Case Study

Substation and Power Distribution Equipment

and Electric Railway Facilities Supplied for
Tohoku and Kyushu Shinkansen Lines
Projected Shinkansen Line Plan, Power feed control, Power distribution control, Global environment
Noriyuki Eto

Abstract
With the opening of links between Hachinohe and Shin-Aomori stations on December 4, 2010, the Tohoku
Shinkansen line entered full service. On March 12, 2011, a section between Hakata and Shin-Yatsushiro stations of
the Kyushu Shinkansen line also opened, which represented the opening of the entire Kyushu Shinkansen line. The
opening of both Shinkansen lines means that the distance between Shin-Aomori and Kagoshima-Chuo stations along
the Japanese islands is connected by the Shinkansen system.
For the Shinkansen lines, Meidensha Corporation supplied the following major electrical equipment: feeder
substation equipment, electrical room facility at the station, power distribution system, and disaster prevention equipment.
For the Tohoku Shinkansen line, Meidensha Corporation supplied equipment for five feeder substation facilities,
three distribution facilities, and a complete set of electric installations. For the Kyushu Shinkansen line, the Company
supplied five traction substation facilities and two distribution facilities.

1.

Preface

from Tohoku Electric Power Co. Then, it is stepped

down by the 50MVA Scott-connection transformers,
and Shin-Gyokuto SS receives two 220kV power lines
from Kyushu Electric Power Co. The power is stepped
down by 70MVA roof-delta connection transformers.
The voltage is stepped down to 60kV at both the transformers, and the power is fed to the trains after stepping
down to single phase 30kV by the autotransformers.
Fig. 3 is a single-line connection diagram of ShinAomori SS.
At the Kumamoto General Rail Yard SS, two 66kV
power lines come from from Kyushu Electric Power
Co. The power is stepped down to 30kV by 20MVA
scalene Scott transformers and supplied to trains within
the train yard.
2.1 Power Receiving Circuit-Breaker
We supplied 168kV VCBs to Shin-Aomori SS and
a 240kV gas circuit-breaker to Shin-Gyokuto SS.
Improvement in breaking performance and a reduction
in SF6 gas were realized using the vacuum interrupter
in the VCB.
A simplified operating mechanism and a considerably compact design were realized using a conical
spring operating mechanism in the gas circuit-breaker.
Table 1 shows the ratings of the circuit-breakers,
Fig. 4 shows an external view of the 168kV VCB, and
Fig. 5 shows the 240kV gas circuit-breaker.
2.2 Feeder Transformer
We supplied 50MVA Scott-connection transformers

With the completion of the extension line work,

both the Tohoku and Kyushu Shinkansen lines entered
full service, and two Shinkansen lines under the
Projected Shinkansen Line Plan were completed.
This paper introduces the feeder substation
system, the distribution substation system, and the
electric railways installations for these extended
sections, which were manufactured and supplied by
our company.
Fig. 1 shows locations of substations and powerfeeding stations for the Tohoku Shinkansen line, and
Fig. 2 shows the locations of substations and feeding
stations for the Kyushu Shinkansen line.
The principal features of our supplied items are
168kV Vacuum Circuit-Breakers (VCBs), SF6 gas-free
VCBs, and roof-delta connection transformers.

2.

Feeding Equipment

Meidensha Corporation supplied equipment to five

locations for the Tohoku Shinkansen line: Shin-Aomori
Substation (SS), Shin-Sokota Sectioning Post (SP),
Shin-Shimoorigami Sub-sectioning Post (SSP), ShinOtsubo SSP, and Shin-Nitta Auto Transformer Post
(ATP). For the Kyushu Shinkansen line, we supplied
facilities to five locations: Shin-Gyokuto SS, Kumamoto
General Rail Yard SS, Shin-Shiranui SSP, Shin-Tomiai
SSP, and Shin-Hikawa SSP.
Shin-Aomori SS receives two 154kV power lines
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Shin-Shimoorigami SSP

Hakkoda ShinHakkoda
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604km960m

ShinOirase
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598km442m

587km477m
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AT interval
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154kV

Shin-Shichinohe SS

ShinIchikawa
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275kV

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154kV

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: Substations of
the Power Utility

: Substation (SS)
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substation (ATP)
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for tunnel disaster
prevention
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610km

600km

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590km
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Source: Courtesy of Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency

Fig. 1 Positions of Substation/Feeder Station of Tohoku Shinkansen Line

This figure shows the power transmission and feeding system diagrams for construction of the Tohoku Shinkansen line and its extension line. We
supplied equipment to Shin-Aomori SS, Shin-Sokota SP, Shin-Otsubo SSP, and Shin- Shimoorigami SSP.

