Title :
Standing on one leg: The modernization of a medium voltage distribution system
Author :
Recchiuti, J.L. ; Kuck, W.H. ; Banner, K.R.
Author_Institution :
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, DE, USA
Abstract :
The modernization of a plant´s medium voltage distribution system to accommodate new and existing loads is discussed. Among the various problems solved was that of providing power for continuous process operation during the utility company´s concurrent upgrade of the purchase power facilities. How this was accomplished by means of a technique called `standing on one leg´ is described. Also addressed are the steps taken to elicit management support for the modernization and the life cycle considerations for the distribution scheme that was chosen. Safety precautions taken during construction and installation are reviewed
Keywords :
distribution networks; load (electric); maintenance engineering; management; safety; MV; construction; distribution system; installation; life cycle; loads; maintenance; management; modernization; purchase power; safety; standing on one leg; Leg; Load forecasting; Medium voltage; Oil insulation; Petroleum; Power engineering and energy; Power system management; Power transformers; Production facilities; Substations;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1992, Record of Conference Papers., Industry Applications Society 39th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0750-X
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1992.229308
