SUB STATION

Index
1. INTRODUCTION

2. MAINTENANCE

3. FAILURE ANALYSIS

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Most of the equipment installed in a substation are “static” in nature. This fact may leads
to an impression that these equipment need no maintenance. But this is not true. In many cases
fault takes place due to lack of proper maintenance. Maintenance includes regular inspections,
testing and rectification of defects. It may be a scheduled programme with predetermined intervals
between inspections. Upkeepment of records of each inspection is essential. If any replacement is
carried out or adjustment of certain setting is done then these must be entered in a logbook. A rigid
system of maintenance will ensures long life, trouble free service and reduction in unnecessary
interruptions.

In a substation there are number of incoming and outgoing circuits each having its
isolators, circuit breaker, transformers etc. connected to bus-bar system. Maintenance of a
particular piece of equipment should be carried out with minimum interruption to the system.
This situation particularly calls for vigilance, care and well-defined scheme of procedures to be
followed in planning and organizing maintenance work. Such a scheme will indicate the authority
and responsibility of persons at various levels. In the following paragraphs, typical standard
procedure, common safety precautions, maintenance of a transformer, circuit breaker, isolator and
switch yard etc. are dealt with.

All work on major electrical installations must be carried out under permit to work system.

The “permit to work” is to be issued through permit card only by an authorized person. As
the name suggests it authorizes the maintenance supervisor and his team to carry out work.
Furthermore, this card will indicate unambiguously the points at which it is safe to work, the time
interval when it is to be done, steps to be taken to ensure safety such as earthing, display of danger
notices etc. at the nearest live point. It should have the signature of the authorized person. After
the work is completed the permit card should be cancelled and it should be taken back.

Danger notices should be put up or removed by the responsible supervisor who will take
the charge of keys equipment, rooms, etc.

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1.1 COMMON SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Whenever in a substation, any maintenance work is undertaken following safety

precautions should be observed.
„ Access to live parts should be prevented by using enclosures.

„ Verify that the equipment to be maintained is isolated from all sources.

„ All auxiliary supplies should be isolated, springs of spring mechanism to be discharged and
air of the pneumatic mechanism to be exhausted.

„ Equipment, which is isolated from supply for maintenance, should be earthed before
touching it.

„ Whenever safety interlocks are provided, steps should be taken to effectively use them.

Apart from precautions, factors like clarity of layout, accessibility of installation, live line
indicators and segregation can contribute substantially to the safety during operation and
maintenance work.

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SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM OF 33 KV/440 V SUBSTATION

33 KV supply from Electricity Board

Isolator
Lightening
arrester

Isolator Isolator

33/.44 KV 33/.44 KV
Transformer Transformer

Circuit Circuit
Breaker(CB) Breaker

CB LT Bus Coupler CB

LT feeders to different Load

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CHAPTER 2

MAINTENANCE

2.1 MAINTENANCE OF TRANSFORMER

The principal object of transformer maintenance is to maintain the insulation in good

condition. Moisture, dust and excessive heat are the main reasons of insulation deterioration and
avoidance of these will keep insulation in good condition.

Oil : -

Oil is used as coolant for transformers. It assists in preventing deterioration of insulation

immersed in it.
„ Oil level should be checked at regular intervals and the cause of any serious loss of oil
shall be investigated.

„ All leaks should be repaired as quickly as possible.

„ Samples of the oil should be taken at regular intervals and should be tested for dielectric
strength, acidity and crackle test.

„ If the dielectric strength is low, oil should be reconditioned by passing it either through a
centrifugal separator or a filter.
Reconditioning as mentioned above does not remove the acidity. If the acidity is
increasing rapidly, the cover of the tank be removed to ascertain condition of the interior
of tank, the core and windings. If corrosion and sludge formation is evident, then
manufacturer may be consulted.

Cable boxes:
The sealing arrangements for filling holes should be checked each year. If the compound has
cracked, it should be replaced. Gasketed joint should be examined for tightness.

Explosion Vent:
The diaphram which is fitted at the end of the vent should be inspected at frequent intervals and
replaced if damaged. If the diaphram has broken as a result of a fault in the transformer,
the nature and cause of the fault must be determined before replacing.

Breather (Silica gel):

Breather should be examined at intervals not exceeding three months to ascertain if the silica-gel
requires changing. The frequency of inspection depends upon climate and operating
conditions. More frequent inspections are needed if the climate is humid and load is
fluctuating.

