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What is the function of transmission substations?
What is the primary purpose of distribution substations?
What distinguishes switching substations from other types of substations?
What is the role of combination substations?
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What are the main components that form substations?
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Study Notes
Substation Functions and Types
- Transmission substations: step up or step down voltage levels to facilitate long-distance transmission of electricity over high-voltage transmission lines.
Distribution Substations
- Primary purpose: to step down high-voltage electricity from transmission lines to lower voltage levels suitable for local distribution and consumption.
Switching Substations
- Distinguished by their ability to connect and disconnect different transmission lines, circuits, or substations to redirect power flow and maintain grid reliability.
Combination Substations
- Perform multiple functions, combining transmission, distribution, and switching functions, making them versatile and efficient.
Substation Components
- Transformers: step up or step down voltage levels.
- Circuit breakers and switchgear: control and interrupt electrical circuits.
- Busbars and connectors: facilitate electrical connections and power flow.
- Surge arresters and lightning protection: protect against electrical surges and lightning strikes.
- Control and automation systems: monitor and control substation operations.
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Test your knowledge of substation automation with this quiz covering topics such as the introduction to substations, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and substation automation cyber security. This quiz is part of the Substation and Distribution Automation Module 5, providing an overview of substation automation.
