breaker failure
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Pros
Cons
Bus Faults Do Not Interrupt

Any Circuit
Circuit Faults Do Not Interrupt
Any Buses or Other Circuits
Failed Breaker Results in Loss
of One Circuit Only
Breaker Maintenance w/o
Circuit Interruption
Highly Expandable
Robust
Cost Two Breakers & Four

Switches per Circuit
Physical Size

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One Line and One Line

Relaying & Metering Diagrams
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The one line diagram is probably the single most important

document, and should contain specific design information.
Sometimes this drawing is separated into two documents:
Equipment identification
Protection
As a minimum, it is recommended that the following information
should be included:
Name of utility and ownership demarcation

Design data/basis (high side and low side)
Phase designation and rotation
Equipment ratings
Protection schemes (One Line Relaying & Metering Diagram)
Future equipment
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Design Data / Basis
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Single Line
Single Line
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One Line Relaying & Metering
CTs not shown

for clarity
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Phase Rotation / Designation
CenterPoint C-B-A
Client (1-2-3)
It is always recommended that the client phasor designation is 1-2-3 to

coincide with the transformer bushings (i.e. X1, X2, X3)
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Equipment Ratings
Sufficient data should be included that will identify the equipment.
HV Breakers
ID
Continuous current
Interrupting rating
52-1
2000 A
40 kA
The remainder of the data can be obtained from standards
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Equipment Ratings
Power Transformers
ID
Voltage ratings
Capacity
% Impedance
Winding Configuration
LTC (if included)
TR-1
138 12.47 kV
30/40/50//56 MVA
ONAN/ONAF/ONAF//ONAF @ 55//65 deg C
9% @ 30 MVA
Notes:
1. For 4-Wire systems, both the line-line and line-neutral ratings should be specified.
2. Note the winding phasor designation.
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Equipment Ratings
Disconnect Switch
ID
Voltage class
Continuous current
Short circuit
Motor operator (if any)
TR-1
145 kV
2000 A
104 kA Mom Peak
Notes:
1.
Common mistake not to specify short-circuit rating basis. This does not make clear whether the
rating is 2 second withstand (sym rms), momentary asym rms, or momentary peak.
2.
Symbol should demonstrate type, motor operator, and if arcing horns are included.
Some examples below:
Hook-stick switch
Vee-switch w/
arcing horns
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Equipment Ratings
Arrester
MCOV rating (Maximum
Continuous Operating
Voltage)
Note: The arrester is one of
most commonly misapplied
pieces of equipment.
See IEEE Stds C62.11 and
C62.22 for additional
information on application
and ratings.
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Equipment Ratings
Voltage Transformers
Ratio
Accuracy class
Qty / Configuration
Note: See IEEE Std. C57.13 for application guide. It is very important that the
VT insulation is adequate when applying wye connection on an ungrounded or
resistance grounded system.
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Equipment Ratings
Current Transformers
Maximum ratio
Connected ratio
Accuracy class
Note: Polarity dots designated the H1 and X1 relative positions
Multi-ratio
Bushing-type CT
Single-ratio
Bushing-type CT
Multi-ratio
Window-type CT
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A.C. Fundamentals
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A.C. Fundamentals
Phasor Relationships
2000A
ia+ib+ic
51
N
51
50
Residual CT connection
5A
2000:5
ia
ib
ic
ia+ib+ic
51
50
Ia
Ib
Ic
51G
Zero sequence CT
2000A
2000A
2000:5
5A
0A
87B
2000:5
51
50
5A
5A
IEEE Guide for the Application of Current

Transformers Used for Protective
Relaying Purposes - IEEE Std C37.110
Protected
Bus
Improperly
connected
CTs. 87B will
NOT operate
for bus fault
as shown.
2000:5
2000A
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A.C. Fundamentals
Phasor Relationships
51
50
2000A
5A
10A
87B
2000:5
51
50
5A
IEEE Guide for the Application of Current

Transformers Used for Protective
Relaying Purposes - IEEE Std C37.110
Protected
Bus
Properly
connected
CTs. 87B will
operate for
bus fault as
shown.
2000:5
2000A
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ig
51
N
51
N
51
N
51
50
51
50
51
50
51
N
51
50
Ig=0
Ig=0
Ig
ig
Ig
ig
Ig=0
51
NT
Ig
51
NT
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Tap Substation
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Tap Substation
Should 50
elements be set
on all relays?
Phase
Protection
- Overcurrent
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50
51
50
51
50
51
50
51
50
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Tap Substation
Should 50
elements be set
on all relays?
Phase
Protection
- Overcurrent
51
50
51
50
51
50
51
50
To low
impedance
circuit
(i.e.
downstream
switchgear)
51
50
To high
impedance
circuit
(i.e. motor
or xfmr)
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Tap Substation
Phase
Protection
- Overcurrent
51
51
51
50
To low
impedance
circuit
51
(i.e.
downstream
switchgear)
51
50
To high
impedance
circuit
(i.e. motor
or xfmr)
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Tap Substation
This configuration is not preferred.