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: Substations of
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Source: Courtesy of Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency

Fig. 2 Positions of Substation/Feeder Station of Kyushu Shinkansen Line

The chart shows the power transmission and feeding system diagrams for the Kyushu Shinkansen line and its extension line. We supplied equipment
to Shin-Gyokuto SS, Kumamoto General Rail yard SS, Shin-Shiranui SP, Shin-Tomiai SSP, and Shin-Hikawa SSP.

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(3) The surge arrester on the M-point was eliminated

by provision of full insulation at the neutral point of the
Scott-connection and scalene Scott-connection transformers.
(4) For the roof-delta transformer, the compact size
design of the transformers and radiators was realized
because the number of windings was reduced, and the
total loss was small compared with the conventional
modified Woodbridge connection.
Table 2 shows the ratings, and Fig. 6 shows an
outside view of the 50MVA Scott-connection trans-

to Shin-Aomori SS, 70MVA roof-delta connection transformers to Shin-Gyokuto SS, and 20MVA scalene
Scott-connection transformers to Kumamoto General
Rail Yard. Principal features of the equipment are as
follows:
(1) In the conventional method, a building was
required to reduce the noise from the transformer.
However, it became unnecessary by making the transformer less noisy. This simplified the construction and
installation work.
(2) The compact design of the equipment was made
possible by the advancement of our field intensity
analysis technology.
Table 1 Ratings of Power Receiving Breakers
The following table shows a comparison of the ratings of the power
receiving breakers installed on the Tohoku and Kyushu Shinkansen
lines. A significant difference in the specifications can be seen in the
voltage, insulation medium, and breaking time.

Line

Tohoku
Shinkansen line

Kyushu
Shinkansen line

Type

VCB

Gas-filled circuitbreaker

Isolation medium

Vacuum SF6 gas

SF6 gas

Number of units

Rated voltage (kV)

168

240

Rated current (A)

1200

2000

Rated breaking current (kA) 25

31.5

Rated breaking time (cycle) 3

Standard operating duty

Operating method

Spring operated

Operating shaft

3-phase common

Gross mass (kg)

9900

Fig. 5 240kV Gas Circuit-Breaker

This figure shows an outside view of the 240kV gas-filled circuitbreaker. Three-phase common operation and gas-filled insulation are
used for the breaking section.

10
300

Table 2 Ratings of Feeder Transformers

The following table shows a comparison of the ratings of the feeding
transformers installed on the Tohoku and Kyushu Shinkansen lines.
For Scott and roof-delta connection type transformers, radiators are
separate, and for scalene Scott connection type transformers, radiators are integral.

Line

Kyushu Shinkansen line

Tohoku
Shinkansen line

Connection
method

Scott
connection

Type

Outdoors, oil-filled, self-cooling

Number
of units

50
Rated capacity (MVA)

Roof-delta
connection

Scalene Scott
connection

70

20

Rating type

Continuous (300% for 2 minutes)

Number of
phases

3/2

Rated
primary
voltage

F168-R154F255-R220F72-R66F147kV (7 taps) F215kV (9 taps) F63kV (7 taps)

60kV 2

Fig. 4 168kV VCB

Rated
secondary
voltage

This figure shows an external view of the 168kV VCB. Three-phase

integrated type and the breaking performance part use vacuum insulation.

Net mass
(kg)

112
500

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30kV

159
500

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Fig. 6 50MVA Scott-Connection Transformer

This figure shows an external view of the 50MVA Scott-connection
transformer. The primary side is 154kV and the secondary side is
60kV 2 lines.

Fig. 8 20MVA Scalene Scott-Connection Transformer

This figure shows an outside view of the 20MVA scalene Scottconnection transformer. The primary side is 66kV and the secondary
side is 30kV.

Table 3 Ratings of Feeder Circuit-Breakers

The following table shows a comparison of the ratings of the feeder
breakers installed on the Tohoku and Kyushu Shinkansen lines. While
the specifications are the same, the number of units is different.

