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    33 kV yard

    Components of the 33kV yard

    1. Generator Transformer(GT)2. Unit Auxiliary Transformer(UAT)3. Station Transformer(ST)4. Potential Transformer5. Lightening Arrestor(LA)6. Isolator7. Current Transformer8.

    Circuit Breaker9. Capacitor Bank

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    Generator Transformer (GT)

    The generator transformer is the first essential component for energy transmission,

    allowing energy supplied by the generator to be transferred to the network at the

    required voltage.

    This is a type of Power Transformer where the LV winding is connected to the

    generator through the bus duct and HV winding to the transmission system.

    Generator Transformer is designed to withstand over voltage caused by sudden

    load throws off from the generator. It is built as a single or three phase unit and

    located in power stations.

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    BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED

    FOR 85/59.5/42.5 MVA, 10.5/33.5 KV, 3 phase, 50 Hz

    OFAF/ONAF/ONAN cooled power transformer

    2 x 67.5 MW

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    TECHNICAL DATASHEET

    Item Unit Particulars

    Name of Manufacturer BHEL Jhansi

    Reference Standards IS 2026

    Service OutdoorInstallation Outdoor

    Rated No Load Voltage

    HV Winding KV 33.5

    LV Winding KV 10.5

    Type of Cooling

    (ONAN/ONAF/OFAF/OFWF)

    OFAF/ONAF/ONAN

    Rated Power under site conditions corresponding

    to various methods of cooling.

    ONAN MVA 42.5

    ONAF MVA 59.5

    OFAF MVA 85.0

    No. of Phases 3

    Rated Frequency Hz 50

    Winding Connections

    HV windings Star

    LV windings delta

    VectorGroup Reference Ynd11

    Type of Tap Changer

    On Load / off circuit Off circuit

    On HV/MV/LV winding ON HV for HV

    variation

    Total range of tapping +/- % +/-5%

    Size of tapping step % 2.5% step

    Impulse voltage withstand level

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    HV winding KVp 170

    LV winding KVp 75

    Power frequency withstand voltage for one minute

    HV winding KV(rms) 70

    LV winding KV(rms) 28

    No Load Losses at rated frequency

    90% rated voltage KW 28.71 23.92

    100% rated voltage KW 34.5 29.71

    110% rated voltage(58 KW approx.)

    KW 40.71 37.00

    Load losses at normal ratio rated current and 75deg.C

    KW 281.96 276.93

    Tolerance on losses +a) No Load Lossesb) Load Lossesc) Total Losses

    % Nil on Guaranteedlosses

    Guaranteed Max. Temp. Rise of

    Oil by thermometer Deg.C 50

    Winding by resistance fora) ONANb) ONAFc) OFAF

    Deg.C 55

    5555

    Efficiency at 75 deg.C and unity power factor for

    100% full load % 99.63 99.64

    75%full load % 99.70 99.71

    50%full load % 99.75 99.77

    Voltage Regulation at Full Load at 75 deg.C

    Unity power factor % 1.21 1.23

    0.8 power factor (lagging) % 8.79 8.90

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    Terminals of Tertiary winding brought out tobushing

    Yes/No NA

    Type of magnetic circuit Core/Shell Core

    Type of core joints Mitred

    Type of Windings

    H.V. Helical

    L.V. Helical

    Type of insulation

    H.V. winding Kraft + Press Board

    L.V. winding + Transformer Oil

    Core to adjacent windings Press Board + OilBetween Windings Press Board + Tr. Oil

    Bushings

    HV Bushings

    Rated Voltage KV 36

    Rated Current A 2000

    1.2/50/ U/S impulse withstand1 minute power frequency

    KVp(rms)

    170

    LV Bushings

    Rated Voltage KV 24

    Rated Current A 5500

    1.2/50/ S impulse withstand

    1 minute power frequency

    Maximum Flux Density

    At Rated Voltage Wb/mxm 1.58

    At 110% rated voltage Wb/mxm 1.74

    Maximum current density

    H.V. A/cmxcm 350 to 400

    L.V. A/cmxcm 350 to 400

    Magnetizing current at rated voltage and 0.17 0.21

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    Unit Auxiliary Transformers (UAT)

    The Unit Auxiliary Transformer is the Power Transformer that provides power tothe auxiliary equipment of a power generating station during its normal operation.

