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Module 6
Date of the presentation
Electrical System Basics
MV vs. HV - Definitions
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Electrical System Basics
• Generation voltage
10 kV-25kV MV (Medium Voltage)
• Transmission voltage
HV (High Voltage) – 132kV to 475 kV
Or EHV (Extra high voltage) – 500 kV
to 800 kV
• Distribution voltage
MV (Medium Voltage) – 1.1kV to 72.5 kV
Cliquez
• Low voltage
et modifiez le titre
LV 1 V to 1kV
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Electrical System Basics
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Why High Voltage
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Why Overhead Line Systems
• For 1 kilometre of
underground cable £25,000
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Urban and Rural System Statistics
Medium
voltage
accounts for
61% of ALL
network faults
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MV Systems Protection- Objectives
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Distribution Systems
Protection Options
• Circuit breaker based system – Far too expensive.
• Variety ofet
Cliquez options
modifiez le titre
• In current-limiting form - the best solution for transformer
protection
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OHL Distribution Network Systems
Fuse link or Sectionaliser
Auto-Recloser
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Equipment on Overhead Systems
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Fuse Types
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HV part numbers
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MV Fuse Classification
Rated current of fuse link (In)
General
Purpose 1.7 In (1 hour current)
Full Range
Current
Cliquez et modifiez le titre
Minimum breaking
current
Zone of uncertain operation. Fuse-link will open but
cannot clear fault
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The Importance of the Striker
Back up and General Purpose Fuses
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The Striker
Two types of Strikers
– Spring (Din fuses)
– Pyrotechnic (Oil fuses / Air fuses)
Spring Striker Pyrotechnic “Gun Powder” Striker
Pin
Case
Spring
Pin
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Back-Up Fuse Construction
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Expulsion Fuse Link and Cut-out
• Overhead line cut-out secures fuse-link
• Inexpensive protection
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Auto Re-Closer
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Sectionaliser
Applied in conjunction with
auto-recloser (opens fault)
Cost-effective protection
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Urban Distribution Systems
Ring Main Unit (RMU)
Fused
Primary End
Feeder
Box
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Transformer
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Equipment Used In Urban Systems
Fused et
Cliquez End Boxes le titre
modifiez
– Fused end boxes contain current-
limiting fuses but do not provide
isolation or switching.
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Ring Main Unit (RMU)
Circuit
breaker
OR
or fuse
switch Power Transformer
11000 / 400 Volts
Earth Earth
switch switch
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Fused Switch
11/22kV
Switch
CL Fuse
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Fused End Box
Phase Mounting
Barrier flange
Full Range
Current
Limiting
Fuse-link
Cable Entry
Fuse-link
Cliquez et modifiez le titre connection
(bolted or DIN
clip)
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Summary
• All countries have a generation, transmission and distribution system
to get electricity to facilities
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