
What are the key components of an electrical transmission and distribution system?
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Answer: A modern electrical grid is a complex network of interconnected components that work together to ensure a reliable and safe power supply. For both overhead and underground systems, the key components include:
Transmission System Components:
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transmission lines: The conductors, such as OHTL wire cable conductors, that carry bulk electricity at high voltages.
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Substations: Facilities that step up or step down voltage, and control the flow of power.
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Insulators: Devices made from porcelain, glass, or polymers that prevent the high-voltage conductors from shorting to their support structures.
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Line Hardware and Accessories: Specialized clamps, brackets, spacers, and vibration dampers that maintain the integrity and stability of the lines.
Distribution System Components:
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Distribution Feeders: The medium-voltage lines that carry power from substations to local neighborhoods.
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Distribution Transformers: Devices (often pole-mounted or pad-mounted) that step down the medium voltage to a safe, low voltage for end users.
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Poles and Towers: The structural supports for overhead conductors.
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Switchgear and Protective Equipment: Fuses, circuit breakers, and reclosers that protect the system from overcurrents and faults, ensuring safety and reliability.