


Adaptation & Resiliency Toolbox
Electrical Equipment Protection

What is it?
Substations have various structural, mechanical and electrical assets including transformers, switchgear, cable ducts, circuit breakers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment, equipment housing, electrical conduits, storm drainage and security systems. Assets associated with substations are vulnerable to flooding, storm surge and other water related flooding events. Some level of electrical equipment protection may be in place at existing facilities; this measure should be evaluated for applicability for each substation. This measure covers increased electrical equipment protection including equipment housing, conduit penetration relocation, waterproofing and corrosion retrofits.


What assets can be protected?


Project Phase?
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Planning
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Design
Implementation Time?
N/A beyond initial construction/installation
Useful Life?
Preliminary Costs?
$$$$
Dependent upon OEM recommendations
Waterproof or submersible equipment much more expensive than cost of ordinary installation equipment but costs will vary depending on equipment used
Benefits

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Enhances employee safety during operations/maintenance activities
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Extends asset useful life
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Enables systems assets to operate during a flood or storm event
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Mitigates corrosion to electrical systems
Limiting Factors

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Increased maintenance and inspections may be required to guarantee the correct protection of the equipment
Learn More
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