At 2 o’clock on January 23 (the 2nd day of the Lunar New Year), the 500kV Vinh Tan substation (Binh Thuan) was put into operation once more following 3 days of construction, replacing 15 power supply current transformers. voltage 500 kV.
To find out why this project has to be built during Tet, the reporter had an interview with Mr. Dinh Van Cuong – Deputy Director of Power Transmission Company 3 – PTC3.
– Please tell me why the right occasion Lunar New Year 2023, Power Transmission Company 3 (PTC3) cooperates with Technical Service Company Electricity transmission (NPTS) repair and replace equipment at Vinh Tan 500kV Substation?
Mr. Dinh Van Cuong: Vinh Tan 500kV transformer station plays an important role in the national transmission grid system, is the node to transmit power from the cluster of thermal power plants under Vinh Tan Power Center as well as to release capacity from other power plants. renewable energy sources in Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan provinces, and at the same time creating a connection between 220kV and 500kV grids in the region.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2023 in particular as well as the series of major holidays in the year, the demand for load is often low, so it is convenient to cut off the power to replace, repair and maintain equipment.
[Dự án đường dây 500kV Vân Phong-Vĩnh Tân vượt tiến độ về đích]
In order for Vinh Tan 500kV substation to operate safely, provide uninterrupted power, and ensure the benefits of renewable energy sources in the region, PTC3 has cooperated with NPTS to organize replacement, repair and maintenance work. equipment even in the time when Tet comes, Spring comes with the highest consensus and determination. The replacement of the current transformer to improve the power transmission capacity at the substation, ready for high-load operation from the dry season in 2023.
– Could you please share what are the difficulties in construction and repair during Tet? How does the construction unit organize construction to shorten the repair time, ensure the progress, safety and quality of the construction site?
Mr. Dinh Van Cuong: The last days of the year are the occasion when everyone wishes to gather and reunite with their loved ones to celebrate the new year with their family. However, the specificity of the power transmission industry is to ensure uninterrupted and smooth power transmission. The attention and encouragement of leaders at all levels and the sense of responsibility for the work and profession of each employee have helped PTC3 and NPTS staff to be ready in all circumstances, together. unite, make efforts, overcome all difficulties in space and time to complete the task as best as possible.
In order to shorten the repair time, ensure progress, safety, and quality of construction, PTC3 has closely coordinated with NPTS, the National Load Dispatch Center and related units in survey work. to monitor the site, make construction plans, power energizing plans.
Illustration. (Source: VNA)In addition, leaders of PTC3, NPTS, Binh Thuan Power Transmission are often present at the site to operate and direct the construction work flexibly, expeditiously, ensuring safety and the highest quality of work. .
According to the plan, the construction site will be from January 20 to January 23. However, with the development of a reasonable plan, the smooth coordination of the units and the efforts of all staff on the construction site, the project was completed nearly 1 day ahead of schedule. proposed plan.
– How did PTC3, NPTS and trade unions at all levels care to encourage workers so that the brothers on the construction site felt warm?
Mr. Dinh Van Cuong: In the bustling atmosphere of people preparing to welcome the Lunar New Year, the collective staff of PTC3 and NPTS have worked day and night to repair equipment at 500kV . substation Vinh Tan. Understanding the thoughts and difficulties of officials and employees who are having to perform their duties, leaders and trade unions of PTC3 and Binh Thuan Power Transmission were present to direct, accompany and encourage the construction force in the process. throughout the task.
Binh Thuan Power Transmission Trade Union has coordinated with Bac Binh Power Transmission Team to prepare meals on the spot for more than 50 officials and employees, thereby showing the concern of trade unions and leaders for people. employees, giving motivation to union members, employees constantly strive to complete assigned tasks, ensuring continuous, safe and stable electricity supply during the Lunar New Year 2023.
– Thank you Sir!
Duc Dung (VNA/Vietnam+)