    This transformer is connected directly to the generator out-put by a tap-off of the

    isolated phase bus duct and thus becomes cheapest source of power to the

    generating station.

    It is generally a three-winding transformer i.e. one primary and two separate

    secondary windings. Primary winding of UAT is equal to the main generator

    voltage rating. The secondary windings can have same or different voltages i.e.

    generally 11KV and or 6.9KV as per plant layout.

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    BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED

    FOR 9 MVA , 10.5/6.8 KV , 3 phase, 50 Hz

    ONAN cooled power transformer

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    TECHNICAL DATASHEET

    Item Unit Particulars

    Name of Manufacturer BHEL Jhansi

    Reference Standards IS 2026

    Service OutdoorInstallation Outdoor

    Type of Transformer

    Three/two windings/auto Two winding

    No. of Transformers 2

    Rated No Load Voltage

    HV Winding KV 10.5

    LV Winding KV 6.8

    Type of Cooling(ONAN/ONAF/OFAF/OFWF)

    ONAN

    Rated Power under site conditions correspondingto various methods of cooling.

    ONAN MVA 9.0

    ONAF MVA -

    OFAF MVA -

    No. of Phases 3

    Rated Frequency Hz 50

    Winding Connections

    HV windings Delta

    LV windings Star

    VectorGroup Reference Dyn1

    Type of Tap Changer

    On Load / off circuit Off circuit

    On HV/MV/LV winding ON HV for HVvariation

    Total range of tapping +/- % +/-5%

    Size of tapping step % 2.5% step

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    Impulse voltage withstand level

    HV winding KVp 75

    LV winding KVp 60

    Power frequency withstand voltage for one minuteHV winding KV(rms) 28

    LV winding KV(rms) 20

    No Load Losses at rated frequency

    90% rated voltage KW 05.77 05.97

    100% rated voltage KW 07.03 07.50

    110% rated voltage(58 KW approx.)

    KW 09.77 10.46

    Load losses at normal ratio rated current and 75

    deg.C

    KW 38.88 42.8

    Tolerance on losses +

    d) No Load Lossese) Load Losses

    ) Total Losses

    % Nil on Guaranteedlosses

    Guaranteed Max. Temp. Rise of

    Oil by thermometer Deg.C 50

    Winding by resistance for

    d) ONANe) ONAFf) OFAF

    Deg.C

    55-

    -

    Efficiency at 75 deg.C and unity power factor for

    100% full load % 99.49 99.44

    75%full load % 99.57 99.53

    50%full load % 99.63 99.60

    Voltage Regulation at Full Load at 75 deg.C

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    Unity power factor % 0.71 0.72

    0.8 power factor (lagging) % 5.00 4.76

    Terminals of Tertiary winding brought out to

    bushing

    Yes/No NA

    Type of magnetic circuit Core/Shell Core

    Type of core joints Mitred

    Type of Windings

    H.V. Disc

    L.V. Helical

    Type of insulation

    H.V. winding Kraft Parer + PressBoard

    L.V. winding + Transformer OilCore to adjacent windings Press Board + Tr. Oil

    Between Windings Press Board + Tr. Oil

    Bushings

    HV Bushings

    Rated Voltage KV 17.5

    Rated Current A 1000

    1.2/50/ U/S impulse withstand1 minute power frequency

    KVpKV(rms)

    9545

    LV Bushings

    Rated Voltage KV 7

    Rated Current A 2000

    1.2/50/ S impulse withstand

    1 minute power frequency

    KVp

    KV(rms)

    60

    20

    Maximum Flux Density

    At Rated Voltage Wb/mxm 1.55

    At 110% rated voltage Wb/mxm 1.71

    Maximum current density

    H.V. A/cmxcm 350 to 400

    L.V. A/cmxcm 350 to 400

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    Magnetizing current at rated voltage and

    frequency (% of full load current )

    0.3 0.41

    (less than 1%)

    Cooling Fans NA

    d)

