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Central MA Transmission Study. Long-term Needs and Solutions Presentation to: NEPOOL Reliability Committee January 18, 2005. Central MA Infrastructure Study. Study Initiated in 2001 Identified Short-term and Long-term Upgrades to ensure reliability of service - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Central MA Transmission StudyLong-term Needs and Solutions Presentation to:
NEPOOL Reliability CommitteeJanuary 18, 2005
Central MA Infrastructure Study Study Initiated in 2001 Identified Short-term and Long-term
Upgrades to ensure reliability of service
Study area covers region bounded by: Sandy Pond (NE) Pratts Jct (NW) Carpenter Hill (SW) Northboro Rd (SE)
Geographic Location of Central MA
Short-term Upgrades 18.4 applications approved in
February 2002 63 MVAr Capacitor Bank at Millbury 54 MVAr Capacitor Bank at
Northboro Road Also adjusted taps on Ayer 115-69 kV
transformers In-service for Summer 2002
Long-term Upgrades 18.4 applications approved in April 2004
Install 69 kV circuit breaker at Woodside Install 2nd 115-69 kV transformer at Wachusett Replace Millbury T1 and T2 115-69 kV
transformers Install two additional 115-69 kV transformers at
Pratts Junction, replace 69 kV circuit breakers, and transfer one-half Prospect Street load
Wachusett 345-115-69 kV substation Reconductor 115 kV lines O-141N, P-142, W-175 Reconductor 69 kV lines M-39, N-40 Replace 115 kV circuit breaker at Rolfe Ave Upgrade W. Boylston protection systems Replace W-23E 69 kV line disconnect
Long-term Upgrades Transmission Cost Allocation
presentation made to NEPOOL RC in April and May 2004
Uncertainty regarding GIS costs for Wachusett substation resulted in deferral of application
Additional engineering has been performed for the three 345-115 kV substation sites
Firm bids received for the GIS
Long-term Needs in Central MA Needs identified in three main areas
Millbury– 115-69 kV transformer loading– 115 kV voltage
Sandy Pond – 345-115 kV transformer loading
Ayer– 115-69 kV transformer loading– 69 kV voltage
Existing Problems
1. Millbury T1 & T2 Overload for loss of each other
3. Ayer T4 & T6 Overload for loss of each other
2. Sandy Pd T1 & T2 overload for loss of each other
5. Shrewsbury 69 kV Breaker overdutied
4. Ayer 69 kV Area voltage drops below 0.9 pu for K-137 + L-138W DCT contingency
Review of Recommended Solutions Millbury:
Replace existing T1 and T2 with larger transformers
Ayer: Transfer Prospect Street from 69 kV line
V-22E to U-21S; install two (2) 115-69 kV transformers at Pratts Jct and replace eight (8) 69 kV breakers
Wachusett: Install two (2) 345-115 kV transformers and
345 kV and 115 kV GIS at existing Wachusett substation and associated upgrades
Millbury Alternatives Recommendation:
Replace existing T1 and T2 with larger transformers ($1.5 M)
Alternatives: Add fourth 115-69 kV transformer into
dedicated bus position ($3.8 M) Add fourth 115-69 kV transformer tapped
off Q-143, relocate I-35 ($2.1 M) Convert 69 kV line X-24 to 115 kV to
unload existing transformers ($14.9 M)
Millbury – Replace Two (2) 115-69 kV Autotransformers
Replace T1 and T2 (50 MVA) w/ 56 MVA Transformers
56 MVA
Millbury Substation
56 MVA
Millbury Solution The recommendation is based on:
Lowest cost Simpler construction compared to
adding a 4th transformer Existing Millbury transformers can
be relocated to Wachusett substation
Ayer Alternatives Recommendation:
Transfer Prospect Street from 69 kV line V-22E to U-21S; install two (2) 115-69 kV transformers at Pratts Jct and replace eight (8) 69 kV breakers ($2.47 M)
Alternatives: Install (2) 115-69 kV transformers at Ayer
($4.5 M) Convert 69 kV line V-22 to 115 kV to
unload existing transformers ($13.7 M)
Pratts Jct Sub – Install Two (2) Additional 115-69 kV Autotransformers
56 MVA
56 MVA Two Additional 115-69 kV Autos at PJ
Transfer ½ of Prospect St Load from V-22E to U-21S
Ayer Solution The recommendation is based on:
Lowest cost Simpler construction at Pratts
Junction compared to Ayer
Sandy Pond 345-115 kV Transformers Loss of either T1 or T2 overloads the
remaining transformer Considered installation of new 345-115 kV
transformers at: Sandy Pond Tewksbury Pratts Junction Millbury Wachusett Quinsigamond Junction
Sandy Pond Alternatives Preliminary analysis indicated:
Sandy Pond and Tewksbury do not support Central MA voltage
Millbury and Tewksbury not effective at unloading Sandy Pond transformers
Pratts Junction, Wachusett, and Quinsigamond Junction locations meet both needs
Evaluation of Alternatives The Pratts Junction, Wachusett, and
Quinsigamond Junction sites were fully evaluated to provide: A list of associated upgrades based
on thermal and voltage analysis Study grade estimates for all
upgrades associated with each option
Recommended Sandy Pond Solution Initial recommendation made based on air-insulated