Safe/fast..
but no selectivity
Phase Protection
- Unit Differential
- Overcurrent
87
U
51
50?
51
51
50
51
51
50?
Pros
- Lower cost
Cons
- Lower selectivity
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Tap Substation
Phase Protection
- Full Differential
- Overcurrent
51
87
BL
51
50?
87
T
87
BH
51
50
51
51
50?
Pros
- Higher selectivity
Cons
- Higher cost
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Tap Substation
(*) relays measure phase

quantities, but are often set to
operate for ground faults in the
zone of protection.
Ground Protection
Ground coordination on each side of
the transformer are performed
independently
87
BL
*
51
N
87
BH
51
N
87
G
51
N
51G
50G
51
N
51G
50G
51
N
51
NT
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Secondary Selective Arrangement N.O. Tie

51
50
51
N
51
P
51
NT
Relaying not shown

for clarity
N.O.
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51
50
51
N
51
P
51
NT
Relaying not shown

for clarity
N.O.
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51
50
51
N
51
P
51
NT
Relaying not shown

for clarity
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51
50
51
N
51
NT
51
P
Relaying not shown

for clarity
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Why use partial differential or bus overload?
51
N
51
N
51
N
51
P
51
P
51
P
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Why use partial differential or bus overload?
Pros (Partial Differential):

Use one (1) less relay
Eliminate one (1) level of coordination
Cons (Partial Differential):
Require one (1) extra set of CTs on the tie breaker
Can not set 67 element on mains because currents are summed before the relay
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Secondary Selective Arrangement N.C. Tie

87
B1
51P
Relaying not shown

for clarity
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Polarizing input not

shown for clarity
N.C.
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87
B1
51P
Relaying not shown

for clarity
67

shown for clarity
N.C.
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87
B1
51P
Relaying not shown

for clarity
67

shown for clarity
N.C.
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Special Considerations for System Grounding

There are many advantages to resistance/impedance grounding of electrical
systems:
Maintain line-line voltage during ground faults
Limit ground fault current, hence limit damage
Continue to operate during ground fault (HRG system)
Reduce arc flash hazard exposure
to name a few.
However, care must be taken to ensure proper protection and means of isolation is
provided.
Additionally, coordination with downstream fuses will typically not be
achievedthis means that you will trip the main breaker for a feeder fault
protected by a fuse.
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Trip
upstream
device
Detect
current in
LRG
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400 A
400 A
Consider this
installation.
It may not be possible
to set the main breaker
or the tie breaker to
pick-up and trip for a
ground fault.
This is because most
5 A relays have a min.
setting of 0.5 A
400 A
400 A
400 A
800 A
Ground fault
location
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Consider one xfmr

out of service
It may also not be
possible to securely set
the feeder breaker to
pickup and trip for a
ground fault.
400 A
For a fault with any

Impedance, the fault will
be below 400 A.
400 A
400 A
400 A
Ground fault
location
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Remedies may include:
1. Specify relays with lower minimum pickup range
2. Zero-sequence CT (GFCT)
3. Lower CT ratio, perhaps with higher rating factor
4. Auxiliary CTs for neutral connection
5. Neutral resistor with higher nominal current rating
6. Configure 51NT relay to stage tripping of tie breaker and main breaker
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Consider the system, and
operating conditionthe event
the transformer high-side
breaker is open and bypass
switch closed.
For a ground fault between

the transformer and lowside main breaker, there is
no provision to clear the
fault.
As a result, the neutral
resistor will burn openand
bad things will happen.
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Three Lines
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Three-Line Diagram
As a minimum, it is recommended that the following
information should be included on the three-line:

Equipment layout
Equipment ratings
AC connections
The purpose of the three-line diagram is to demonstrate

phase arrangement and how CTs and VTs are connected to
devices (meters, protective relays, etc).
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Include phasor rotation

diagram and
relationship.
The three line and the
physical plan are ideal
drawings to set the
relationship between
the phase designations
and transformer
phases.
Make sure 3-line and
electrical plan match up
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Excerpt of HV Breaker Three-Line