    Typee) Quantityf) Rating

    --

    -

    Cooling Oil Pump NA

    d) Type No. -e) Quantity No. -

    f) Rating KW -

    Approximate Weight ofCore & Winding Kg 14000

    Tank Fittings & Coolers Kg 8630

    Oil Kg 5470

    Total Weight without oil Kg 22630

    Untanking Weight Kg 14000

    List of test which may be carried out at extra costquoted elsewhere 1) Impulse test2)Temperature rise

    test3)Acoustic noise level

    4)3rd

    harmoniccontent in no load

    current

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    Station Transformer (ST)

    Station transformer forms one of the essential components of the power station. It

    is used for provides power to some of the equipments of the power plant in normal

    functioning mode. Unlike UAT, it draws power form the grid.

    ST forms important part when station is not operational. In that case, all power

    supplied to the equipments of station by ST.

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    BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED

    FOR 15/10.5 MVA, 32/7 KV, 3 phase, 50 Hz

    ONAF/ONAN cooled power transformer

    With on load tap changer

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    TECHNICAL DATASHEET

    S.No. Item Unit Particulars

    01 Name of Manufacturer BHEL Jhansi

    02 Reference Standards IS 2026

    03 Service Outdoor04 Installation Outdoor

    Rated No Load Voltage

    HV Winding KV 32

    MV Winding KV 7

    LV Winding KV 7

    Type of Cooling

    (ONAN/ONAF/OFAF/OFWF)

    ONAF/ONAN

    Rated Power under site conditions correspondingto various methods of cooling.

    ONAN MVA 10.5

    ONAF MVA 15.0

    OFAF MVA -

    No. of Phases 3

    Rated Frequency Hz 50

    Winding Connections

    HV windings Star

    MV windings Star

    LV windings Delta closed with only

    one terminal broughtoutside

    VectorGroup Reference YYnod11

    Type of Tap Changer

    On Load / off circuit On load

    On HV/MV/LV winding ON HV for HV

    variation

    Total range of tapping +/- % +/-10.0

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    Size of tapping step % 1.25% step

    Impulse voltage withstand level

    HV winding KVp 170

    MV winding KVp 60LV winding KVp 60

    Power frequency withstand voltage for one minute

    HV winding KV(rms) 70

    MV winding KV(rms) 20

    LV winding KV(rms) 20

    No Load Losses at rated frequency

    90% rated voltage KW 8.21 8.92

    100% rated voltage KW 9.90 11.00

    110% rated voltage(58 KW approx.)

    KW 12.57 13.83

    Load losses at normal ratio rated current and 75deg.C

    KW 70.82 76.00

    Tolerance on losses +

    g) No Load Lossesh) Load Lossesi) Total Losses

    % Nil on Guaranteedlosses

    Guaranteed Max. Temp. Rise of

    Oil by thermometer Deg.C 50

    Winding by resistance forg) ONANh) ONAFi) OFAF

    Deg.C55

    55-

    Efficiency at 75 deg.C and unity power factor for

    100% full load % 99.46 99.41

    75%full load % 99.56 99.52

    50%full load % 99.63 99.60

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    Voltage Regulation at Full Load at 75 deg.C

    Unity power factor % 0.85 0.90

    0.8 power factor (lagging) % 5.84 5.88

    Terminals of Tertiary winding brought out to

    bushing

    Yes/No Only one terminal

    brought out

    Type of magnetic circuit Core/Shell Core

    Type of core joints Mitred

    Type of Windings

    H.V. Disc

    M.V. Helical

    L.V. Spiral

    Type of insulation

    H.V. winding Kraft + Press Board

    M.V. winding + Transformer Oil

    L.V. winding Press Board + Oil

    Core to adjacent windings SRBP cylinder + Tr.