substation estimates for Wachusett, Pratts Junction, and Quinsigamond Junction
Wachusett alternative recommended based on: Lowest cost
– Wachusett PW = $32.2 M– Pratts Junction PW = $32.3 M– Quinsigamond Junction PW = $36.1 M
(based on ±25% study grade estimates) Better system performance compared to Pratts
Junction option Less environmental impact than Pratts Junction
option (N-40/W-23 conversion) or Quinsigamond Junction (new substation)
Transient Stability Analysis Analysis conducted for the preferred
alternative West Boylston substation becomes
a bulk power system substation High-Speed pilot protection
required for P-142 line from Wachusett to West Boylston
Incremental Cost = $0.880 M Did not change recommendation
Wachusett Construction Issues Construction Grade estimate
developed for the preferred alternative Identified wetland issues that limit use
of existing Wachusett site Encroachment on intermittent
stream and associated wetlands that are tributaries to Wachusett Reservoir
Wetland replication not permitted if alternatives exist
Gas Insulated Substation required
Review of Alternatives Additional engineering required to
evaluate alternative sites to obtain MA DTE, NEPOOL, and National Grid approval
Additional engineering identified issues with Pratts Junction and Quinsigamond Junction sites
Pratts Junction Site Site preparation work required for air
insulated substation would encroach on perennial stream
Impacts to estimated habitat and priority habitat for species protected by MA Endangered Species Act
Gas Insulated Substation requires filling an environmentally critical area
High likelihood this location would not be approved if alternatives exist
Quinsigamond Junction Site Air insulated substation would impact
perennial stream and associated wetlands
Gas Insulated Substation required Research identified former use of
substation site as oil company tank farm
Records not available to assess additional cost if soil contamination is identified
Wachusett GIS Layout
Wachusett Alternative - Costs Woodside 69 kV Breaker 2004 0.700 M Wachusett 2nd 115-69 kV Xfmr 2006 2.530 M Wachusett 345-115-69 kV 2006 41.959 M O-141/P-142 Protection Upgrades 2006 0.440 M Reconductor O-141N 2006 1.500 M Reconductor P-142N 2006 0.125 M Reconductor M-39 2006 1.000 M Reconductor N-40 2006 1.181 M Replace Rolfe Ave Breaker 2006 0.366 M Reconductor W-175 2006 0.475 M W. Boylston Upgrades 2006 0.440 M Replace W-23E Disconnect 2006 0.020 M
Pratts Jct Alternative - Costs Woodside 69 kV Breaker 2004 0.700 M Pratts Jct Substation 345-115 kV 2006 25.700 M Pratts Jct Substation 115-69 kV 2006 4.885 M Replace Pratts J 115 kV Breakers 2006 3.225 M Replace Pratts J 69 kV Breakers 2006 0.840 M Reconductor N-40 2006 1.180 M Reconductor O-141N 2006 0.750 M Replace W-23E Disconnect 2006 0.020 M Convert N-40/W-23 to 115 kV 2012 18.300 M
Quinsigamond Jct Alternative - Costs Woodside 69 kV Breaker 2004 0.700 M Quinsigamond Jct Sub 2006 41.484 M Wachusett 115-69 kV Upgrades 2006 5.475 M Replace O-141S Terminal Equip. 2006 0.500 M Reconductor M-39 2006 1.000 M Reconductor N-40 2006 1.180 M Replace Rolfe Avenue Breaker 2006 0.366 M Reconductor W-175 2006 0.475 M Replace Pratts J 69 kV Breakers 2006 0.840 M Replace W-23E Disconnect 2008 0.020 M
Cost ComparisonAlternative Total Cost Present
WorthPratts Jct $55.623 M $50.886 M*Quinsigamond Jct $52.041 M $52.041 MWachusett $54.696 M $54.696 M
* 2012 cost to convert 69 kV lines N-40/W-23 to 115 kV discounted to 2006
Technical Comparison All three alternatives provide adequate
voltage support and unload Sandy Pond transformers
Wachusett and Quinsigamond Junction provide the most reliable system Most balanced system power flows Better line out (n-1) performance Less sensitive to future system
changes (e.g. load forecast)
Environmental Comparison All three sites require Gas Insulated Substations Pratts Junction:
Requires filling an environmentally sensitive area
Requires conversion of 69 kV lines to 115 kV Quinsigamond Junction
Development of a new site Potential soil contamination issues from past
use as tank farm Wachusett
Existing site Gas Insulated Substation addresses
environmental concerns
Operational Comparison Similar cutover plans for 345 kV
substations Two outages of four days to
relocate lines and cutover substation
Pratts Junction requires outage of N-40/W-23 lines in 2012 for conversion to 115 kV Impacts to voltage support in the
Northboro Road area
Recommendation The Wachusett alternative is recommended Additional 7% cost compared to Pratts Junction
is offset by: Better technical performance Less environmental impact Less operational impact during construction Less uncertainty regarding cost and
schedule Additional 5% cost compared to Quinsigamond
Junction offset by: Less environmental impact Less uncertainty regarding cost and
schedule