Line

Tohoku
Shinkansen line

Type

VCB

Insulation medium

Dry air

Number of unit
Rated voltage (kV)

Kyushu
Shinkansen line

72/36

Rated current (A)

1200
(
)
Rated breaking current kA 25
Rated breaking time (cycle) 3 cycles

Fig. 7 70MVA Roof-Delta Connection Transformer

This figure shows an outside view of the 70MVA roof-delta connection
transformer. The primary side is 220kV and the secondary side is
60kV 2 lines.

former, Fig. 7 shows the 70MVA roof-delta-connection

transformer, and Fig. 8 shows the 20MVA scalene
Scott-connection transformer.
2.3 Feeder Circuit-Breaker
The operating mechanism of our conventional
type VCB uses SF6 gas for insulation. However, for the
Tohoku and Kyshu Shinkansen lines, we introduced
eco-friendly tank-type circuit-breakers that use dry air
for insulation. Such a design greatly contributes to
climate control.
Table 3 shows the ratings, and Fig. 9 shows an
outside view of the 72kV SF6 gas-free VCB.
2.4 Changeover Switch
The changeover switch with low operation current
was developed. We improved solenoid-operated
changeover switches already in use for the Tohoku
Shinkansen line by optimizing the closing coil. This
design realized a reduction in the DC power supply
capacity and a reduction in the control cable size.

Standard operating duty

Operating method
Gross mass (kg)

Spring operated
2300
(representative)

1800
(representative)

Fig. 9 72kV SF6 Gasless VCB

This figure shows an outside view of the VCB used on the Kyushu
Shinkansen line. SF6 gas-free design is used.

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Table 4 shows the ratings, and Fig. 10 shows an

outside view of the 36kV changeover switchgear.
2.5 Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) System
We supplied the GIS to Kumamoto General Rail
Yard. This GIS realized a compact size and reduced
maintenance. A smaller footprint was realized by
installing the power receiving system outdoors and by
installing the feeder system in the same building where
the switchgear room was located.
As this system is critical equipment for feeding
power to the rail yard around the clock, these features
contribute to a reduction in maintenance.
Table 5 shows the ratings, Fig. 11 shows an outside
view of the outdoor type 72kV C-GIS, and Fig. 12
shows an outside view of the indoor 36kV C-GIS.
2.6 Switchgear for Railways
At each post, function-integrated switchgears for
railways are installed. Fig. 13 shows the schematic

system diagram for Shin-Gyokuto SS, and Fig. 14

shows an outside view of the monitoring and control
panel. The principal features of the switchgear are as
follows:
(1) High speed operation was realized using the large
capacity, high speed Programmable Logic Controller
(PLC) and by constructing a stored programmed logic
Table 5 Ratings of C-GIS
The following table shows a comparison of the ratings of the C-GIS for
power receiving installed at Kumamoto General Rail Yard and the CGIS for feeding. The differences are the voltage and the place of
installation.

Line

Kyushu Shinkansen line

Kumamoto General Rail Yard SS

Place of installation

Outdoors

Indoors

Rated voltage (kV)

72

36

Rated current (A)

800

1200

Rated breaking current (kA) 25

Rated breaking time (cycle) 5

Table 4 Ratings of Changeover Switch

Standard operating duty

The following table shows a comparison of the ratings of the changeover switch installed on the Tohoku and Kyushu Shinkansen lines.
While the specifications are the same, the number of units is different.

Number of panels

12

Line

Tohoku
Shinkansen lien

Type

Vacuum switchgear

Number of units
Rated voltage (kV)

16

Insulation voltage between

poles (kV)

42

Rated current (A)

1200

Kyushu
Shinkansen line
24

36

Rated short-time current (kA) 12.5

Rated breaking time (cycle) 5
Operating method
Gross mass (kg)

Electromagnetic operation
270

Fig. 11 72kV Outdoor Type C-GIS

This figure shows an outside view of the 72kV outdoor type C-GIS,
which receives power from two lines and the 2-VCT type.

Fig. 10 36kV Changeover Switch

This figure shows an outside view of the 36kV changeover switch.
Common equipment is used for both the Tohoku and Kyushu
Shinkansen lines. Low operating current type is used, which
contributes to equipment cost saving.

Fig. 12 36kV Indoor Type C-GIS

This figure shows an outside view of the 36kV indoor type C-GIS. A
complicated single phase feeding system is housed in a compact space.