X
Cable X to
Dwg. Y
Cable X to
Dwg. Y
Cable X to
Dwg. Y
Bushing arrangement
CT ratio and tap setting,
terminal blocks correspond to
tap
Breaker control cabinet position
to fix orientation of bushings
Note that CT ckt ground should
be at first indoor panel.
Ground should be in bkr
cabinet if shorted.
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Physical Arrangement
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The electrical plan / layout is probably the second most

important document (behind the one line), and should contain
specific design information.
As a minimum, it is recommended that the following
information should be included:
Name of utility and ownership demarcation

North arrow
Design data/basis (high side and low side)
Equipment ratings
Dimensions (including tie-in point to known benchmark)
Fence and gates (typically sets the boundary)
Future equipment
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It should be noted that if the one line diagram

and electrical plan are complete and accurate,
obtaining approval of these two documents
essentially fixes the design and allows detail
engineering to proceed at full speed.
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NEMA SG-6
Withdrawn, but still used by many
BIL Based
Provides
Bus spacings
Horn Gap Spacings
Side Break Switch Spacings
Minimum Metal-to-Metal
Minimum Phase-to-Ground
Spacing & Clearances

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IEEE 1427-2006 Guide for Electrical Clearances &

Insulation Levels in Air Insulated Electrical Power
Substations
BIL/BSL Based
Rec. Phase-to-Phase
Min. Metal-to-Metal
Min. Phase to Ground
Rec. Bus Spacings including Horn Gap

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650 kV BIL Ex: SG-6

Min Ph-Gnd
Rec. Ph-Gnd
Min Ph-Ph

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BIL/Voltage Ratio
Table 8 shows the comparison between various maximum system voltages and
BILs associated with these voltages. The comparison is intended ONLY to
illustrate the ratio has decreased with use of higher system voltages.

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IEEE 1427-2006 What It Doesnt Address
Uprating (Discussion Only)

Wildlife Conservation
Shielding Effects
Contamination
Hardware & Corona
Arcing During Switch Operation
Mechanical Stress Due to Fault Currents
Safety

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NESC (ANSI/IEEE C2)

Safety Based
Standard Installation and Maintenance Requirements
Stations
Aerial Lines
Underground Circuits
Grounding Methods
NFPA 70E
Safe Working Clearances for Low and Medium-Voltage
Equipment

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NESC Fence
Safety
Clearance

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Dont forget to increase phase spacing for switches with arcing

horns.
Arcing horns are typically shipped with all switcheswhere
spacing does not accommodate use of arcing horns, note on
drawings should state that arcing horns should be removed.
Arcing Horns are required where disconnect switch has a risk
of breaking magnetizing current.
High-voltage disconnect switches ARE NOT rated for breaking
loadunless specifically noted.

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IEEE C37.32

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HV Line
Line switch must be
rated to break
magnetizing current
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HV Line
HV Line
Line switches and

transformer primary
switches must be rated
to break magnetizing
current
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Operation of energized disconnect switch while breaking magnetizing current. The

increased spacing between phases for switches with arcing horns is to prevent a phase to
phase flashover.
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Switch Interrupter Guide

Type of
Switch
Line/Cable
Dropping
Transformer
Magnetizing
Standard
Arcing
Horns
Whip
Load
Break
Loop
Load
Splitting Breaking
Never a good idea at HV installations. Arcing generates

high transient voltages and risks damage to transformers
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Switch Failure
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115 kV Switch Opening

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Types of Substation Structures
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Conventional (Lattice Structures)
Angle (Chord & Lace) Members

Minimum Structure Weight
Requires Minimum Site Area
Stable and Rigid Construction
Requires Considerable Bolting & Erection
Time
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Conventional Design
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Conventional Design
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Low Profile (Standard Extruded Shapes)

Wide Flange, Channel, Plates, Structural Tubing (Round,
Square, Rectangular)
Short Erection Time
Aesthetical Pleasing
Most Sizes Readily Available
Requires Greater Site Area
Station Physical Layout

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Low Profile (tube steel)

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Low Profile (tapered tubular steel)

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Low Profile (tube)

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Conventional
Low Profile
Station Physical Layout

