Restoration of Substations

Substations are the nerve centres of the Electricity Grid. In case of any disaster the preparedness of the substations for restoration is a must.

The subsequent points required to be considered for handling several eventualities:

• Every utility owning and operating the substations should carry out an in-depth analysis of all the possible contingencies and should prepare plans for such contingencies.

• Standing instructions should be available in written form at each substation to take care of several contingencies.

• Alternate communications system should be available along with every key substation,

• The power backup facilities like D.G. Set and inverter should be managed properly and checked periodically for readiness of operation in case of any emergency.

• Every substation should follow the instructions given through concerned SLDC, RLDC and other coordination agencies.

• The firefighting equipment and the bore wells should be maintained and checked periodically. Mock fire fighting exercises should be completed on regular basis.

• The transportation arrangements in case of any emergency should be decided in advance.