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When majority of silica gel crystals have turned pink the silica gel should be replaced or
reactivated. Heat the crystals in a shallow pan at a temperature of 150-200° C till the
original blue colour is regained.

Bushings:
Porcelain insulators should be cleaned at convenient intervals when the transformer is out of
service. During cleaning operation the poreclains should be examined for cracks or other
defects. Oil level in oil filled bushings should be checked at regular intervals.

Oil Conservators :
A valve is generally fitted at the lowest point of the conservator for draining and sampling. When
sampling care must be taken to run off any contaminated oil before taking a sample for
testing. The inside of conservator should be cleaned every two or three years.

Buchholz Relay :
Routine operation and mechanical inspection/tests should be carried out at one or two yearly
intervals.

The operation is tested by injecting air into the relay through the lower pet cock of a
double float relay or the 45° pet cock of a single float relay. After inspection, any air which
has accumulated in the upper gas chamber must be released by the upper pet cock, by
filling the chamber with oil.

To carry out mechanical inspection, the oil level must be brought below the level of relay.
The floats should be able to rise and fall freely. The mercury switches should be tightly
clamped. If the glass of a mercury switch is cracked, there will be clouding of glass, in
such cases, switch must be replaced.

Gaskets:
Gaskets sometimes shrink during service. It is therefore necessary to check every six months the
tightness of all bolts & gasket joints. The bolts should be tightened to avoid uneven
pressures. Leaking gaskets should be replaced as soon as possible.

Core and windings:

The core and windings should be removed from the tank for visual inspection at two years intervals.
The windings and core must be removed with great care, under cover and in a dry place. If
this is not possible a visual inspection of the transformer should be carried out. The
windings should be examined to ensure that no sludge has been deposited and blocking
the oil ducts.

Any loose nuts and bolts should be tightened before lifting the core and all connections of
windings to bushings or tap changer must also be disconnected.

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Pipe work:
The pipe work should be inspected at least once in a year. Leaks may be due to badly seated
joints caused by misalignment. In this case, pipes should be aligned and the joints remade.

2.1.1 Recommended Maintenance Schedule for Transformer of Capacities less than

1000 KVA .
(IS : 10028 Part III)
(Clauses 4.5, 6.1 and 6.2)

Inspection Items to be Inspection notes Action required if

Frequency inspected inspection shows
unsatisfactory
condition
Hourly i) Load (amp.) Check against Reduce load if
rated figure higher
ii)Temperature Check Oil Switch off if the
temperature & oil temp. is high
iii) Voltage ambient temp. Take corrective
Check against action
rated figure.
Daily Dehydrating Check colour of If silicagel is
breather active agent. pink, change it.
The gel may be
reactivated for
use again
Monthly Oil level in Check transformer If low, top up
Transformer oil level with dry oil.
Connection Check tightness Examine
transformer for
leaks.
Quarterly Bushing Examine for Clean or replace
cracks & dirt
deposits.

Inspection Items to be Inspection notes Action required if

Frequency inspected inspection shows
unsatisfactory
condition
Half i) Oil Check the Improve
Yearly conservator moisture ventilation and
Check oil.
ii) Cable boxes, Inspect for leaks, Attend defects if
gasket joints, cracks etc. any.
gauges and
general paint
works
Yearly i) Transformer Check the di- Take suitable
oil electric strength action to restore
and water content. quality of oil.
Check for acidity

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and sludge.
ii) Earth Check values of Take suitable
resistance earth resistance action if earth
resistance is high.
iii) Relay, Examine relay and Clean the
alarms and alarm contacts, components and
their their operation, replace contacts
circuits etc. fuses etc. Check and fuses if
relay accuracy, necessary, change
etc. the setting, if
necessary.
5 Yearly Core and Overall inspection Wash with clean
windings including lifting of dry oil.
core and coils

2.1.2 Recommended Maintenance Schedule for Transformer of Capacities of 1000 KVA

& Above.

