{"id":39011,"date":"2020-10-09T10:52:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T14:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=39011"},"modified":"2020-10-09T15:58:25","modified_gmt":"2020-10-09T19:58:25","slug":"what-is-a-substation-and-where-is-it-used","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2020\/what-is-a-substation-and-where-is-it-used\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Substation And Where Is It Used?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A substation<\/a> is an electrical platform with high-voltage capacity that can be utilized to control electrical circuits, generators, apparatus, and other equipment. Mainly, a substation converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). It forms part of the electrical distribution, transmission, and generation system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A substation can convert voltage from low to high, or vice versa, and can perform other vital functions. From the generating plant to the consumer\u2019s home, power may pass through multiple substations at various voltage levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A substation can include transformers to alter voltage levels from high to low, or at the interlinking of two transmission voltages. Industrial and commercial organizations and electrical utilities may own and operate substations<\/a>. Typically, substations can function unattended, and companies use SCADA for remote control and supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substations Classification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A substation is used to transfer power from the generating plant to the end consumer. It is made of equipment such as power cable, generator, and transformer, which assist in electricity transmission. A substation\u2019s primary functions are the distribution, transmission, and generation of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A generating substation produces power, a transmission substation transmits it, and a distributing substation distributes the electricity to the load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substations are classified according to criteria like design, importance, operating voltage, service rendered, and nature of duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substations Classification by Nature of Duties<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Distribution Or Step-Down Substation<\/strong> \u2013 This type of substation is located close to the load center where the main distribution is reduced for sub-transmission. Further, the secondary distribution transformer uses the service line to feed the end consumer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary Grid Substation<\/strong> \u2013 This type lowers the value of main stepped-up voltages. Its output functions as the input of the secondary substations. Moreover, the secondary substation is utilized for reducing the input voltage for further transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary Or Step-Up Substation<\/strong> \u2013 This type generates low voltage, such as 33, 11, 6.6, or 3.3 KV.  This voltage is increased with the assistance of a step-up transformer to transmit power across long distances. This type is located close to the power generating substation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substations Classification by Service Provided<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Converting Substation \u2013<\/strong> This type converts DC power into AC power or vice versa. It can also convert the high-frequency currents to low or vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switching Substation \u2013<\/strong> This substation is used to switch<\/a> the power line without affecting the voltage. These substations are placed between transmission lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transformer Substation<\/strong> \u2013 This type converts power from one voltage level to another according to requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substations Classification by Operating Voltage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What is a Substation \u2013 Definition, Types of SubStations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n