Pub Date : 2014-05-21DOI: 10.1109/ICOLIM.2014.6934356
P. Iwaniuk, J. Sztukowski, M. Schwann
Basic guidelines for the preparation of a technical work for the IEEE Installation of AMI equipment, which in this paper are Advanced Metering Infrastructure devices in MV/LV pole substations, using live working, is a new technology developed and used in Poland, performed only by ENERGAOPERA TOR SA due to AMI project realization. In order to achieve the task already existing live working technology related to overhead MV distribution lines using the lift with isolation arm and the technology of live working on LV devices has been used. Work related with installation of devices mentioned above is a process, which has a few steps. In the first step, which had to be done before live working is selection of overhead current transformers (CT), installation of LV measuring balancing cabinet and wires in protection tubes on supporting structures of the MV/LV pole substation. The next step is to insulate the work zone for both the MV and LV level, which starts part of live working task. What needs to be done next is mounting CTs on cable. The installation of CT could be done in two ways: after turning off the LV receiver circuits or with using the insulated shunt. The next step is connection of voltage wires in LV balancing measuring cabinet. The final step is to remove insulation of work zone after checking proper execution of the task. The paper also describes problems that were faced in process of development of live working technology. During execution of the tasks it occurred that there was a problem with loosening transformer terminal screws of one of the manufacturers, commonly used in Poland, while using conventional insulated spanner. The maneuvers using available tools were not possible due to very small distance between transformer's LV bushings. The solution was found in developing new insulated spanner which would meet the requirements of live working technology and enable executing the task. There was also a need to develop a new insulation sheet for LV bushings of transformer.
AMI设备的IEEE安装技术工作准备的基本指南,在本文中,AMI设备是中压/低压电极变电站采用带电工作的高级计量基础设施设备,是波兰开发和使用的一项新技术,由于AMI项目的实现,仅由ENERGAOPERA TOR SA执行。为了实现该任务,采用了已有的架空中压配电线路带隔离臂升降机带电作业技术和低压设备带电作业技术。与上述设备的安装有关的工作是一个过程,它有几个步骤。第一步是选择架空电流互感器(CT),安装低压测量平衡柜,在中压/低压变电所支架上安装保护管中的导线。下一步是对工作区域进行中压和低压绝缘,这就开始了部分带电工作任务。接下来需要做的是在电缆上安装ct。CT的安装有两种方式:关闭低压接收器电路或使用绝缘分流器。下一步是低压平衡测量柜中电压导线的连接。最后一步是在检查任务是否正确执行后拆除工作区域的绝缘。本文还介绍了现场作业技术在发展过程中所面临的问题。在执行任务时,发生了一个问题,即在使用传统绝缘扳手时,松动了波兰常用的一家制造商的变压器端子螺钉。由于变压器低压套管之间的距离很小,使用可用工具进行机动是不可能的。解决方案是开发一种新的绝缘扳手,既能满足带电作业技术的要求,又能执行任务。还需要开发一种新的变压器低压套管绝缘片。
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Pub Date : 2014-05-21DOI: 10.1109/ICOLIM.2014.6934345
M. Laugier, L. Devatine, J. Jouglard
This presentation shows how RTE introduced Live Work (LW) within Powerlink substations in 2001. One measure of performance of a transmission network resides with the reliability of both substation and line assets. LW on line assets is a mature practice that network owners have invested in to minimise interruptions to critical circuits. RTE's LW practices on substation plant provide a holistic approach to reliability and availability across the entire transmission network of Powerlink. RTE's approach for LW in Substations met Powerlink's requirements with regard to risk analysis as it uses a specific analysis for each task and environment. Performing Live Work tasks in a safe manner is dependent on using suitable means and tools and applying both, meeting general safety regulations and specific Live Working Conditions (LWC). LW Hotstick and Barehand methods have been used safely in France for 50 years. The LWC were drawn up by RTE (SERECT; Service dedicated since 1962) which develops and markets specific tools according to the warranted characteristics presented in their technical sheets. In France, the annual activity in HV LW represents, on average, 160,000 hours of work, or more specifically 85,000 hours in substations, and 75,000 hours on overhead lines. There are: (1)21 LW Overhead Lines teams and 165 linesmen, including 72 for Helicopter LW, (2)19 LW Substations teams and 142 operators. The consistent framework of areas for LW interventions defines the criteria for carrying out on-site work (strategic facilities, busbars... ). RTE has perfected a methodology which is unique and can be adapted to all countries. This