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Common Designs
A-Frame or H-Frame
Lattice, Wide Flange, Structural Tubing
Inboard or Outboard Leg Design
Deadend Structures
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Surge and Lightning Protection
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Design Problems
Probabilistic nature of lightning

Lack of data due to infrequency of lightning strokes in substations
Complexity and economics involved in analyzing a system in detail
No known practical method of providing 100% shielding (excluding
GIS)
Surge & Lightning Protection

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Common Approaches
Lower voltages (69 kV and below): Simplified rules of thumb and
empirical methods
Fixed Angle
Empirical Curves
EHV (345 kV and above): Sophisticated electrogeometric model (EGM)

studies
Whiteheads EGM
Revised EGM
Rolling Sphere

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Surge Protection (Arresters)

Use Arresters (Station Class)
Transformer Protection (High Z Causes High V Reflected
Wave)
Line Protection (Open End Causes High V Reflected Wave)
Systems above 169 kV Require Special Attention
IEEE C62.22 IEEE Guide for the Application of MetalOxide Surge Arresters for Alternating-Current Systems

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Lightning Protection
Strokes to Tall Structures; Strokes to Ground
Frequency Isokeraunic Levels at Station Location
Design Methods
Fixed Angles (good at or below 69 kV, generally applied
up to 138 kV)
Empirical Curves (not used widely)
Whiteheads EGM
Revised EGM
Rolling Sphere
Combination of Surge Arresters and Lightning Shielding
Provides Acceptable Levels of Protection
IEEE 998 IEEE Guide for Direct Lightning Stroke Shielding of
Substations
A properly designed ground grid is critical for proper

surge and lightning protection.

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Example of lightning strike data

and report provider:
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Fixed Angle Method
Reference: IEEE Std 998

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Rolling Sphere Method

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Comparing Fixed Angle and Rolling Sphere Methods
Increasing height
of static mast will
increase coverage
Unprotected
equipment
Fixed Angle Method

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Increasing height DOES
NOT NECESSARILY
increase coverage
Unprotected
equipment

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Decrease distance
between static masts
or install static wires

between static masts

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Minimize distance / impedance to maximize

effective protection
Ideal method
of connection
Not Ideal
method of
connection
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Minimize distance / impedance to maximize

effective protection
Preferable
Installation
(hard bus
between
bushings and
arresters)
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Grounding Considerations
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IEEE 80 IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation

Grounding
Safety Risks
Humans as Electrical Components
Soil Modeling
Fault Currents and Voltage Rise
Demands Use of Analytical Software
NESC
Points of Connection
Messengers & Guys, Fences
Grounding Conductors, Ampacity, Strength, Connections
Grounding Electrodes
Ground Resistance Requirements
Grounding
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Grounding Exothermic
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Grounding Compression
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Grounding Mechanical
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OBJECTIVES
To Identify Components of a Grounding System
To Review Key Design Considerations and Parameters
Needed for a Grounding Analysis
To Review the Grounding Problem
To Identify Grounding Analysis Methods and Applicability
Grounding Design
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1.
2.
Assure that persons in or near any

substation are not exposed to electric shock
above tolerable limits.
Provide means to dissipate normal and
abnormal electric currents into the earth
without exceeding operating or equipment
limits.
Grounding Objectives
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
High fault current to ground

Soil resistivity and distribution of ground
currents
Body bridging two points of high potential
difference
Absence of sufficient contact resistance
Duration of the fault and body contact
Cause of Electric Shock

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What affects ground grid calculations?

Some things include:
1. Available ground fault
2. Soil resistivity
3. Surfacing material
4. Area station
5. Current split (how much will return
through earth vs static wires and other
distribution circuits)
6. Duration of fault (Zone 1, Zone 2, BF, etc)
7. Weight of person
8. Safety factor
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Source: IEEE 80
Basic Shock Situations

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Extend grid past the swing

of the gateor swing gate
to the interior
Extend grid 3-0 past
fence, and extend final
surfacing at least 5-0
beyond fence
If substation fence is part of

an overall facility fence,
ensure isolation between
the two fences. Otherwise
the entire ground system
must be evaluated.
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Typically this is what

a ground grid design
ends up looking like:
Perimeter cables
approx. 3ft on
either side of
fence
Ground rod
distributed closer
to the perimeter
and corners of the
grid
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Best method to verify ground grid design and integrity is the Fall of Potential
test.
1. This test can not be performed once utility wires are pulled in
2. This test requires a significant amount of area outside of the station
without electrical obstructions (approximately 3.5x diagonal of station
area)
This test is not easily done.
Testing Ground Grid

