Isolation control in the “Tarror” quarry distribution network

The reliability and operation safety of electrical equipment, as well as the level of electrical and fire safety at mining enterprises are directly related to the state of electrical networks insulation, and particularly the value of the total insulation resistance relative to the ground. Controlling these parameters in the electrical equipment operation allows increasing the efficiency and reliability of such equipment. The paper concentrates on the current problem of selecting methods to monitor the isolation parameters of the network phases relative to the ground in the distribution electric networks with an isolated neutral. It briefly describes “Zeravshan” joint venture, the isolation control system developed for it and the results of its computer model based operability tests. Studies have shown that at rated load in the network, the error in determining the total insulation resistance is under 20%, which proves the operability of the proposed network phase isolation monitoring system relative to the ground. Thus, the implementation of the developed insulation parameter monitoring system in distribution networks operation will improve the reliability and safety of power supply.