The magazine of Friedhelm Loh Group

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Transformer substations: Good to know

Transformer substations have a key role to play in the energy transition. To be fit for the future, they need to keep pace with the latest technological developments, be planned efficiently and be equipped with state-of-the-art control technology. The foundations for rapid development are standardisationand endto- end digitalisation – two key elements that are already well established in industry. Eplan, Rittal and entegra are supplying the appropriate tools and modules for converting primary and secondary technology quickly.

Text Gerald Scheffels, Hans Robert Koch ––– Photography

WHAT EXACTLY IS PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY?

Primary technology covers all the equipment that is needed to distribute and transport electrical energy – switchgear, busbars, disconnectors, transformers and cables.

The “primtech 3D by entegra”software offers an efficient way of planning and designing outdoor switchgear for transformer substations. Fully functional 3D models serve as the basis for the digital twin for seamless integration into state-of-the-art planning and operating concepts.

Find out more: www.primtech.com



WHAT EXACTLY IS SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY?

Secondary technology covers all the equipment and systems that are not used directly for transporting or transforming electrical energy, but instead for controlling and monitoring the primary technology.

Eplan, with its Eplan Data Portal and Eplan Platform, offers suitable device data and software tools for efficient electrical engineering – from preliminary planning to engineering with the automated creation of schematics. Rittal VX enclosure system technology and design-tested VX25 Ri4Power switchgear and power distributionsystems ensure reliable operation.

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