The Series Winding can add or subtract voltage from the incoming voltage. Regulators typically have 16 raise taps, a neutral position and 16 lower taps. Uni-Directional – They can only change the voltage on the load-side of the regulator and have no effect on the source-side. They are a voltage source, they add or subtract. Electric utilities have achieved load reductions by reducing the voltage delivered to the load – a technique known as Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) – especially during critical peak load periods. Due to specific reasons, like space limitations, environmental aspects and security, the substation can be built using Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) technology.
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