    Oil

    Between Windings Press Board + Tr. Oil

    Bushings

    HV Bushings

    Rated Voltage KV 36

    Rated Current A 630

    1.2/50/ U/S impulse withstand1 minute power frequency

    KVpKV(rms)

    170840

    MV Bushings

    Rated Voltage KV 7

    Rated Current A 20001.2/50/ S impulse withstand1 minute power frequency

    KVpKV(rms)

    6020

    LV Bushings

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    Rated Voltage KV 17.5

    Rated Current A 1000

    1.2/50/ S impulse withstand

    1 minute power frequency

    KVp

    KV(rms)

    95

    45

    Maximum Flux Density

    At Rated Voltage Wb/mxm 1.52

    At 110% rated voltage Wb/mxm 1.67

    Maximum current density

    H.V. A/cmxcm 350 to 400

    L.V. A/cmxcm 350 to 400

    M.V. A/cmxcm 350 to 400

    Magnetizing current at rated voltage andfrequency (% of full load current )

    0.35 0.42(less than 1%)

    Cooling Fans

    g) Typeh) Quantityi) Rating

    Outdoor

    6 (4 running & 2stand by)

    0.085 KW

    Cooling Oil Pump

    g) Type No. -h) Quantity No. -

    i) Rating KW -

    Approximate Weight of

    Core & Winding Kg 20000

    Tank Fittings & Coolers Kg 12720

    Oil Kg 8280

    Total Weight without oil Kg 32720

    Untanking Weight Kg 20000

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    DESCRIPTIONOF

    TRANFORMER(GT,UAT,ST)

    General

    The transformer is oil immersed with a rating of 9 MVA under ONAN conditions respectively.

    The transformer is provided with tank mounted radiators and associated control equipment. It is

    also equipped with off circuit load tap switch on HV winding.

    Transformer

    Core

    The magnetic circuit is a three limbed core type construction, each limb being mitered with top

    and bottom yokes. The laminations are made of high grade non-ageing cold rolled grain oriented

    silicon alloy steel. The insulation of lamination is of carlite coating.

    The yokes bolts, End frame, clamp plates and core are insulated from each other to withstand a

    test pressure of 2 KV rms 50 Hz for one minute.

    Windings

    The windings are arranged in concentric formation with LV winding next to the core, then HVand HV tapping winding.

    Conservator

    As the temperature of the transformer oil increases or decreases there is a corresponding rise and

    fall in the oil volume. To account for this an expansion vessel (conservator) is connected to the

    transformer tank. It has the capacity between the maximum and the minimum oil level equal to

    7.5% of the total oil in the transformer (tank + cooling system)

    The conservator is filled to level appropriate to the filling temperature and in the remaining

    portion is Air Cell which I connected to atmosphere through a breather. If the volume of the oil

    in the transformer increases the conservator breathes out air and if the volume of oil in the

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    PressureReliefValve

    In the case of severe fault in the transformer, the internal pressure may build up to a very high

    level, which may result in an explosion of the tank. To avoid such a contingency a pressure relief

    valve is fitted at the transformer top cover. It is a spring loaded and has contacts for tripping the

    transformer.

    Oil Transformer Indicator

    Oil Transformer Indicator is a distance thermometer operating on the principle of liquid

    expansion (mercury in steel capillary). It provides a local indication of the top oil temperature at

    the Marshalling kiosk. The bulb is enclosed in a pocket and the pocket is fixed on the

    transformer at the hot test oil region. The pocket has to be filled with the transformer oil. The oil

    temperature indicator is provided with a maximum pointer and two mercury switches; one for

    alarm and other for trip.

    Switches are suitable for 250 volt AC or DC. The mercury switches are adjustable to make

    contact between 50deg.C and 120deg.C.

    The temperature for alarm and trip contact setting shall be as under:

    i) Alarm = 85 deg.Cii) Trip = 90 deg.C(At an ambient temperature of 45 deg.C)

    Winding TemperatureIndicator

    This indicator operating on the principle of liquid expansion provides local indication at the

    marshalling box of hot spot temperature of winding. The winding hot spot to top oil temperature

    differential is simulated by means o heater coil fitted around the operating below. A current

    proportional to the load current is fed to the heater coil from a current transformer, fitted on the

    2U phase of LV winding.

    The bulb of the WTI fitted at the top cover senses top oil temperature. Thus winding temperatureindicators temperature reading are proportional to load current plus top oil temperature.

