Optimum proactive maintenance on medium voltage oil circuit breakers

Abstract

This Final Report informs the reader on the activities to be undertaken by the student to deliver a project on the possible rescheduling of maintenance on medium voltage oil circuit breakers. It contains a brief description of the current maintenance process, research in the field of oil insulated medium voltage circuit breakers, possible solutions, and the key deliverables. The project is a research project to investigate the implications of extending the recommended service intervals and still ensure a safe, reliable and cost effective electricity supply.