method begins with an in-depth analysis of the client's needs and ends with operational monitoring of the new team(s). The aspects examined are: the management, activities carried out in "dead work" conditions, operational rules and the protection system. The LWC and the training are then adapted to the country's regulations. The tools sold, are developed and warranted by SERECT in accordance with the relevant lEe. All of these tools are then subjected to qualification tests in SERECT's LW laboratory. In addition to this, agreements can also be established to provide assistance to the teams which have been trained. This paper is split in three parts respectively presented by RTE SERECT for the story of LW in France, RTE International for the transfer of knowledge and methodology and Powerlink for the feedback and results assessment.
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Pub Date : 2014-05-01DOI: 10.1109/ICOLIM.2014.6934337
Stanislav Motejzik, Vaclav Zid
This composition deals with application of live working methods within the CEZ Group in Czech republic. Live working methods are applied on low and medium voltage level distribution grid. Description of practical usage, training, evaluation and certification.
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Pub Date : 2014-05-01DOI: 10.1109/ICOLIM.2014.6934386
G. Biró, J. Kiss
MAVIR, the Hungarian Independent Transmission Operator Company, as the Hungarian transmission network owner and operator is focused on preserving the natural values of Hungary in cooperation with National Parks and the BirdLife Hungary. MAVIR participates in several bird protection programs. These activities are carried out without de-energizing transmission lines, thus with the process of live working or solutions that are used in live working.
{"title":"Bird protection and live working","authors":"G. Biró, J. Kiss","doi":"10.1109/ICOLIM.2014.6934386","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICOLIM.2014.6934386","url":null,"abstract":"MAVIR, the Hungarian Independent Transmission Operator Company, as the Hungarian transmission network owner and operator is focused on preserving the natural values of Hungary in cooperation with National Parks and the BirdLife Hungary. MAVIR participates in several bird protection programs. These activities are carried out without de-energizing transmission lines, thus with the process of live working or solutions that are used in live working.","PeriodicalId":238060,"journal":{"name":"2014 11th International Conference on Live Maintenance (ICOLIM)","volume":"108 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126344920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2014-05-01DOI: 10.1109/ICOLIM.2014.6934346
S. Widlas
Modernization and reconstruction projects of overhead lines, ranging between 110 kV and 400 kV, are related to intensive expansion of infrastructure in our country in recent years. It applies in particular to construction of roads, railroads, sports and cultural facilities, including highways, sports stadiums, which leads to installation of cables on various lengths of sections, which frequently enter dense built-up areas of urban agglomerations. Expanded infrastructure, formal-legal regulations cause difficulties to acquire land for overhead lines. Therefore, despite higher costs, projects involve installation of 110kV-400kV cable lines more often than in the past. The most frequent projects involve construction of 110kV cable lines, which cost is nearly twice as high as overhead lines. Installation of cable lines requires high quality installation works, including heads on line poles and support structures of stations. In order to avoid inconvenient outages, electrical companies conduct concept works in order to install heads on live lines. These works are described in this paper. It discusses the principles of occupational safety and the risk involved in this type of works.
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Pub Date : 2014-05-01DOI: 10.1109/ICOLIM.2014.6934334
Gabor Berhidai
This presentation is concerned about the brief in-troduction of the Hungarian grid territories mainly focusing on Elmü MV network, followed by the analysis of the technical con-figurations of live-work safety precautions. Furthermore the presentation intends to analyze the changes of these technical configurations which have occurred since 2004.