S. Inspecti Items to be Inspection Action required if

N. on inspected notes inspection shows
unsatisfactory
condition
Hourly 1. Ambient - -
1. Temperature
2. Winding temp Check that Shut down the
temperature transformer and
rise is within investigate if it
limit is persistently
3. Oil temp. It should be higher than
reasonable normal.
4. Load (amps.) Check An improper
against rated condition can
figures. cause excessive
core loss.
5. Voltage Check & Switch off if
record excessively high.
2. Daily 1. Oil level in Check oil If low, top up
transformer level with dry oil,
examine
transformer for
leaks.
2. Relief Check for Replace if
diaphragm any crack or cracked or broken
(explosion damage.
vent)

S. Inspect- Items to be Inspection Action required if

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No ion inspected notes inspection shows

unsatisfactory
condition
Daily 3. Dehydra-
Check that air If silica gel is
tingpassages are pink change it.
breather
free.
Check colour
of active agent.
3. Quarterly 1. Bushing Examine for Clean or replace.
cracks & dirt
deposits.
2. Oil in Check for Take suitable
transformer dielectric action to restore
strength & quality of oil.
water content
3.Dehydra- Check oil level Make up oil if
ting in oil cup and required.
breather ensure air
passages are
free.
4. Yearly 1. Oil in Check for Filter or replace if
transformer acidity & not in order
sludge
2. Insulation Compare with Process if
resistance value at the required.
time of
commissioning

S. Inspection Items to be Inspection Action required if

No inspected notes inspection shows
unsatisfactory
condition
Yearly 3. Oil filled Test oil Filter or replace.
bushings
4. Gasket Check for Tighten the bolts
joints leakage or evenly to avoid
cracks. uneven pressure.
5. Cable Check for Replace gaskets if
boxes sealing leaking.
arrangements.
Examine
compound for
cracks.
6. Arcing Examine for Clean
horns dirt deposits.

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7. Surge Examine for Clean or replace.

diverter cracks & dirt
and gaps deposits.
8. Relays, Examine Clean
alarm, relay alarm components &
their contacts their replace contacts
circuits & operation, & fuses if
etc. fuses etc. necessary.
Check relay Change the
accuracy etc. setting if
necessary.

S. Inspect Items to be Inspection Action required if

No ion inspected notes inspection
shows
unsatisfactory
condition
Yearly 9. Temperature Pockets Oil to be
indicator holding replenished if
thermometer required.
s should be
checked.
5. a) 5 yrl 1000 to 3000 Overall Wash with clean
(POH) KVA Capacity inspection oil.
Transformer including
lifting of
core & coils.
6. b) 7-10 Above 3000 Overall Wash with clean
yrly KVA Capacity inspection oil.
(POH) Transformer including
lifting of
core & coils.

ƒ The silicagel may be reactivitated by heating to 150-200° C.

ƒ Every time the oil is changed, oil seal should also be changed.

ƒ No work should be done on any transformer unless it is disconnected from all external circuits and
the tank and all windings have been solidly earthed.

ƒ In case of anything abnormal occuring during service, maker’s advice should be obtained giving
him complete particulars regarding the nature and extent of occurance, together with the name plate
particulars.

2.2 MAINTENANCE OF CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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Of many items which need inspection and maintenance, the circuit breaker is perhaps the
most important. Circuit breakers usually need more frequent and more prolonged maintenance. In
general, for maintenance of CB the instructions of manufacturer should be followed. A few salient
points on maintenance of CB are given below:

Under normal operating conditions during regular inspections following checks should be
made.

„ The contacts should be checked for proper alignment.

„ The oil level should be checked and maintained.

„ The oil condition should be tested, if dielectric strength is lower than specified, oil should be
filtered. While taking oil samples normal precautions should be followed. If water is found
an investigation of the cause should done and a remedial action should be taken.

„ All insulating parts should be thoroughly cleaned to remove all traces of carbon which may
remain after the oil has been drained from the tank.

„ Check the functioning of the breaker through devices which will have to function on fault or
overlaod.

„ Check indicating devices such as mechanical on and off indication, as an incorrect indication
may at some times lead to a fatal accident.

„ Check auxiliary switches for cleanliness and correct contact making.

„ Check all bolts and nuts for tightness.

„ Check links of operating mechanism for smooth movement. A small quantity of appropriate
lubricant should be applied at joints. Excess of lubricant should be avoided because it may
find way in other parts. Remove dust laden lubricating oil before applying new lubricant.
If a CB operate under fault conditions to interrupt a fault, then maintenance after such
occurences should be carried out giving special attention to the following items.
„ Current carrying parts: All contacts including isolator contacts should be examined,
dressed or replaced if necessary.

„ Insulation should be cleaned to remove carbon deposits. Examination to be made of

cracks, tracking or other damages.

„ Arc control devices should be checked and dismantled, if any carbon or metallic
deposits are found, these should be removed.

