Positioning Distribution Transformer

Document Number: EOP 04-0049
Date: 03/12/2013
ENGINEERING OPERATING PROCEDURE
EOP 04-0049
POSITIONING DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

Network(s):
EPN, LPN, SPN
Summary:
This procedure describes how unit substations should be positioned on concrete

plinths within GRP enclosures and within substation buildings to prevent toppling
and allow RTUs to be installed.
Originator:
Aleksei Kazakov
Date:
03/12/2013
Approved By:
Steve Mockford
Approved Date:
23/12/2013
Review Date:
23/12/2016
This document forms part of the Companys Integrated Business System and its requirements are mandatory throughout UK
Power Networks. Departure from these requirements may only be taken with the written approval of the UK Power Networks
Director of Asset Management. If you have any queries about this document please contact the originator of the current issue.
Document History
(The document history notes below are intended as a guide only and may not cover all of the changes. If you wish to make use
of this document it should be read in full.)
Version
Date
Details
Originator
4.0
03/12/2013
Document reviewed, no content changes.

Document re-numbered from EBP 04-0014
Aleksei Kazakov
3.0
10/10/2012
Document reviewed, no changes made
Paul Dyer
2.3
11/07/2012
Document reviewed for publishing on G81

website
Lee Strachan
2.2
29/09/2011
Reclassified from EB to EBP
Chris Anderson
2.1
21/02/2011
Document rebranded
Peter Rix
2.0
23/09/09
Document reviewed, edited, & reissued.
V.Liu
1.0
17/08/06
Original
D. Collis
THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT, THE READER MUST CONFIRM ITS VALIDITY BEFORE USE
Version: 4.0
Positioning Distribution Transformers

Version: 4.0
Date: 03/12/2013
Contents
1
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3
Scope ....................................................................................................................... 3
Description............................................................................................................... 3
Actions Required ..................................................................................................... 4
Figures
Figure 1: GRP Housing ......................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2: RMU and LV Cabinet ............................................................................................. 3
Figure 3: Side view showing transformer stabilising leg supported ........................................ 4
Figure 4: Position of unit substation within GRP housing ...................................................... 5
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Introduction
A distribution transformer that has been built into a unit (package) substation must be
correctly positioned in a substation or within a GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) housing so
that remote terminal units (RTU) and other equipment can be installed.
Scope
All unit (package) substations mounted on plinths, within substation structures, and enclosed
in GRP housings.
Description
Remote terminal units (RTU) are being installed in substations to facilitate the increased use
of automation across all three licensed networks.
RTUs are not mounted on the transformer. The unit (package) substation needs to be
positioned in the substation building or inside the GRP housing (figure 1) so that the RTU
can be installed without impeding access to and operation of the RMU and LV equipment
(figure 2)
Figure 1: GRP Housing
Figure 2: RMU and LV Cabinet
Unit substations consist of an LV cabinet and/or Air Circuit Breaker (ACB) and a RMU bolted
onto the distribution transformer. The distribution of the combined weight of the LV cabinet
and/or ACB and the RMU on one side of the transformer can cause the transformer to
topple. Stabilising legs are often attached to the distribution transformer to stop the unit
substation from toppling.
Depending on the transformer design and weight, one or more stabilising legs can be found
attached to the base of the transformer usually underneath the HV flange. The stabilising
legs on the transformer must be supported to ensure that the unit substation does not topple.
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Actions Required
The installer must ensure that the stabilising legs on the transformer (where fitted) are in full
contact with the concrete plinth or floor of the substation. See Figure 3 for details.
RMU
Transformer
Stabilising
leg
LV
Cabinet
Substation Plinth
Figure 3: Side view showing transformer stabilising leg supported
Unit substations housed in other types of substations shall be positioned so that a RTU can
be installed without limiting access to or operation of the RMU or other equipment.
Unit substations installed in a GRP housing should be positioned towards the left of the
concrete plinth at least 100-150mm from the inside wall of the GRP housing.
Using the brackets supplied, the RTU must be installed at the front of the GRP housing on
the right-hand side inside the access doors. See Figure 4 for details.
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100 to 150mm
100 to 150
mm
Transformer
315 -1000kVA
GRP
Housing
RTU
Supporting
Legs
Remote
Terminal
Unit
Figure 4: Position of unit substation within GRP housing
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ENGINEERING OPERATING PROCEDURE