Tata Power installs submersible substation in Delhi
India: Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd has commissioned what could be the first-of-its-kind submersible distribution transformer in the country.
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India: Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd has commissioned what could be the first-of-its-kind submersible distribution transformer in the country.
The innovative submersible power substation has been commissioned in Gujranwala Town, New Delhi. In technical collaboration with in collaboration with Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems (India) Pvt Ltd, Tata Power DDL has installed the 630 KVA submersible transformer under the parking space of its substation building. The setup will help in providing continuous and reliable power to key consumers during exigency, including consumers providing essential services, a release from Tata Power DLL said.
The transformer is equipped with temperature and pressure sensors for monitoring and planning maintenance activities. The equipment is suitable for water submersion. Smart meter with a digital input / output has been installed for monitoring the load and raising alerts in case of an issue.
The 11 kV supply for transformer is fed through ring main unit (RMU) having special relay which controls the switching and automatic tripping under abnormal network conditions. All this along with the robust technology make it low maintenance and capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions.
“As a utility of the future, we are constantly focused on innovating and becoming future ready. This utility installation of submersible power station will not only further strengthen our network but also ensure reliable power supply to our consumers in all times. This initiative is in line with our mission to set new benchmarks in the power distribution space by delivering change,” said Ganesh Srinivasan, CEO, Tata Power-DDL.
Source: T&D India
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