Hotline of power engineering specialists:
IDGC of Centre - Kostromaenergo division has begun preparation for mass maintenance and repair work. They are performed by power engineers annually from April to October, and are an important condition for ensuring the reliability of operation of the region’s power grid complex in the coming autumn-winter period.
This year, as part of the repair campaign, the power engineers will have to repair over 260 kilometres of 0.4-110 kV overhead power lines and 590 transformer substations. In order to prevent emergencies, it is planned to clear 1,714 hectares of routes of overhead lines from trees and shrubs.
The main task of Kostromaenergo at present is to ensure the readiness of personnel of all subdivisions for massive repairs.
As part of the preparation, crews are trained in safe working methods, taking into account the specifics of performing work, and prompt maintenance of electrical installations in the spring and summer period. At training facilities of the branch, classes are held that are close to real conditions. The rules of first aid provision are practiced. In all subdivisions, the equipment of crews with special clothing, protective equipment, devices, gear and medicines is checked. The condition of motor and specialized vehicles is checked.
The repair campaign will begin immediately after the relevant commissions check the readiness of the crews for safe work and hand over the readiness report to the branch.
In total, over 130 Kostromaenergo’s crews will be involved in the maintenance and repair work.