„ All joints and seal should be examined for tightness.

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„ Oil should be checked in case of oil circuit breaker.

„ The general inspection for any mechanical damage or distortion of the structure and
mechanism should be made. The switch gear should be closed and tripped by each of
the methods provided.

In addition to the periodical maintenance carried out as above, every circuit breaker will be
completely overhauled after five year interval.

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2.2.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR OCB

For preventive maintenance of Oil Circuit Breaker (OCB) the following steps should be taken :

Frequency of Eqpt./items Details of the Remarks.

maintenance to be maintenance work to
maintained. be done.
After 30 nos. a) Cleaning Remove all dirt by -
of tripping cleaning with dry
(keep record cloth.
of trippings) b) Oil i) Test for dielectric In case of
or earlier strength, moisture short
& acidity . circuit,
ii) Change or filter the oil
the oil as should be
necessary and fill examined
up to the level. imme-
iii) Check also if the diately.
oil has become
thick or
carbonised.
iv) Keep record of oil
test results.

Frequency of Eqpt./items to Details of the Remarks.

maintenance be maintenance work to
maintained. be done.

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After 30 nos. c) Contacts Check for correct The contacts

of tripping alignment of under short
(keep record contacts and circuit
of trippings) proper contact conditions
or earlier pressure. should be
Also check if three examined at
contacts close the earliest.
simultaneously. Use only
Examine for burning smooth
& other damages files/or fine
of contacts such sand paper
as burns and for removing
pittings. the carbon
Lubricate the deposits and
contacts with burns etc.
petroleum jelly.

d) Inspect for any -

Auxiliary deterioration.
contacts. Check for proper
contact and
apply a thin film
of vaseline.

Frequency of Eqpt./items to Details of the Remarks.

maintenance be maintenance work to be
maintained. done.
After 30 nos. e) Insulators Clean & examine for -
of tripping signs of damage.
(keep record Check insulation
of trippings) resistance.
or earlier Replace & renew
where necessary.
Quarterly f) Mechanism Check for tightness of -
all bolts, nuts &
screws.
Check trip plunger &
reset correctly.
Check & lubricate
racking interlock
and all other moving
parts.
Check operation of
tank lowering device
and lubricate as
necessary.

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Examine tank linings

for any deterioration
due to absorption of
moisture etc. and
replace if necessary.
Frequency Eqpt./items to Details of the Remarks
of be maintained. maintenance work to be
maintenance done.
Quarterly g) Auxiliary Examine, clean & adjust as
switches necessary.
h) Auxiliary Check & renew, where
fuses necessary.
i) Main Inspect and tighten. --
connections
j) Small i) Examine auxiliary --
wiring and wiring and other
other connections for tightness
connections ii) Megger test of the
control wiring, closing
and tripping coils etc.
Recondition or replace
as necessary.
k) Indicators Check for satisfactory --
& operation adjust where
measuring necessary.
instruments.
l) Earthing Check leads and tighten --
connections.
m) CTs and i) Examine and clean the
PTs bushings.
ii) Check oil for correct
level and proper
dielectric strength.
iii) Test, CTs and PTs by
megger. Recondition or
replace as necessary.

Note:

i) Before putting the OCB to service , check it for correct operations.

ii) Measurement of insulation resistance of the complete breaker in closed position, during
quarterly maintenance, should be done by disconnecting the incoming and outgoing
cables.

2.3 MAINTENANCE OF ISOLATORS

The ease of maintenance is mainly a question of access. This is influenced by the method
of mounting. Isolators mounted upside down, or with their insulators horizontal often present

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access problem. During maintenance insulators are cleaned with lintless cloth slightly soaked in
gasoline. The conditions of all contacts is checked and on detecting any trace of burning, defective
contacts are cleaned or replaced with new ones. Old grease is washed from the insulation rubbing
the part with kerosene and a thin layer of fresh grease is applied. Loose bolts and nuts are
tightened at all points. The operating mechanism of isolator is checked by closing and opening
each isolator several times with the line de-energised.
When adjusting the mechanical part of 3 phase isolators, the switch blades are checked for
simultaneous closing isolator blades are checked for ease of engagement with fixed contact jaws.
Isolator contacts must make a close fit in order to avoid excessive heating when closed.
This is checked by feeler gauge of 0.05mm (10mm wide). Contact springs are checked both in
compressed and free state. Contact surface are coated with acid free petroleum jelly containing
minute quantity of graphite.
Condition of isolator insulation is determined by measuring insulation resistance with
mega-meter. The general overhaul of isolating switch should be carried out every 2-3 years.

