International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT)
ISSN: 2249 – 8958, Volume-9, Issue-1, October 2019
3626
Published By:
Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering
& Sciences Publication
Retrieval Number: A2701109119/2019©BEIESP
DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.A2701.109119
Abstract: The existing ESASIRF program (Transmission Line
Route Selection Application Model and Development of
Environmental Sensitive Area (ESA) Safe and Intelligent Route
Finder (ESASIRF) and integration with PLS-CAD) does not
cover substation selection and environmental protection. It
focuses only on an assessment of the risk of landslides
concerning the proposed route of transmission. This study
presents the potential of an integrated system using the
Geographical Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing
techniques in substation selection to develop an automatic and
intelligence method for substation planning in this specific
delicate area of the environment. During the selection of the
proposed substation, a social impact assessment was also
included in this research by defining requirements, problems as
well as suitable mitigation measures. With this research, all
spatial data for South Putrajaya is acquired and the previous
system can be fully utilized. Spatial data from this research were
also used to define soil type and flood-prone areas. Finally, this
system will be used to assist TNBs in gazetting by applying
sustainable concepts in their Transmission Route and Corridor
by following Section 21 and Section 22 ACT 172 1973.
Keywords: Substation, Transmission Line Geographical
Information System, Remote Sensing
I. INTRODUCTION
The substation is a component of the power generation,
transmission, and distribution system [1]. It serves as
electricity supply sources for the local distribution fields
where they are situated. The primary roles of the substation
are to receive energy transmitted at high voltage from the
generating station and to reduce the voltage to a standard
that is suitable for local distribution and to provide
switching facilities [2]. At some places, the existing
substation facilities are not sufficient to supply energy in a
service region due to the rapid economic and population
growth. In such cases, new substations must be built or
replaced in some critical instances to supply new demand
[3]. The decision on the optimum place and the number of
new substations to be built is difficult in many cases [4], [5].
Determination of the location of new substations generally
depends on several conditions including geographical
constraints of the region that horizontal load growth occurs
Revised Manuscript Received on September 22, 2019.
Intan Nor Zuliana Baharuddin, Institute of Energy
Infrastructure,Universiti Tenaga Nasional,43000 Kajang, Malaysia
Rasyikin Roslan, Rohayu Che Omar, Institute of Energy
Infrastructure,Universiti Tenaga Nasional,43000 Kajang, Malaysia
Mohamad Syamzari Zulkarnain, Institute of Energy
Infrastructure,Universiti Tenaga Nasional,43000 Kajang, Malaysia
Warishah Abdul Wahab, Institute of Energ y Infrastructure,Universiti
Tenaga Nasional,43000 Kajang, Malaysia
Badariah Solemon, Institute of Energ y Infrastructure,Universiti
Tenaga Nasional,43000 Kajang, Malaysia
in, possession of the areas (private or public property), and
other economic aspects [6].
The Geographical Information System (GIS) has
significantly improved the energy industry efficiency
[7],[8]. GIS is widely used for fault analysis, optimization of
networks, load forecasting, cost estimation and selection of
suitable areas, etc [9]. GIS applications serve a significant
part in designing, analyzing and controlling contemporary
energy systems. It improves the visualization of the energy
system by associating spatial data with electrical network
transmission and other assets [9].
A. Study Area
South Putrajaya was chosen as the study area in this
study. According to the land use agriculture map, Putrajaya
South majorly consists of the federal government
administration building, village, and orchard. The
topography of the area land consists of slightly-to-
moderately hilly terrain with elevation varies from 20
meters to 240 meters. Locations of the study area are shown
in Fig. 1.
Fig.1Site locations for substation development in
SouthPutrajaya
II. METHODOLOGY
The methodology of this study is divided into three (3)
main phases as is shown in Fig. 2.
Fig.2 Flow chart for substation finder analysis
Enhancement of Application Model for
Substation Site Selection
Intan Nor Zuliana Baharuddin, Rasyikin Roslan, Rohayu Che Omar, Mohamad Syamzari
Zulkarnain, Warishah Abdul Wahab, Badariah Solemon