CANADIAN ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Division of 618024 Ontario Incorporated
20 Alden Road, Markham, Ontario L3R 2S1
Tel: (905) 474-0777 Fax: (905) 474-1812
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Canadian Electrical Services
February 16, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 1
CANADIAN INNOVATION
A guide to CES’s Compact Substation Transformer
Canadian Electrical Services
Established in 1985, C.E.S has grown to become a
competitive and innovative manufacturer of distribution
transformers. While it has seen expansion in facility and team
member
size,
Canadian
Electrical
Services
has
simultaneously striven to re-design more efficient and
competitive transformers to meet the growing demand for
energy distribution. Continual improvement is not only an
objective at C.E.S, it is a tool used to ensure that our
customers are getting the most up to date technology
available on the market. A commitment to quality and
innovation has lead Canadian Electrical Services to the
development and manufacturing of larger, more efficient three
phase power transformers, distributed across Canada and
worldwide.
A look into the 3 Phase Substation
The current market demands of all transformer manufacturers,
the ability to distribute power at minimal cost and maximum
efficiency. For greater power distribution, such as in industrial
or commercial spaces, a compact substation is proven to be
more effective than utilizing a set of single phase transformers
in one location. It’s abilities to transmit power over greater
distances, with minimal losses, makes this type of transformer
quite attractive for those seeking efficient power distribution.
That is why C.E.S has interrogated the current design for the 3
phase substation transformer, seeking to modernize and
affectively produce a unit of greater value.
Parts and Components- Construction Details
Canadian Electrical Services utilizes parts and components
from North American manufacturers and suppliers. Below is a
breakdown of the key components needed for Substation
manufacturing.
SF6 Main Switch
3PH,630AMP,60HZ,15.5KV,SF6,95BIL
The SF6 Switch from Canada Power Products has been
manufactured and tested as per applicable portions of NEMA,
IEEE, ANSI as well as other industry standards. All CPP
switches feature a corrosion resistant, SF6 filled, mild steel
tank, suited for underground, outdoor or indoor use. The
switch components are safely sealed within the welded tank
and are utilized in system voltages up to 38kV (200-600amps).
Lightening Arrestor
15kV, MCOV 10.2KV, DUTY CL.12KV
Surge Arrestor from Cooper
Power System. All units are
equip with a Cooper Power
Systems surge arrestor to provide
protection from an overvoltage or
surge. Installed to provide shielded
dead front arrestor protection, they conform to IEEE standards
of manufacturing. Please consult Cooper Power System for
more details.
LV Breaker
100AMP,Ic=25KA THERMAL MAG.
3P,MCCB. Compact Substations
have Schneider Electric LV
Breakers installed in the event of
overloads, short circuits and ground
faults. The Schneider LV breaker is
yet another protective mechanism
for the electrical system.
Surge Suppressor
80KAMP,480/277 3
PH,4WIRE,SURGELOGIC. A Surge
Suppressor from Schneider Electric
is installed in every unit. Its unique
design allows it to be installed in
close proximity to power panels. Please see Schneider
Electric for details.
Liquid Level Gauge
Units come with fully
installed liquid level
gauges with either 1 or 2
micro switches for control.
A variety of sizes are
available to suit unique needs as well
Thermometer
Units are also equip with
remote liquid or winding
temperature indicators of
varying sizes.
Key Interlock
Substations are provided with
extra protection from the B-series
actuated bolt mechanism locking
unit from Superior Interlock Corp.
Specifically, key interlocks are
placed between the breaker and
bayonet fuse compartments, but
can also be used to protect circuit
breakers, valves and ground
switches.
Ion Digital Meter (Ion-7350)
Supplied by Schneider Electric, Ion7350 digital meters are installed in all
units for power monitoring, control and
reporting purposes. Accumulated
meter readings are saved and can be
linked into your management software
for analytical purposes.
Bay-O-Net (25 amp)
Cooper Power Systems Bay-ONet fuses, designed to protect
the power distribution system,
are installed in C.E.S.
transformers. These bay-o-net
fuses are ideal for use in FR3
fluid filled transformers, and
can be used for subsurface or
padmount power transformers.
Figure 1 Installed Bay-O-Nets
ELSP Fuse
ELSP fuses, which are
designed specifically for
use in oil-filled
transformers, are utilized
in C.E.S’s compact
substation transformers.
As these fuses are current
limiting, their presence
minimizes the current
stress on the power
system and equipment as a whole. Please see Cooper Power
for more detail.
Neutral Sensor (4001600AMP) and CT’s
Provided by Schneider
electric, Neutral Sensors
as well as CT’s are
installed inside the
transformer panel. In the
event of a short circuit or
fault in the system, these
devices trip the breaker.
Ethernet Gateway
The UDS1100-IAP
Ethernet Gateway device
by Lantronix, installed in
each unit, allows the
customer to connect,
control and manage the
transformer remotely via
the Internet or Ethernet.
The advantage of having
quick access and
information from substations, is unmatched by single phase
units.
Figure 2 Panel
control and
distribution devices
include 25va
transformers, fuses
and C.T. shortening
block.