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2.4 Schedule of Inspection and Maintenance of Switch Yard and Other Substation
Equipment

S. Name of Details Period between

No apparatus inspection
1. Switch Examine post and Half yearly during
Yard, bus switch insulation, prearranged shut
bars, busbar expansion joints downs.
support etc. Clean contacts and
insulators, lubricate switches.
air break
switches,
fuses,
contacts etc.

2. Lightening a) Cleaning, examining a) Half yearly or

arrester for cracks or damaged whenever
glass and meggering. prearranged
shutdown for other
works are arranged.
b) Check gap setting. b) Half yearly or
whenever
prearranged
shutdown for other
works are arranged.
c) Oxide film arresters c) Yearly, preferably
changing. before the
lightening season.

S. Name of Details Period between

No apparatus inspection
3. Batteries a) Checking specific a) Weekly
gravity & voltage of
each cell.
b) Cleaning of terminals b) Weekly for lead
applying vaseline and storage batteries.
topping up with
distilled water.
c) Station batteries. c) Before & after
charging and weekly
when trickled
charges exist.

d) Knife cells d) Monthly.

e) Overhaul of nife e) 1½ yrs. or as
batteries. recommended by
manufacturer.
f) Leakage test by lamps f) Each shift.
or voltmeter method.

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4. Station a) Combined earth a) Monthly at all

earthing resistance. stations by operation
including and maintenance
transformer staff
and b) Checking the earth b) Monthly at all
lightening connections at joints stations.
arresters. etc.
c) Watering of substation c) Daily
earths.
d) Watering of distribution d) Thrice a week.
transformer station
earths.
S. Name of Details Period between
No apparatus inspection
5. Insulation Conducting megger test Monthly or when shut
resistance for tranformer, PTs/CTs. down are arranged for
other work.
6. Control Cleaning & lubricating Yearly
switches
7. a) Cable i) Examine i) Six monthly.
boxes ii) Meggering ii) Quarterly.
b) Control
cables
8. Kisoks Cleaning checking all Quarterly as and when
bolts and nuts, vermin OCB is taken up for
proffing arrangement. maintenance.
Checking of all portion
inside and outside of
kiskos against cracks or
damage. Greasing of
links and contacts.
9. Relay Relay testing Quarterly as and when
OCB is taken up for
maintenance.
10. Fire i) Checking liquid i) Monthly
fighting level
equipment. ii) Testing and refilling ii) Yearly
iii) Testing containers
for pressure. iii) Once in 3 years.

2.5 DO's & DON'Ts

2.5.1 DO’s

1. Ensure all safety arrangement while working on electrical installation.

2. Ensure that all tool & tackles are in good & working condition.

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3. Check and thoroughly investigate the transformer whenever any alarm or protection is
operated.
4. Check the protection system periodically.

5. Check silicagel regularly.

6. Examine the bushings for dirt deposit, coats and clean them periodically.

7. Attend the bushing leakage immediately..

8. Do earthing of all points before starting maintenance.

9. Keep all spares away from dirt.

10. Work with full confidence

11. Trained the staff in operating the fire-extinguishers .

12. Always avoid un-balance loading on phase.

2.5.2 DON’Ts

1. Don’t use low capacity lifting jacks on transformer.

2. Don’t leave circuit tap switch unlock.

3. Don’t leave any loose connection.

4. Don’t meddle with protection system.

5. Don’t allow conservator oil level to fall below 1/4th level.

6. Don’t parallel transformer which do not full fill the necessary requirement.

7. Don’t allow unauthorised entry near the transformer.

8. Don’t overload the transformer other than the specified limit mentioned.

9. Don’t light the nuts & bolts in excess to stop any leakage.

Don’t avoid any unusual noise/occurance noticed in the substation.

Never use fuses higher than the prescribed rates on HT and LT sides.

Earthing connections should never be done in loose manner. Simply twisting of GI wires would be
dangerous. The earthing connections should as far as possible be done by using
continuous wire or providing suitable connectors. It should be ensured that these
connections are tightened rigid.

Never keep the breather pipe open or exposed.

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Never charge the transformer with voltage more than primary voltage rating.

Don’t ignore safety rules during maintenance work .

