PERCH
Pole equipment recloser housing
Pole equipment recloser housing
In storm conditions, overhead networks bear the brunt of the weather’s impact. Conductors from the overhead lines can clash momentarily or be knocked together by debris or tree branches. This causes the supply fuses to rupture despite the short circuit only existing for a brief time.
Network Operators must then send staff to replace fuses in these circumstances, with operational costs, and delays to customers – especially if it is unsafe to climb poles to replace fuses.
PERCH provides remote and automatic restoration of OHL bare networks during normal and/or storm conditions. Based on proven Weezap auto-reclosing technology, it also provides communication to the network management system.
The equipment is configured to restore power safely to the circuit 15 seconds after a supply interruption has occurred. This saves associated CI/CMLs penalties and the operational costs of sending staff to replace fuses.
Nested faults can be quickly identified, minimising interruptions and disruption to supply for customers
Power is restored to the circuit using Kelvatek's "tippling" techniques - this allows the identification of a remaining fault before full re-energisation, increasing safety of those nearby
The system is automatically restored after a short time, saving associated CI/CMLs penalties as well the operational costs of sending an engineer to replace fuses
With a clearer picture of response requirements, Network Operators can focus on storm damage priorities
Simply complete this enquiry form or call us on 028 9262 6989 (UK) to speak to a member of our team