substation electric Articles
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Harmonics impacts evaluation for single-phase traction load
A planned electric utility substation supplying the single-phase traction load at New Haven, CT, USA was evaluated with regard to several important aspects of power quality. Harmonics: the trains are non-linear and time-varying loads. Harmonic current levels were measured at a nearby single-phase traction substation, which serves the same line as the future New Haven substation. These results ...
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Modular Containment Bund Installation - France - Case Study
At the end of May, the GMT team installed a modular containment bund (BAFX2) with 2 modules, a fire extinguisher and a filter system. The installation was performed at the site of a renowned French car manufacturer. This work was performed following an incident at the rear of the electrical substation that was damaged by fire. The installation was completed in only half a day: well ...
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Indiana firm lands wind farm contract
Energy has selected Bowen Engineering as the balance of plant contractor for the Meadow Lake wind farm in White County, Indiana. This 200 megawatt facility is the first of several wind farms Horizon is developing in Indiana. “Horizon is a leader in wind energy, and our team is pleased to work with such an outstanding firm,” said Bowen Operations Manager Dennis Ward. “Renewable energy, ...
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Hollow & Bushing Insulator
We offer different kinds of Hollow & Bushing Insulator for Substation, such as Circuit Breaker (CB), GIS, Post Insulator, Disconnector, Potential Transformer (PT), Surge Arrester, etc. Contact us get more details about Hollow & Bushing Insulator, such as TDS, Application Method, OEM etc.We can supply different type of Hollow & Bushing Insulator, also customer required. Background ...
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What is Cable Bus? Superior Cable Bus Explained.
What is Cable Bus? Cable Bus is a power distribution system using multiple parallel conductors braced in a rigid enclosure. A standard range of Cable Bus systems are available from 600 volts to 218,000 volts and up to 10,400 amps. However, Cable Bus systems are adaptable and can be conducted to suit a customer’s particular requirements. Cable Bus can be used in a wide range of utilities, ...
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Why Are Electric Substations Attracting Nuisance Birds and How Can We Stop Them?
See how liquid bird repellent helped eliminate pest birds around electric substations in this article by BirdBuffer LLC. Several years ago, Pacific Gas & Electric engaged in an endeavor to find a better solution to keep birds out of their substations in California. An article written by Kellie Collins, Steve Yonge, and Ron Critchlow of the San Francisco Pacific Gas and Electric Co, discussed ...
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POET Biorefining & City of Macon, Missouri - 10 MW CHP Application - Case Study
Quick Facts LOCATION: Macon, Missouri ETHANOL CAPACITY: 50 million gallons per year PROCESS STEAM REQUIRED: 85,000 lb/hr at 125 PSI PRIME MOVER: Solar MarsTM Natural Gas Turbine GENERATING CAPACITY: 10 MW HEAT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT: Deltak Heat Recovery Steam Generator CHP MAXIMUM THERMAL OUTPUT: 51,000 lb/hr at 125 PSI IMPLEMENTATION COST SPLITS: City of Macon – All CHP equipment POET ...
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Management of pollution from electrical transformers
Electrical transformers are installations are essential to supply electric current. But transformers are also polluting infrastructures. As a professional, this is naturally a subject that interests you, because you want to pollute as little as possible. Here is how to better manage the pollution of these installations, thanks to adapted solutions. Electrical ...
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Slot Button Type Silicone Rubber Busbar Joint Box
The electrical junction box with busbar is a new type bus bar insulation cover, it is fabricated with high-quality raw materials in our state-of-the-art manufacturing unit. Silicone rubber busbar junction box is widely used in 1-35kV high & low voltage electrical distribution room, substation, capacitor bank, transformer input & output wire etc. for busbar insulating protection. It helps ...
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Shands Hospital - 4.3 MW CHP & District Heating/Cooling System - Case Study
Quick Facts LOCATION: University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida MARKET SECTOR: Hospital/University FUEL: Natural Gas MAX CAPACITY: 4.3 MW IN OPERATION SINCE: 2009 USE OF THERMAL ENERGY: Heating & cooling EQUIPMENT: 4.3 MW Combustion Turbine, 14,500 lb/hr Heat Recovery Steam Generator, 3 Centrifugal Chillers, Combustion Turbine Inlet Cooling, 30,000 lb/hr Packaged Boiler JOINT PROJECT BY: ...
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What is the accuracy class of energy meter?
Is there a difference between Class 1 energy meters and Class B energy meters?As a measuring device for electrical energy, the accuracy class of energy meter is very important and relates to the accuracy and fairness of energy measurement. If the accuracy class of energy meter is too low, it will result in a significant error in measurement, which will affect the interests and fairness of users. ...
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