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CHAPTER 3

FAILURE ANALYSIS

3.1 CABLE - CAUSES OF FAILURE

„ Thermal de-gradition due to increase in temperature

„ Dielectric instability
„ Void formation in insulation due to alternate cooling and heating with load cycles
„ Excessive voltage stress
„ Moisture in insulation
„ Mechanical damage

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3.2. TRANSFORMER FAILURE ANALYSIS :

S.n Nature of Cause of Failure Remedial action

Failure recommended
1. Inter-turn a) Transient a) Lighting arrester
short over-voltage should be provided.
b) Moisture in b) B.D.V. of oil should be
oil checked periodically
regularly. Oil shall be
purified if the BDV
goes below the
permissible value.

2. Primary coil Carbon particle a) The core of the

burnt due to in the oil. transformer should be
excessive lifted and major
temp. of coil overhaul of transformer
should be carried out.
b) Regulating sheet
should be provided in
between the two limbs
of transformer

3. Primary a) Improper Condition of transformer

winding cooling should be monitored.
earthed at the Condition of oil should be
bottom coil. b) Formation of monitored through
sludge D.G.A. method.
S.n Nature of Cause of Failure Remedial action
Failure recommended
4. Primary Poor quality of Soldered joint fails. This
winding soldered joints should be replaced by a
open circuit crimped joint.
5. Open circuit Improper The terminal connection
at tap- terminations should be provided with
changer crimped sockets and
secured properly with bolt.
nut and washers.
6. Bulging of a) Rubbing of It occurs in large
coils in large coils transformers which are
transformers b) Shrinkage of equipped with adjustable
winding screw on the clamping ring
assembly placed on outer end of
c) Insulating coil. The screws should be
material tightened up and wedges
loosens, should be driven after 6
resulting in months to 1 year of
winding commissioning of

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failure under transformer.

influence of
thermal
expansion &
contraction.

3.3 SWITCH GEARS - CAUSES OF FAILURE

„ Improper contact alignment

„ operating mechanism failure due to improper maintenance
„ Operating mechanism sluggish due to mechanical defects
„ Low insulation resistance due to moisture content and dust
„ Low IR due to carbonization of contacts
„ Unequal contact wipe and travel
„ Defective safety shutters
„ Entry of lizards, snakes, mice etc.
„ Thermal breakdown of insulating material.

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REFERENCES

1. Papers presented during the seminar on “Maintenance of 33/.44 KV Substation” on

24/02/2000 at CAMTECH, Gwalior.

2. Design Manual for General Power Supply installations, Vol.3, issued by Railway
Board, New Delhi.

3. “Distribution Transformer Service Book” publised by M. P. Electricity Board.

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DISTRIBUTION LIST

Railway Board, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi

Addl. Member (Elect.).

Officer on Special Duty (Elect.)
3. Executive Director (EE/G).
4. Executive Director (E&R).
5. Executive Director (Safety).

RDSO, Manak Nagar, Lucknow

6. Secretary to DG for kind information of DG/RDSO.

7. Executive Director (PS)
8. Director (PS)
9. Library

Zonal HQ

10. Chief Electrical Service Engineer,

Central Railway ,
Parcel Office Building, II - Floor,
CST, Mumbai - 400001.

11. Chief Electrical Service Engineer

Western Railway,
Church Gate, Mumbai.

12. Chief Electrical Service Engineer

Southern Railway,
Chennai.

13. Chief Electrical Service Engineer

S.C. Railway,
Secunderabad.

14. Chief Electrical Service Engineer

Eastern Railway,
Fairly Palace, Calcutta.

15. Chief Electrical Service Engineer

South Eastern Railway,
Garden Reach, Calcutta - 43

16. Chief Electrical Service Engineer

Northern Railway,
Baroda House New Delhi.

17. Chief Electrical Service Engineer

Northern East Railway,
Gorakhpur - 273 012.

18. Chief Electrical Engineer

Northern East Frontier Railway,
Malegaon, Guwahati - 781 011.

Chief Electrical Engineer

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East Central Railway

Hajipur.

Chief Electrical Engineer

North - Central Railway
Allahabad.

Chief Electrical Engineer

North Western Railway
Jaipur – 302 006.

Chief Electrical Engineer

South Western Railway
Banglore – 560 023.
23. Chief Electrical Engineer
West Central Railway
C.S.T.E. Office,
Jabalpur, (M.P.)

