Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) refers to the processes and systems involved in delivering electricity from power generation sources (such as power plants, wind farms, and solar fields) to end-users, including households, businesses, and industries. The T&D network forms the backbone of modern electricity infrastructure.
Key Components of Power T&D Systems:
Power Transmission:
1.Purpose: Transports electricity over long distances from generation sites to substations.
2.Voltage Levels: High voltage (HV) and extra-high voltage (EHV) to minimize losses.
3.Components:
·Transmission Lines: Overhead or underground lines for carrying electricity.
·Transformers: Step-up transformers increase voltage at generation points; step-down transformers decrease voltage for distribution.
·Substations: Facilities to control, switch, and transform electricity.
·Grid: A network of interconnected transmission lines ensuring power reliability and redundancy.
Power Distribution:
1.Purpose: Delivers electricity from substations to end-users.
2.Voltage Levels: Medium voltage (MV) to low voltage (LV) suitable for consumers.
3.Components:
·Distribution Lines: Often overhead or underground, connecting substations to consumers.
·Distribution Transformers: Reduce voltage further for residential and commercial use.
·Service Drops: Final connections to consumer premises.
Process Overview:
1.Generation: Electricity is generated at power plants at a relatively low voltage.
2.Transmission: Step-up transformers raise the voltage for efficient long-distance transport.
Transmission lines carry the electricity to substations.
3.Substations: Voltage is reduced using step-down transformers for distribution.
4.Distribution: Electricity travels through distribution lines and transformers, eventually reaching
homes and businesses at usable voltage levels.
Modern Trends in T&D:
1.Smart Grids: Advanced technologies that enhance monitoring, control, and efficiency of T&D systems.
2.Renewable Integration: Adapting grids to handle distributed energy sources like solar and wind power.
3.Energy Storage: Using batteries and other storage methods to balance supply and demand.
4.HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current): Increasing use of HVDC systems for efficient long-distance power transmission.
5.Grid Resilience: Strengthening infrastructure to withstand natural disasters and cyber threats.
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