Algorithm for Automated Outdoor Switchgear Plans Designing in the “ORU CAD”

This paper provides a description and algorithms for computer-aided design of outdoor switchgear substations plans. The obtained approaches are implemented in the original ORU CAD software, which allows on the basis of the design specification to carry out automated construction of plans and specified sections of open substation switchgears taking into account the requirements of the normative and technical documentation. When developing a software product, the overall dimensions of electrical equipment, supports, foundations and fittings were taken into account. The main types of the listed substation elements are listed in the equipment database, which also contains the nominal parameters, price and reliability indicators. A distinctive feature of the developed computer-aided design system is that it is easy to operate and allows, based on the data entered, to design a given object in a few hours, depending on complexity. In addition, data output is carried out in a specialized graphic editor with which the design engineer can independently make additions and / or changes. The reported study was funded by RFBR according to the research project No 18-37-00115.