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. 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. Power systems analysis and simulation software are ubiquitous in electrical engineering practice. 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. To ensure the most cost effective and energy efficient configuration schneider electric is able to design, manufacture and deliver exactly to your specification. The substation design manual is not intended to replace asset management standards, but rather. Currently work in the high voltage group as a substation design engineer with. 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.
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. We have successfully completed thousands of substation projects and have the versatility to design all types of substations from 5 kv through 500 kv. All it system, database or earthing tool issues should be reported to uk power networks competitioninconnections team. Network operations and cyber security technical support for software. World leading cadcae software for intelligent substation design.
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. Substation and electrical networks design energypeople. The first step in designing a power substation is to design an earthing and bonding system go to content earthing and bonding. Civil strategy engineer at uk power networks shenfield. Rinu ravikumar senior design engineer uk power networks. All grid and primary substation earthing designs shall be modelled using an industry approved. Let doble power services carry out a full suite of online surveys to ascertain the health of your substation and plant equipment. Uk power networks required a detailed feasibility study and concept design for. Eds 0600 grid and primary substation earthing design. Bentley substation is the only software that unites electrical and physical design. Uk power networks report uk power networks innovation. Uk power networks does not have any requirement for firefighting equipment in substations. A 50 hz electrical substation in melbourne, australia. Last week, american electric power aep, one of the countrys largest electrical utilities, adopted bentley substation to improve the design of their power stations.
We regularly maintain these, however sometimes we need your help to spot issues. Highlevel design specification of advanced automation solution. Uk power networks uk power networks operations ltd consists of three electricity distribution networks. Experience working on various large capital transmission and distribution projects throughout ireland. View uriel arias profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
This document provides guidance to icps that wish to undertake the design of distribution networks that are to be adopted by uk power networks. Beside this, its also important the performance of relays and the criteria for setting these. 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. Co design of new arrangements with providers through focused engagement and adoption of digital.
Uk power networks, in collaboration with our project partners, will design, develop and. Claire morrison project manager uk power networks linkedin. Etap is a full spectrum analytical engineering software company specializing in the analysis, simulation, monitoring, control, optimization, and automation of electrical power systems. Abb wins major framework agreement to provide a switchgear. Vehicle fleet electrification uk power networks services. 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. Uk power networks approved civils and substation equipment. Metalclad distribution substation documents and downloads. Uk power networks required a detailed feasibility study and concept design for the routing of new multiple 5 km long 2kv cable circuits. Uriel arias civil strategy engineer asset management. 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. This comprehensive overview brings these disciplines together to give you an interactive guide to high voltage, air or gas insulated substation design. Substations are very dangerous if you try to tamper with them or vandalise them. Powers talented team of substation design professionals is one of the largest in the industry.
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. Electricitygas network innovation competition screening. We use cookies to provide you with the best possible user experience. Etap electrical power system analysis software power. We will identify the risks for ongoing use of your equipment before they become a serious problem. If theres a power cut in your area or you need a new power connection, we can help. Uk power networks own and maintain the electricity cables in south east england, the east of england and london. Uk power networks will trial a new substation centralised protection and control system. 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. We keep the lights on across london, the south east and the east of england. 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.
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. 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. The fcl was installed and energized in uk power networks 3311kv substation in newhaven, east sussex, england, in may 20. Power system and network design from initial concept design to final detailed for construction packages, we offer a complete civil and electrical design service. Sprinkler systems shall not be fitted in substations and customer systems shall be external to the substation. Eas 070000 approved equipment list civils and substations. 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. Electrical design services i freedom group part of ng bailey. Global companies like siemens and abb are primtech users. Design of earthing grounding system in a substation grid. Our inhouse expertise includes land surveyors, civil, structural and electrical engineers, 3d modelling, quantity surveyors and project managers. Protection and control in the substation of the future. The manual is applicable for all substation projects regardless of internalexternal design delivery mode.
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 have electrical substation work to be done you can depend on power systems design solutions ltd. If youve noticed an issue with a substation, please report it. 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. Instead of having local protection relays on each substation bay, a central system will be used within a substation. High voltage substation design is a complex engineering activity that embraces a wide variety of disciplines. Continuity regulations esqc regulations 2002, if uk power networks considers a design to be unsafe. Prior to the implementation of any design icps are required to obtain approval for such designs from uk power networks. This is achieved using the latest overhead line design software and specialist. American electric power improves substation design with. Etap electrical engineering software offers the best and most comprehensive suite of integrated power system enterprise solution.
Do not enter a substation for any reason it is against the law and you could be electrocuted. Todays conventional substation design may include digital technology, but it doesnt take advantage of the technologys potential. Highlevel requirements for the active response software solution. The customer shall design their network such that no malicious software or code is. This system can be modified and upgraded via software and does not require. 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. 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. Jul 15, 2015 automation and integration of substation design work for 230kilovolt project. 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. 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 will trial a new substation centralised protection and control. This substation is constructed using steel lattice structures to support strain bus wires and apparatus. In this paper we identify the aspects that must be considered to maintain the stringent requirements imposed by substation networks.
Uriel arias civil strategy engineer asset management uk. Safe and secure softwaredefined networks for smart. The benefits of software defined networking are clear. 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.
Substation projects kelvin power consultants provide a complete substation design package from initial site surveys through to as built documentation. Our specialist engineers have extensive experience in the design and construction of electrical infrastructure distribution systems up to 2kv, and can offer an appropriate. 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. And we can help you get the most out of your budget.
The services offered include power system software based modelling substation and traction system conceptual design protection coordination and fault level studies. Presented to senior managers within esb networks on scheduling software. 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. For further information or help with any aspects of the earthing tool please contact uk power networks competitioninconnections team.
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