    The indicator is fitted with maximum pointer and four mercury switches. One is used for alarm

    and 2nd

    is used for trip and other two switches are as spare. All the switches are adjustable on

    their individual scales over the entire working range of the instrument and are suitable for 250

    volts AC or DC.

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    The temperature for the alarm and the trip contact setting shall be as followed:

    i) Alarm = 90 deg.Cii)

    Trip = 100 deg.C(Ambient temperature considered for the above settings 45 deg.C)

    Earthing Arrangement

    i) Core to end frame earthingii)

    Tank to Tank cover earthing

    iii) Earthing of the Tank

    Marshalling Kiosk

    The M.Kiosk is a weather proof steel housing which is suitable for ground mounting. The kiosk

    is provided with a metal clad heater along with thermostat switch for the prevention of

    condensation.

    Gas and OilRelay

    (Buchholz Relay)

    A protective device on transformers

    Company: ATVUS

    It keeps round the clock vigilance on transformers and indicates the faults with help of two

    floats, upper and lower

    i) Giving alarm signal for minorii) Isolating the transformer from the main supply in the event of heavy faults inside the

    transformer or fail of level below the mounting height of the relay.

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    It is connected in the pipe connection between the transformer and the expansion vessel so that

    normally it is usually connected to an external alarm circuit.

    Dehydrating

    Breather

    A dehydrating breather is used to dry the air that enters a transformer as the volume of the

    transformer oil decreases because of a fall in the temperature.

    Air entering the breather is first drawn through an oil seal and passes upwards through the silica

    gel crystals to the connecting pipe at the top. During the upward passage of air, any moisture

    present is absorbed by the dry silica gel.

    The oil seal ensures that the gel absorbs moisture only when the transformer is breathing.

    MaintenanceInspect the breather every 3 months more frequently if found by experience to be necessary.

    When the crystal is first installed, the crystals have a blue tint, and after a period of operation the

    colour of the tinted crystals gradually changes to pink; this is the indication that the silica gel is

    becoming saturated and losing its absorbent properties. When there is preponderance of pink

    crystals the gel should be changed or reactivated.

    Silica gel may be reactivated by heating in a shallow pan at a temperature of 150deg.C to

    200deg.C for two or three hours when the crystals should have regained their original blue tint.

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    Voltage Transformer

    Voltage transformers (VT) or potential transformers (PT) are another type of instrumenttransformer, used for metering and protection in high-voltage circuits.

    They are designed to present negligible load to the supply being measured and to have a precise

    voltage ratio to accurately step down high voltages so that metering and protective relay

    equipment can be operated at a lower potential.

    Typically the secondary of a voltage transformer is rated for 69 V or 120 V at rated primary

    voltage, to match the input ratings of protective relays.

    Specification oftransformer

    1. Standards IS 3156

    2. High system voltage K.V. 36

    3. Frequency Hz 50

    4. Oil Ltrs/kg 16

    5. Insulation level KV

    KVp

    70 170

    6. RVF/times Sec 1.2/1.57. Total weight Kg 90

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    Lightening Arrester (LA)

    A lightning arrester is a device used on electrical power systems to protect the insulation on thesystem from the damaging effect of lightning. Metal oxide varistors (MOVs) have been used for

    power system protection since the mid 1970s. The typical lightning arrester also known as surge

    arrester has a high voltage terminal and a ground terminal. When a lightning surge or switching

    surge travels down the power system to the arrester, the current from the surge is diverted around

    the protected insulation in most cases to earth.

    Specification ofLightening Arrestors

    Zinc Oxide Lightening Arrestor

    1. Rating KV 30

    2. Frequency Hz 50

    3. C.O.V KV 25

    4. P.R. Class A,40KV

    5. N.DC KA 106. Model MWL

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    Circuit Breaker

    A circuit breaker is an automatically operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical

    circuit from damage caused by overload or short circuit. Its basic function is to detect a fault

    condition and, by interrupting continuity, to immediately discontinue electrical flow. Unlike a

    fuse, which operates once and then has to be replaced, a circuit breaker can be reset (either

    manually or automatically) to resume normal operation. Circuit breakers are made in varying

    sizes, from small devices that protect an individual household appliance up to large switchgear

    designed to protect high voltage circuits feeding an entire city.

