European Type Substation

What is the European Type Substation?

LUGAO's engineers are highly professional and can accurately grasp the customer's project and design a suitable power distribution solution. The European Type Substation is a fully enclosed modular power distribution device that distributes and converts electrical energy. Because it originated in Europe, it is known globally as the European type. It is easy to install, safe and stable in operation, and is often referred to as the “heart” of the city. It is suitable for commercial centers, large substations, and other areas.

Benefits of European Type Substation

1. Safe and reliable, with multiple layers of protection

The modules of the European Type Substation are independent of each other, preventing faults in one device from affecting others. Equipped with microcomputer protection and dual protection consisting of vacuum circuit breakers and fuses, it eliminates the risk of short circuits.

2. Convenient installation and maintenance

The modules are factory-assembled and transported to the site. The modular design offers exceptional flexibility, enabling rapid deployment and reducing on-site construction time. Operators can easily get started and put the system into use quickly. During maintenance, the door can be opened directly without removing the top cover for inspection.

3. Flexible Expansion and Upgrades

The low-voltage switchgear in European-style substations has a significantly higher capacity expansion capability than conventional substations, and the multi-circuit design supports photovoltaic integration. During renovations, protection devices can be directly upgraded without replacing the entire enclosure.

4. High Economic Benefits

European-style substations feature high levels of intelligence, a long service life, and remote monitoring capabilities, reducing human maintenance costs. The use of high-quality components minimizes energy losses and saves on electricity costs.

Core components of European Type Substation

High voltage switchgear room module mainly includes

Ring main unit/circuit breaker/high-voltage fuse

Used to control incoming lines and provide short-circuit and overload protection

Voltage transformer

Real-time monitoring of voltage and provision of protection signals

Surge arrester

Prevents lightning strikes

Live display

Allows operators to visually see whether the high-voltage side is live

Transformer room module mainly includes

Dry-type transformer

Typically selected in areas with high fire safety requirements, featuring high insulation strength

Oil-immersed transformers

Requiring reserved space for heat dissipation

Low-voltage distribution room modules primarily include

Frame circuit breakers

Used for short-circuit protection

Capacitors

For dynamic reactive power compensation

Electric meters

For energy metering

Busbars

Low-voltage busbars primarily distribute power, while high voltage busbars handle incoming high-voltage power and distribute it to transformers.