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ELEN 30203 - DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

AND SUBSTATION DESIGN


Course Outline

• Introduction to Distribution System Engineering


• Type of Distribution System
• Parts of a Distribution System
• Type of Metering
• Electrical Safety Tips near Distribution Facilities
Introduction to Distribution System

• The distribution system is a largest portion of network in electrical


power system. It can be defined as the part of power system this
distributes power to various customers in ready-to-use form at
their place of consumption. Hence, utilities have to ensure
reliable and efficient cost effective service, while providing
service voltages and power quality within the specified range. This
is a very challenging task. Utilities, traditionally determine future
system developments based on a top down approach, all over the
world are competing for improvement in service to consumers.
Mostly the power utilities emphasize on power generation and
transmission system to reduce the overall cost of the system.
Electric Power System

Courtesy of PG&E, California, USA


Electric Power System
Generation – is the process by which
fuels (natural gas, coal, oil, nuclear fuel,
etc.) or renewable sources of energy
(hydro, geothermal, solar, wind, etc.) are
converted into electrical energy.

Courtesy of PG&E, California, USA


Electric Power System
Transmission – is the process by
which the generated electricity is
moved in bulk from the generation
plant to the wholesale purchaser.

Courtesy of PG&E, California, USA


Electric Power System

Distribution – is the process of


delivering the power from the wholesale
Courtesy of PG&E, California, USA purchaser to the retail consumer.
Electric Power System

Substations – connect the transmission


system to the distribution system. They
are critical junctions and switching
Courtesy of PG&E, California, USA points in the electric system.
Electric Power System

Individual services or "drops"


connect the distribution system to
the customer--industrial, commercial,
or residential.

Courtesy of PG&E, California, USA


Type of Distribution System

• Overhead Facilities
• Underground Facilities
What is the difference between the overhead transmission
line and underground transmission line?
Type of Distribution System

• Underground Facilities

I. Advantages and Disadvantages of UG Distribution


II. Underground Equipment
I. Advantages of UG Distribution

• Congestion of overhead facilities


• Appearance (aesthetics)
• Safety
• Reliability
Other Reasons for Adopting UG Distribution

• ROW constraints
• Government regulations
• Customer requirement
I. Disadvantages of UG Distribution

• Costs more than the traditional OH system


• Needs highly skilled work force
• Requires longer time to install and maintain
• Live-line work not possible
• Cannot tolerate flooding

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