    SF6 circuit breaker is used in the station. In this type of breaker the arc in chamber is

    extinguished by sulfur hexafluoride gas.

    (All above Circuit breaker are medium-voltage circuit breakers rated between 1 and 72 kV.

    These are also operated by current sensing protective relays operated through currenttransformers)

    Circuit Breakers may be connected into the circuit by bolted connections to bus bars or wires,

    especially in outdoor switchyards.

    Specification ofCircuit Breaker

    y Type: Gas Circuit Breaker,SF61. Type 70-SFM-32 A

    2. Rated Lightening Impulse withstand voltage KVp 350

    3. Rated short circuit breaking current KA 31.5

    4. Rated operated pressure Kg/cmxcm.g 15 (at 20 deg.C)

    5. First pole to clear factor 1.5

    6. Rated duration of short circuit current Sec 3

    7. Gas Weight Kg 6

    8. Rated voltage KV 72.5

    9. Frequency Hz 50

    10. Rated normal current A 2000

    11. Rated closing voltage V(DC) 220

    12. Rated opening voltage V(DC) 220

    13. Total weight of the gas Kg 1650

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    Current Transformer

    A curren

    t transf

    ormer (CT) is used for measurement of electric currents.

    Use:

    y When current in a circuit is too high to directly apply to measuring instruments, a currenttransformer produces a reduced current accurately proportional to the current in the

    circuit, which can be conveniently connected to measuring and recording instruments.

    y It also isolates the measuring instruments from what may be very high voltage in themonitored circuit.

    Safety precautions

    Care must be taken that the secondary of a current transformer is not disconnected from its load

    while current is flowing in the primary, as the transformer secondary will attempt to continuedriving current across the effectively infinite impedance. This will produce a high voltage across

    the open secondary (into the range of several kilovolts in some cases), which may cause arcing.The high voltage produced will compromise operator and equipment safety and permanently

    affect the accuracy of the transformer.

    Specification ofTransformer

    1. Standard IS 2705

    2. Insulation Level K.V. K.V.p 75/170

    3. S.T. Current K.A./sec 31.5/3

    4. Frequency Hz 50

    5. Rated primary current A 2000

    6. System voltage KV 33

    7. Electrical specification number 6306162

    8. Serial number 2216368

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    Aluminum Conductor SteelReinforced(or

    ACSR)

    Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced (or ACSR) cable is a specific type of high-capacity,

    high-strength stranded cable typically used in overhead power lines. The outer strands arealuminum, chosen for its excellent conductivity, low weight and low cost. The center strand is of

    steel for the strength required to support the weight without stretching the aluminum due to itsductility. This gives the cable an overall high tensile strength.

    ACSR cables are available in several specific sizes, with multiple center steel wires andcorrespondingly larger quantities of aluminum conductors. For example, an ACSR cable with 72

    aluminum conductors that requires a core of 7 steel conductors will be called 72/7 ACSR

    cable.

    [1]

    The higher resistance of the steel core is of no consequence to the transmission of electricity

    since it is located far below the skin depth where essentially no AC current flows.

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    Capacitor Bank

    A capacitor bank is a grouping of several identical capacitors interconnected in parallel or in

    series with one another. These groups of capacitors are typically used to correct or counteract

    undesirable characteristics, such as power factor lag or phase shifts inherent in alternating current

    (AC) electrical power supplies. Capacitor banks may also be used in direct current (DC) power

    supplies to increase stored energy and improve the ripple current capacity of the power supply.

    The use of a capacitor bank in the power supply system effectively cancels out or counteracts

    these phase shift issues, making the power supply far more efficient and cost effective. The

    installation of a capacitor bank is also one of the cheapest methods of correcting power lag

    problems and maintaining a power factor capacitor bank is simple and cost effective. One thingthat should always be kept in mind when working with any capacitor or capacitor bank is the fact

    that the stored energy, if incorrectly discharged, can cause serious burns or electric shocks. The

    incorrect handling or disposal of capacitors may also lead to explosions, so care should always

    be exercised when dealing with capacitors of any sort.