Emergency Restoration Systems

Minimizing the power interruption duration

Electricity is the motor of modern society. Without it, everything would come to a standstill. Our great dependence on electricity becomes clear as soon as we have to do without it. High voltage lines are a critical factor in the distribution of electricity. If an overhead line or cable failure occurs, the connection should be restored as quickly as possible. The owner of the transmission network can be exposed to claims for compensation if he does not take adequate precautions to prevent or limit a disruption to the network. This becomes increasingly relevant in markets with Third Party Access rules in many countries.

These are good reason enough for KEMA and Spie to design the next generation Emergency Restoration Systems. A unique system, which guarantees quick restoration in case of a grid failure and a safeguard for transmission operators against the growing possibilities of claims.

The mean features of the Emergency Restoration System are:

• quickly erected energy line: a forty-five meter tower can normally be erected within four hours
• ideal system for difficult terrain and very small building sites: the towers are erected vertically, no cranes or helicopters are necessary
• easy storage and handling of the equipment: no single part weights more than 135 kg and the columns have no protruding parts
• logistics simplicity: two complete towers including all accessories and necessary tools are stored in one 20 ft container
• rapid restoration.