What are the functions of panels and fire fighting equipment in a substations?

DWQA QuestionsCategory: (EE) Power SystemWhat are the functions of panels and fire fighting equipment in a substations?
How Engineering Works Staff asked 6 years ago
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How Engineering Works Staff answered 6 years ago

Answer: The main function of panels in substations are to provide support to the various equipment like meters, relay etc. It save the horizontal space and facilities the supervisory staff to record reading easily. All the panel are properly grounded.

Special types of fire extinguishers are installed in a substations to quench electric fire in case of a fire accident because ordinary fire extinguishers or water cannot be used to quench electric fire as it is dangerous. They are provided in accessable positions and everyone in the substation must know its operation.

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How Engineering Works Staff answered 6 years ago

Control and Relay panel is most important equipment of the substation as it work as shield guard for all substation equipments and electrical network. Moreover, these panels are useful to control the flow of electricity as per the Voltage class and detect the faults in transmission lines. 

Special types of fire extinguishers are installed in a substations to quench electric fire in case of a fire accident because ordinary fire extinguishers or water cannot be used to quench electric fire as it is dangerous.

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