24 Chief Electrical Engineer

East Coast Railway
BDA Rental colony Railway Complex,
Chandrasekharpur, Bhuvaneshwar.

Divisons

25. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

CENTRAL RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
MUMBAI CST. 400 001

26. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

CENTRAL RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
BHOPAL M..P.

27. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

CENTRAL RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
JHANSI U.P. 284 001

28. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

CENTRAL RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
BHUSAVAL - MAHARASTRA - 425 201

29. D.E.E.(G)
CENTRAL RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
SHOLAPUR.

30. D.E.E.(G)
CENTRAL RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
JABALPUR M.P. - 482 001

31. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

CENTRAL RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE

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NAGPUR - MAHARASTRA

32. D.E.E.(G)
CENTRAL RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
PUNE.

33. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
DANAPUR BIHAR -202 392

34. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
DHANBAD BIHAR 826 011

35. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
MUGHALSARAI (U.P.)

36. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
SEALDAH.

37. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
MALDA

38. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
ASANSOL

39. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
HOWRAH W.B

40. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTH - EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
IZZATNAGAR.

41. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTH - EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE, LUCKNOW

42. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTH - EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
SONPUR

43. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTH - EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
VARANASI

44. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTH - EASTERN RAILWAY

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DRM OFFICE
SAMASTIPUR.

45. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTH-EAST FRONTIER RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
LUMDING DIVISON
LUMDING

46. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTH – EAST FRONTIER RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
KATIHAR

47. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTH – EAST FRONTIER RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
NEW JALPAIGURI

48. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTH – EAST FRONTIER RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
ALIPURDUAR

49. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTH – EAST FRONTIER RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
TINSUKIA

50. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTH – EAST FRONTIER RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
SILIGUDI

51. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTH – EAST FRONTIER RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
MALDA

52. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTHERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
CHEMSFORD RD.
NEW DELHI 110 001

53. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTHERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
HAZRAT GANJ
LUCKNOW 226 001

54. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTHERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
AMBALA CANTT.

55. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTHERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE,
ALLAHABAD

56. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTHERN RAILWAY

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DRM OFFICE
FEROZPUR - 152 002.

57. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTHERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
JODHPUR 342 001

58. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTHERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
BIKANER - 334 001

59. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

NORTHERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE,
MORADABAD.

60. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTHERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
PARK TOWN,
CHENNAI - 600 003

61. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTHERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE,
MADURAI

62. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTHERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
TRIVENDRAM - 695 014

63. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTHERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
PALGHAT - 678 001

64. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTHERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE,
BANGLORE CITY - 560 023

65. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTHERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
TIRUCHIRAPALLI - 620 001

66. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTH-CENTRAL RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
SECUNDERABAD - 500 003

67. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTH-CENTRAL RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
HUBLI - 580 020.

68. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTH-CENTRAL RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE

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HYDERABAD. (A.P.)

69. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTH-CENTRAL RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
VIJAYWADA.

70. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTH-CENTRAL RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
GUNTAKAL.

71. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
KHARGPUR - 721 301

72. D.E.E.(G)
SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
ADRA - 723 121

73. D.E.E.(G)
SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
VISHAKAPATNAM A.P.

74. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
BILASPUR M.P

75. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
KHURDA ROAD. (ORISSA)

76. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
CHAKRADHARPUR

77. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
SAMBALPUR

78. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
NAGPUR

79. Sr. D.E.E.(G)

SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
WALTAIR.

80. Sr. D.E.E.(P)

WESTERN RAILWAY

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DRM OFFICE
MUMBAI CENTRAL - 400 008

81. Sr. D.E.E.(P)

WESTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
KOTA (RAJ.)

82. Sr. D.E.E.(P)

WESTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
RAJKOT (GUJRAT)

83. Sr. D.E.E.(P)

WESTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
VADODARA

84. D.E.E.(P)
WESTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
JAIPUR

85. D.E.E.(P)
WESTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
AJAMER

86. D.E.E.(P)
WESTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
BHAVNAGAR.

87. Sr. D.E.E.(P)

WESTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
RATLAM (M.P.)

88. D.E.E.(P)
WESTERN RAILWAY
DRM OFFICE
AHMEDABAD.

Institutions

89. The Director,

IRIEEN, P.Box. No. 233,
Nasik Road - 422 101

90. Principal,
Railway Staff College, Vadodara - 390 004

91. Principal ,
C.E.T.I. Central Railway, Thakurli

92. Documentation Centre/CAMTECH.

93. Library/CAMTECH.

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