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Switch Operator
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IEEE 80: Tables 3 6 provide ultimate current carrying

capabilities of grounding cable based on different X/R.
For other size conductors and different conductor material,
see equations provided in IEEE 80 Section 11.3.
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Some clients require grounding test wells.
I have never been able to determine the precise purpose of a test

wellwhat do we test, what is the procedure, what are acceptable
limits, what do we do with the results?
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Substation Fire Prevention
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Spacing and Separation Requirements

IEEE Guide for Substation Fire Protection
IEEE 979-2012
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Maintain minimum spacing, or

Alternately, install 2-hour rated firewalls
Alternately, bldg wall can be fire rated
Bldg.
979 Table 1
979 Table 1
For Mineral Oil Filled Transformers

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NEC 450
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NFPA
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Note that this is a

Classificationnot a
Listing UL Listing
is completely
something else
Internal
External
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Less-flammable liquids for transformers: fire point > 300 deg C

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IEEE C57.154-2012
THE DESIGN, TESTING, AND APPLICATION OF LIQUID-IMMERSED
DISTRIBUTION, POWER, AND REGULATING TRANSFORMERS
USING HIGH-TEMPERATURE INSULATION SYSTEMS AND
OPERATING AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
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Examples of Fire Walls
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Installation of Precast Fire Wall
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Some considerations for protective

relay applications
Recommended References:
IEEE Standard for Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric Power Apparatus IEEE C37.90
Transformer Protection IEEE Std C37.91
Motor Protection IEEE C37.96
Bus Protection IEEE C37.97 (withdrawn)
Shunt Capacitor Bank Protection IEEE C37.99
Generator Protection IEEE C37.102
Automatic Reclosing of Line Circuit Breakers for AC Distribution and Transmission Lines - IEEE Std C37.104
Shunt Reactor Protecction - ANSI/IEEE Std C37.109
Transmission Line Protection IEEE C37.113
Breaker Failure Protection of Power Circuit Breakers IEEE C37.119
IEEE Buff Book
IEEE Brown Book
Applied Protective Relaying - Westinghouse
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Other Considerations
Redundant DC power sources
SER and DFR (oscillography) default settings enable
only basic functionality at best case. Default settings
by some manufacturers disable the SER and DFR.
Synchronization of clocks
Integration of protective relays with other IEDs
Utilize outputs from non-intelligent devices as inputs
to IEDs
Dont forget about test switches!!!
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Engineering & Construction

Coordination
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Engineering Process
Building
Plans/Details
Electrical
Plans/Details
Site,
Grading &
SPCC
Foundation
Plans/Details
Conduit
Plans/Details
Grounding
Plans/Details
Wiring Diagrams
One-Lines &
Specifications
Protection &
Control
Schemes
Relay Settings
Relay Panel
Specifications &
Elevations
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Construction Process
Site Prep
Foundation
Installation
Conduit
Installation
Grounding
Installation
Station Yard
Installation
Building
Installation
Commission
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Supplemental Topics
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Logic Diagrams
With modern relays, a tripping logic diagram
is critical in conveying the logic in the
microprocessor relay.
otherwise a protection one line diagram
will become very busy if all functions are to
be shown.
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Logic Diagrams
Logic ID
Relay
Word Bit
Manual
Restore
Ready
52-Inc1
Switch 10
Active in
Position 52-1
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Future Expansion Possibilities
Tap to Ring
Build as Loop Tap
Add switches to facilitate expansion
Initial layout considerate of final ring bus configuration
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Future Expansion Possibilities
Ring to Breaker-And-A-Half
Build as elongated ring bus
Allows future bay installations (i.e. additional circuits, two
per bay
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Mixing Bus Arrangements
Example: Industrial
High-Voltage Ring Bus
Two Single Breaker
Single Bus MediumVoltage Systems with
Tie Breaker (a.k.a.
Secondary Selective)
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Variations
Variations Exist
Swap Line and
Transformer
Positions Add 2nd
Tie Breaker
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Variations
Decrease exposure
during breaker
failure event
If low side tie

is N.C., plant
service can be
maintained.
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Variations
Second tie breaker
allows maintenance of
100% of the swgr
equipment.
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Single Breaker Designs

Breaker maintenance requires circuit outage
Typically contain multiple single points of failure
Little or no operating flexibility
Multiple Breaker Designs

