Sheikh Bahaei 20/63/230/400 kV GIS Substation

Sheikh Bahaei 20/63/230/400 kV GIS Substation

Period 2005–2010
Client Tehran Regional Electricity Company
Location Tehran – Hemmat Expressway
Stage Provisional delivery

Technical Specifications

•    400 kV section: two line feeders and two transformer feeders in a four-breaker ring arrangement
•    230 kV section: two line feeders, two transformer feeders, and one bus section feeder in single busbar arrangement
•    63 kV section: four overhead line feeders, eight cable line feeders, two transformer feeders, and one bus section feeder in single busbar arrangement
•    20 kV section: two incoming feeders, sixteen outgoing feeders, one bus section feeder, and one riser feeder in single busbar arrangement
•    Equipped with seven single-phase transformers (20/230/400 kV), each rated at 167 MVA, with one transformer reserved as backup
•    Special substation design includes overhead reserve busbars for 400 kV and 230 kV, enabling the reserve transformer to replace any of the six main units within a few hours

Moshanir responsibility:

Moshanir acted as consultant for:
•    Electrical and civil design
•    Equipment procurement
•    Supervision of installation, testing, and commissioning
•    Full engineering and supervisory services across phases I, II, and III

Key Achievements

•    Capability to replace any 400 kV transformer within a few hours using the reserve transformer
•    Enhanced reliability and operational flexibility of Tehran’s transmission network