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GOT

GOT

LANI/F
ETI/F2
ETI/F1
CPU
POW

DI/O
ETI/F
CPU
POW

I/F

DI/O

DI/O
ETI/F3

DI/O

.etc

PIO

I/F

DC

AC

AC

DC100VAC100V
AC200V

PLC

1 2

Ethernet10BASET

I/F

PIO

PTCT

50CS31 50CS33
50CS32 50CS34

PI

Ethernet10BASET

PI
PI
PI
PI
121
2

GOT
CPUCPU
POW
DI/O
ETI/F
I/F
LANI/FLAN
I/F

PI

PI

AT50CS

50CS

861862

CB

CB
CB

Ethernet10BASET

AT

Ethernet10BASET

PLC

VS

CB

48T48S

DI/O
ETI/F2
ETI/F1
CPU
POW

RS232C

A schematic system diagram of the control panel at Shin-Gyokuto SS. A centralized dual system configuration by functions is employed to realize large capacity and high-speed processing.

Fig. 13 Shin-Gyokuto SS Schematic System Diagram

GOT

I/F

DI/O
LANI/F
ETI/F2
ETI/F1
CPU
POW

PIO

IFPLC2

Ethernet10BASET

Ethernet100BASETX/FX

DI/O

RIO2

IFPLC1

PLC

LAN
CPU
POW

RIO1

VS
LK
DS

Ethernet10BASET

DI/O

PLC

CBDS
GOT

LK
86-1

BL

84,VD

GOT

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switchgear and automatic changeover to the standby

unit in case of failure of the changeover switchgear
(d) 89AT automatic disconnection in case of 63AT

3. Power Distribution Station Electrical

System
We supplied the power distribution station electrical
system to three locations of the Tohoku Shinkansen
line at Kanahama Distribution station (DP), Komagome
DP, and Toriyabe DP.
For the Kyushu Shinkansen line, we supplied to
two locations at Shin-Omuta DP and Chikugo-Funagoya
DP.
The power distribution station electrical system
is a facility that receives one 6.6kV power line from
the power utility and continues to feed power even
in a blackout with the emergency generator (Kyushu
Shinkansen line only). The power distribution system
distributes high voltage to the distribution lines along
the track and supplies power to the lighting facilities of
the stations, disaster prevention equipment, machinery, and the signaling and communication equipment
after stepping down to low voltage. Fig. 15 shows a
single-line connection diagram of Shin-Omuta DP.
3.1 High Voltage Switchgear
Devices like circuit-breakers and disconnecting
switches were installed in metal-clad enclosures.
Electromagnetically operated circuit-breakers were
used, which enabled the compact size and reduced
capacity of the control power supply. Molded case
transformers were also used to enhance inflammable
resistance.
Dry air insulation enclosed panels were used for
the Tohoku Shinkansen line for ease of maintenance.
Fig. 16 shows the high voltage control panel at ShinOmuta DP and Fig. 17 shows the dry air insulation
switchgear at Kanahama DP.
3.2 System Configuration of Power Distribution
Station
Large capacity high-speed PLC in redundant
systems was used to perform automatic sequential
operation during power outage/restoration to enhance
reliability. In addition, distributed digital relays combined for respective lines were used to ensure reliability. Fig. 18 shows the schematic system diagram of
Chikugo-Funagoya DP and Fig. 19 shows an external
view of the monitoring and control panel at Shin-Omuta
DP.
3.3 Automatic Periodic Testing Function
The equipment has the automatic testing function
of the power system operation in outage/restoration,
including verification of integrity of the device control
circuits. After establishment of predetermined conditions, power outage linked control is executed by transmission of the simulated power outage signal from the
monitoring and control panel, and the power supply is

Fig. 14 Monitoring and Control Panel

at Shin-Gyokuto SS
This figure shows an outside view of the monitoring and control panel
at Shingyokuto SS. It consists of the operation panel, monitoring
panel, respective PLC panels, protection interlock devices, inter-trip
devices, and measuring devices.

