Gas-insulated substation tested to withstand 0.5 g seismic shock
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Seismic tests were conducted at Japan's Mitsubishi Electric Itami Works on a simulation of a gas-insulated substation (GIS) circuit-braker position. The tests demonstrated that the GIS could safely replace air-insulated circuit switches that had fallen down during the Jan 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1997
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Standardized, 50-yr-old substation construction still cuts costs today
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The Consumers Energy Co of Jackson, MI has institutionalized its substation construction technology it co-developed with V&S Schuler Engineering Inc. The 50-year-old technology, called the 'Erecticon' employs standardized lattice structural parts which decreases costs and construction time.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1997
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Keep one step ahead of critters in the substation
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Electric utilities must prevent animals from being accidentally electrocuted in their substations to prevent costly equipment damages. Methods include the use of traps, scare devices, animal guards and ultrasonic repellers.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1996
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