Breaker maintenance does not require circuit
outage
Some designs contain no single points of failure
Flexible operation
In general, highly adaptable and expandable
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Special Considerations
Primary/Back-up Protection Philosophy

Each protected component has two sets of protection
Each protection set is independent of the other
Failure of any one component must not compromise
protection
DC Battery Systems
Single Battery System
Primary protection on different circuit from back-up
protection
Blown fuse or open DC panel breaker cannot
compromise protection
Battery itself is a single point of failure
Dual Battery System
Primary protection on different battery than back-up
Battery is no longer single point of failure
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Spacing Affects Structural Design

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Post Insulators
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Suspension
Ball and Socket Insulators
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Suspension
Polymer Insulators
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Applied Forces
Wind
Ice
Forces from Short-Circuit Faults
typically controls
Design Considerations
Insulator strength to withstand forces from short-circuit
faults
Structural steel strength under short-circuit fault forces
(moments)
Foundation design under high moments
Ice loading, bus bar strength, and bus spans
Thermal expansion and use of expansion joints
IEEE 605 IEEE Guide for Design of Substation Rigid-Bus
Structures
Structural Requirements
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Structural Design
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Structural Design
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Bus Supports
Short-Circuit Forces
Wind Loading
Ice Loading
Seismic Forces
Structural Design
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Structural Design
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Structural Design
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Structural Design
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Structural Design
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Structural Design
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Structural Design
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Structural Design
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Rigid Bus Shapes
Source: Aluminum Electrical

Conductor Handbook
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Rated Continuous Current

Selected Ambient Base
Allowable Temperature Rise
Equipment Limitations
Interaction with Transmission Lines
Other Factors
Wind
Ice Loading
Emissivity
Current Ratings
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Rigid Aluminum Tube

Bus
Note that these tabulations are based on specified conditions.

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Rigid Aluminum Tube

Bus
Great Resource
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Rigid Aluminum Tube

Bus
Example of more specific calculations.

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Corona Mitigation
Corona forms when the voltage gradient at the surface of the conductor
exceeds the dielectric strength of the surrounding air. IEEE 605-Appendix D
provides methods to calculate minimum conductor size (based on Peeks
equation).
Experience and best practices suggests the minimum conductor sizes as
shown in the table below.
Voltage
[kV]
Wire
Tubing
[inches]
15
#2 AWG
34.5
#1/0 AWG
69
#1/0 AWG
115
#4/0 AWG
230
750 kcmil
345
500
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Corona Mitigation
Many utilities have standards for minimum conductor size:
Source:
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Corona Mitigation
Source: IEEE 605
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IEEE 605-2008 is a great resource:
Conductor Physical Properties

Conductor Electrical Properties
Examples of Calculations
Bus Design
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Appendix
www.hv-eng.com
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Example of low profile substation

using lattice structures
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Example of conventional design
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Typical detail of tube bus support

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Grout makes the installation look pretty,

but the consequence is that the water
has no where to drain.
Typical detail of tube bus support

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Base plates with grout
Installation leads to rusting at base of support

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Base plates without grout
Preferred Installation Method*

* Structural engineer should confirm base plate and anchor bolts are
sized properly
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Verify proper phase-toground clearance

o
Vee Break vs. Vertical Break

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Thank You!
Questions?
Dominik Pieniazek, P.E.

Mike Furnish, P.E.
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TRANSMISSION LEVEL VOLTAGES

DISTRIBUTION LEVEL VOLTAGES

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Typical 138 kV Substation

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Typical 138 kV Substation

230 kV Generating Substation Built on the side of a mountain

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230 kV Indoor Generating Substation

HV Substation Design: Applications and Considerations

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765 kV Generating Substation

765 kV Generating Substation

765 kV Generating Substation

Relative Size of HV Power Transformers

Relative Size of HV and EHV Power Transformers

Relative Size of HV and EHV Gas Circuit Breakers

Dimensions for 765 kV Installation

765 kV Live Tank and Dead Tank Breakers

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Substation Switching Equipment

Disconnect/Isolation Switches (visual isolation)

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69 kV Oil Dead Tank

230 kV SF6 Dead Tank

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Where Do I Start My Design?

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Electrical Questions to Address

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Primary System Characteristics?

Electrical Questions to Address

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Secondary System Characteristics?

Electrical Questions to Address

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Facility Load/Generation Characteristics?

Electrical Questions to Address

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HV Substation Design: Applications and Considerations

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Physical Questions to Address

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Substation Layout Considerations?

Available Real Estate

Physical Questions to Address

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