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Pub Date : 2014-05-01DOI: 10.1109/ICOLIM.2014.6934368
D. Vacher
In case of damage on a network or in installations due to storm, heavy snow, ... electrical utilities need help and have to welcome some electricians from foreign companies. But, due to different regulations and practices in each Country, it is impossible to know simply what skills a ≪ foreign ≫ electrician has. So is born the idea to design some international codes to facilitate this identification. The aim of this work, realized by a working group under the leadership of ISSA, is to easily identify the main electrical competences of electricians concerning dead or live work, on overhead lines , cables, work in substations, customer's connection or mobile generator connection. It does not replace the safety regulations and procedures that are in place. It is an additional approach used when necessary. Based on an intuitive approach using pictograms, it avoids any difficulty of understanding due to the language. It allows, in a simple way and very quickly, to a company which welcomes electricians from a foreign company to know what are the skills recognized by his employer and the type of work which he could done for a better employment of the staff.
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Pub Date : 2014-05-01DOI: 10.1109/ICOLIM.2014.6934384
P. Alves, J. Nogueira, N. Mendes
EDP Distribuição's policy is to minimize the negative impacts of its activities on biodiversity. Therefore, EDP wants to have a more active role in the conservation and the promotion of the natural Flora and Fauna. Continuing with the practice of defending the values of environmental preservation and quality of life, the company adopts, among others, the commitment to adapt its actions to the needs of biodiversity protection. The existence of thousands of km of Medium Voltage (MV) networks where lines are supported by rigid insulators requires a careful analysis of the factors that impact the quality of service of this type of technical assets. Despite being a discontinued technology, at least in Portugal, it is our mission to maintain and, if possible, increase the useful life of this asset. Unfortunately, the distance between the line and the pole arm is small, increasing the risk of electrocution of animals, mainly birds. The reduction of the number and duration of incidents which cause more or less prolonged interruptions in power supply at the customers' level, with negative impacts on production processes, especially those of sensitive technologies, is an increasing concern at EDP Distribution. The EDP Distribuicao's Network Maintenance and Technology Departments, together with Visabeira contractor, intends to perform an experiment with the objective of covering the conductor and tie through live working procedures. The conductor will initially be coated with a RTV mastic tape and, at a second stage, by a RTV silicone tape. The tie will undergo the same treatment.
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Pub Date : 2014-05-01DOI: 10.1109/ICOLIM.2014.6934382
Bjornar Brattbakk
The Scandinavian countries have joined forces to create a joint training plan for Live Working. The reason is that work much across borders and we want that level of training should be equal for all three countries. The course is modular and includes voltages up to 132 kV. The plan will shortly be extended to apply voltages above 132 kV.
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Pub Date : 2014-05-01DOI: 10.1109/ICOLIM.2014.6934347
C. Rego, C. Santos, E. N. Conceição
EDP Distribuição is the Portuguese public electricity distribution network operator, managing 413 substations, 83.713 km km of high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) overhead and underground lines, and 66.003 low voltage substations. EDP Distribuição started live-line working (LW) on MV overhead lines during the 1970s and progressed to HV lines (60 kV) in 1998. The LW techniques (hot stick) have also been applied in substations, first in MV and, for more than a decade, in HV, mainly in the establishment of temporary circuits, in the removal or placement of bus bar sections, and also in connection of MV or HV equipment, always with the aim of not interrupting the power supply to customers. The present paper describes a replacement of two poles of a HV isolator suffering from overheating on different metal contact zones, and carried out by EDP Distribuição teams during the summer of 2013. The option of using LW techniques was imposed by the particular conditions of that substation. It was a site without redundancy in HV feeders, with sensitive industrial loads and with limited capacity to support the loads by MV lines.
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