Tarlo88
Electrical
- Jan 29, 2021
- 1
Hi Everyone,
First time posting but appreciate all advice I have found on these forums.
We are currently developing a primary substation extension design for a 132 kV yard. As a result of the proposed layout, the majority of the new 132kV plan can be constructed while the existing plant remains energised. One of the key financial drivers to the design is minimizing the amount of outage required on the existing 132 kV area during construction of the new. Optimizing this will be highly dependent on the required clearance from the energised area. During construction, I expect a temporary fence or insulated barrier would be installed x metres away from the live bus to facilitate safe works.
Was wondering if anyone was aware of the requirement or mention within standard or state legislation (South Aus) for this working clearance. The safety section clearance requirement is 3.87m, but unsure if this could be reduced to an 'approach distance' of sorts for authorized and trained persons
Cheers
First time posting but appreciate all advice I have found on these forums.
We are currently developing a primary substation extension design for a 132 kV yard. As a result of the proposed layout, the majority of the new 132kV plan can be constructed while the existing plant remains energised. One of the key financial drivers to the design is minimizing the amount of outage required on the existing 132 kV area during construction of the new. Optimizing this will be highly dependent on the required clearance from the energised area. During construction, I expect a temporary fence or insulated barrier would be installed x metres away from the live bus to facilitate safe works.
Was wondering if anyone was aware of the requirement or mention within standard or state legislation (South Aus) for this working clearance. The safety section clearance requirement is 3.87m, but unsure if this could be reduced to an 'approach distance' of sorts for authorized and trained persons
Cheers