interlock control. Reliability was also enhanced by

using a dual system configuration.
(2) A highly functional, high performance system was
established by use of next generation centralized digital relays. Additionally, reliability was enhanced by a
fully redundant system configuration.
(3) The equipment was connected by Ethernet LAN,
which makes connections with the other units by different supplies easy.
(4) We supplied the simulator panel for the on-site
interlocking test after installation in order to reduce the
operating frequency of the circuit-breakers and considering improvement of efficiency in central interlock
checks.
(5) The optical fiber cable was used for the inter-trip
line and for the simplified telemetry line to avoid effect
of the noise and to enhance reliability.
(6) The insulation monitoring system of hot lines was
provided for the station low-voltage panel and the
battery control panel to realize reduced maintenance
work.
(7) Separate measuring devices were provided and a
summarization function for inspection was added to
the current value indication and daily/monthly summarization functions in order to improve the efficiency of
maintenance work and on-site inspections.
(8) The principal automatic functions of the SS control
panel are as follows:
(a) Receiving circuit automatic changeover and reclosing
(b) Reconfiguration of the feeding circuit, feeding
circuit re-closing, and automatic disconnection
(c) Individual automatic function of the changeover
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901
500kVA
6.6kV 60Hz
1800rpm

33W 6.6kV 60Hz

ZCT

67R
PGS
7.2kV
300A
VT
SOG

GT

Fx1
R
120 1A

104

101

PIB1
27B1

59B

64B
U

89R
3PDS
7.2kV
600A

VCT

102
52R
VCB
7.2kV
600A
12.5kA
CT2
150/5A

WL
Fx1
3A

VTx2
6600/110V VTT
Fx2
3
27R
Wh
51R

CTT

50R
3

PFx3

103A
52F1
VCB
7.2kV
600A
12.5kA

CT2
100/5A

B
PIR

cos

PCI
I/O
2
A

103B

PCI
I/O2

52F2
VCB
PCI
7.2kV
600A I/O
12.5kA 2

PIF11
CTT 51F1 Wh

PIF21

ExT

6600/
110V
C
1kVA
0.1F VTx2
6600/110V
3C
200VA
Fx2

6.6kV CVT 60sq

VTT
Fx2
3
3A
Fx2
20A
VTx2
6600/110V
PFx3
7.2kV
1A
ZVT
250pFx3

EA

CTT 51F2 Wh

3
CT2

30/5A

PFx2
CT2
75/5A 52G
VCB
7.2kV
CTT
600A
3
12.5kA
ZCT
600A

903

AC
EX

AGG

AVR

DC100V

84GX

84G

VTT
3

PIG1

PIG2

51G

51GG

27G

59G

Fx1 5A

W
Hz
cos

902

h
0999.9HR
Hz
5565Hz
VS
V
09000V
0150V

AS
A
W Wh cos
0900W Lead0.5 075A
PCI
1Lag0.5 05A
I/O2

10kWH/P
10kWh/P

6.6kV FPT 38sq

A

105

55

SC1

SC2

37C1
PFx3
7.2kV
10AC
42C1
VMC
6.6kV
200A

37C2
52BT
PFx3
VCB
7.2kV
7.2kV
10AC 600A
42C2 12.5kA
VMC
6.6kV
200A

DC
SRX

6.6kV
4.79kvar
6%
30SC1

DC
SRX

6.6kV
4.79kvar
6%
30SC2

SC1
79.8kvar

52GB
VCB
7.2kV
600A 106
12.5kA
52F3
VCB
7.2kV
600A
12.5kA
CT2
75/5A

PCI
PFx3
I/O2
7.2kV
VTx2
6600/110
Fx2

CTT 51F3

VTT
3
3
Fx2

3A
PIF31

27B2

PIB2

SC2
79.8kvar

312
311

302
26Tr1

ZCT
100A

Tr11
3T
750kVA
PVF6.75R6.6F6.45
F6.36.15kV
SV210V

51GN11

EB

511

26TTr1

TTr1
3T
200kVA
PVF6.75R6.6F6.45
F6.36.15kV
SV6.6kV
89F2
3PDS
7.2kV
600A

Fx2 3A

52L11
3PACB
220V
2500A

85kA
51L11
CT2
2500/5A

Fx2
20A
Wh

PCI
420mA

26Tr12

ZCT
100A
EB

PFx3
7.2kV
1A 40kA
3EVT
190
6600/110/
V
3

CLR 25
VTT
VTT
3
2
27F2 64F2
U
PIF22

51GN12

512

Tr12
3T
500kVAPVF6.75R6.6F6.45
F6.36.15kV
SV210V

Fx2 3A

52L12
3PACB
220V
1600A
65kA

51L12
CT2
1500/5A

MCCB121
3PMCCB
100AF
100AT
Fx1
PCI 3A
4

RL
20mA

Fig. 15 Single-Line Connection Diagram of Shin-Omuta DP

This figure shows a schematic diagram of the main circuit of Shin-Omuta DP. It has one 6.6kV receiving line and an emergency generator.

