
This project provides a complete set of auxiliary power system and substation solutions for a large thermal power plant, focusing on four core aspects: "High reliability of auxiliary power, adaptation to harsh environments, intelligent O&M, efficient grid connection," creating a model power system for a modern smart power plant.
1.Core Challenges & Solutions
Challenge ① Auxiliary power system reliability requirements are extremely high, related to the entire plant's safe operation
✅ Solution:
Multiple Auxiliary Power Backup Source Systems:
Working power source (taken from) generator terminal, backup power source grid or start-up transformer.
Sets diesel generator sets as emergency safety power sources, ensuring safe emergency shutdown.
Auxiliary Power Fast Transfer Device: Uses intelligent synchronous capture technology to achieve rapid, seamless switching of auxiliary power sources.
Challenge ② Harsh plant environment, equipment needs to withstand high temperature, high dust
✅ Solution:
Special Environment Design:
Switchgear uses IP54 protection level, equipped with dust filters and anti-condensation heaters.
Busway selects high-strength fully enclosed type,耐受 (tolerates) ambient temperature -35℃ ~ +55℃.
Anti-corrosion & Explosion-proof Configuration:
Coal bunker bay, pulverizing system areas use explosion-proof distribution equipment.
Chemical workshop area equipment has anti-corrosion performance.
Challenge ③ Strict grid connection requirements, need to meet grid dispatch commands
✅ Solution:
Intelligent Substation System:
220kV/500kV substation configures microprocessor protection systems and synchronization/grid connection devices.
Equips with Automatic Generation Control (AGC) and Automatic Voltage Control (AVC) systems.
Power Quality Assurance:
Installs harmonic suppression and reactive power compensation devices, ensuring power quality at the grid connection point meets standards.
Challenge ④ Large scale of equipment, complex O&M management
✅ Solution:
Plant Intelligent Management & Control Platform:
Integrates auxiliary power monitoring, fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance functions.
Establishes equipment full lifecycle management system.
Intelligent Inspection System:
Configures inspection robots and intelligent cameras, achieving automatic equipment status collection.
2. Core System Configuration Plan
System Name | Solution | Technical Features |
Generator Outlet System | Isolated Phase Bus Generator Circuit Breaker | Reduces phase-to-phase short circuits<br>Simplifies operation |
Auxiliary Power System | 10kV Withdrawable MV Switchgear Plant LV Distribution System | Tolerates frequent operation<br>Modular design |
Substation System | Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Digital Relay Protection | Saves floor space<br>Dual-redundancy configuration |
DC & UPS System | Valve-Regulated Sealed Lead-Acid Battery Industrial-grade UPS | 220V DC system<br>Zero-second switching |
Intelligent Management & Control System | Auxiliary Power Automation System Intelligent Diagnosis Platform | Panoramic monitoring<br>Predictive maintenance |
3. Technical Highlights
⚡ Power Generation Industry Professional Design
Graded Auxiliary Power Configuration: Powers loads by Category I, II, III classification, ensuring absolute reliability for important loads.
Grounding System Optimization: Generator neutral (point) uses grounding via resistor through grounding transformer, limiting earth fault current.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Design: HV/LV systems layered layout, effectively suppressing electromagnetic interference.
⚡Special Adaptation to Harsh Environments
High Temperature Protection: Transformers use forced oil circulation air cooling, switchgear equipped with temperature control systems.
Dust-proof Design: Maintains slight positive pressure in important distribution rooms, preventing dust ingress.
Seismic Reinforcement: Equipment uses seismic design, seismic intensity level 8.
⚡Advanced Intelligent O&M
Digital Twin Application: Establishes a 3D model of the entire plant power system, achieving visual O&M.
Intelligent Early Warning System: Achieves early equipment fault warning based on AI algorithms.
Mobile O&M Management: Realizes real-time field O&M data interaction via handheld terminals.
⚡Green & Efficient Operation
Energy Efficiency Optimization System: Energy-saving control for auxiliary systems, reducing plant auxiliary power consumption rate.
Equipment Health Management: Establishes equipment health indicator system and lifespan assessment model.
Environmental Compliance Assurance: Ensures all emission indicators meet environmental requirements.
4. Expected Benefits
Reliability Improvement: Auxiliary power system availability ≥99.9%, avoiding unplanned outages.
O&M Optimization: O&M personnel work efficiency improved by 50%, maintenance costs reduced by 20%.
Economic Benefits: Reduce plant auxiliary power consumption rate by 0.5%-1%, significant annual operational cost savings.
Safety Enhancement: Achieves equipment fault warning rate of 90%, greatly enhancing operational safety.
5. Our Advantages
✔ Deep (accumulation) in power generation industry: Provided solutions for multiple large thermal, hydro, and new energy projects.
✔ Full range product capability: Full set of electrical equipment supply capability from generator outlet to substation.
✔ Professional technical team: Possesses rich experience in power plant design, installation, and commissioning.
✔ Intelligent O&M services: Provides full lifecycle intelligent O&M solutions.
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