Fig. 16 High Voltage Control Panel of Shin-Omuta DP

Fig. 17 Dry Air Circuit-Breaker of Kanahama DP

This figure shows an outside view of the high voltage control panel of
Shin-Omuta DP. Cost reduction by use of air insulation and self-cooling
method is realized.

This figure shows an outside view of the high voltage control panel of
Kanahama DP. Dry air insulation is employed, which affects the environment less, and maintenance is easy.

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(Separate diagram)
Remote system Remote system
Slave station
Slave station
system A
system B
Optical fiber line
100BASE-TX/FX

Measurement
management
device (602)

PC for
measurement

#Hub-A
#Hub-B
10BASE-T
GOT

Power distribution
station PLC
System 1

10BASE-T
Power distribution
station PLC
System 2

10BASE-T

GOT

Monitoring and
control panel (601)

PC-I

Optical loop

I/F
Target equipment
<Monitoring and control panel>
Device select, operation, status
display, alarm, etc.
<Disaster prevention, building>
Disaster prevention equipment,
access control, etc.

General system PC
PC-R

Generator PC (Meidensha
Corporation
PC-G
supply)

Emergency system PC
PC-E

I/F

I/F

Target equipment
52R
52F1 52F2
Tr11
TTr1
89F2
52L11
42C1 42C2

I/F

Target equipment
52BT
52F3
Tr12
52L12 MCCB121
52GB

High voltage receiving

panel (101)

Target equipment
<Generator>
52G Generator

Low voltage master panel

(emergency system) (512)

Generator equipment
(Automatic starter panel) (903)
(Separate diagram)

Legend
PLC
: Programmable Logic Controller
GOT
: Graphic Operation Terminal
Expansion I/O: Remote input/output device
I/F
: Interface relay

Fig. 18 Schematic System Diagram of Chikugo-Funagoya DP

This figure shows a schematic system diagram of Chikugo-Funagoya DP. The system is connected to PCs by optical loops, and even in the event of
a power blackout interruption, monitoring and control are possible using the loop in the reverse direction.

Table 6 Ratings of Disconnect Switch for

Tunnel Disaster Prevention
Ratings of the disconnect switch for the tunnel disaster prevention are
shown. Gas insulation system is used.

Line

Tohoku Shinkansen TDS

Place of installation

Outdoors (in the tunnel)

Rated voltage (kV)

36

Rated current (A)

1200

Rated short-time current

12.5kA-2s

Number of panels

daily and monthly data to improve efficiency during

maintenance.

4.

Electric Railway Facility

For the Tohoku Shinkansen line, we supplied the

disconnecting switches for Tunnel Disaster prevention
(TDS) in three locations: the Hakkoda-Daiichi Tunnel,
Hakkoda-Daini Tunnel, and Hakkoda-Daisan Tunnel.
TDS is mission-critical equipment to enable operation
of the train within the 7km tunnel so as to reach a safe
place in the event of an accident in the catenary
system or fire by isolating the facility section and by
maintaining the power supply.
4.1 Disconnect Switch for TDS
GIS was employed considering the installation
environment within the tunnel. Table 6 shows the
ratings.

Fig. 19 Monitoring and Control Panel of Shin-Omuta DP

This figure shows an outside view of the monitoring and control panel
of Shin-Omuta DP. A centralized dual system configuration is
employed to enhance reliability.

switched over to the generator. After certain period of

time, the simulated power outage signal is cancelled to
execute the power restoration linked operation. Through
this function, a reduction in maintenance was realized.
3.4 Measuring Devices
Separate measuring devices were installed to
provide current value indication and summarization of
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4.2 Monitoring and Control

Monitoring and control were provided for the TDS
by a simplified remote system from nearby substations. Control power was supplied by the battery
control panel installed in the TDS location.

5.

the operation of trains, passenger services, and safety.

The functions of each system work fine and contribute
to safe, speedy Shinkansen operations.
In closing, we would like to express special thanks
to all project members who provided useful advice and
support in the supply of these systems as explained in
the Shinkansen projects.

Postscript

The feeder substation system, power distribution

station electrical system, and electric railway installations are all mission-critical equipment necessary for

All product and company names mentioned in this paper are the
trademarks and/or service marks of their respective owners.

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