Overview
Valero Packing Tap Substation is an operational electrical substation in the United States, handling voltages of 69 kV and 12.47 kV. It plays a role in local grid distribution and transmission.
Valero Packing Tap Substation is an operational electrical substation located in the United States, with coordinates near 39.839222, -75.258485. The facility operates at voltage levels of 69,000 volts and 12,470 volts, indicating a role in both sub-transmission and distribution within the electrical grid. As a substation in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for reliability and market oversight. The dual voltage levels suggest it serves as a step-down point, connecting higher-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks, typical for industrial or large commercial areas. The substation's location near the Delaware River and the Philadelphia metropolitan area places it in a region with dense electrical demand. Its operational status ensures continued support for local power distribution, contributing to grid stability and reliability for surrounding communities and industries.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in an urban-industrial area near the Delaware River, where electrical infrastructure supports heavy industry and residential zones. The dual voltage levels indicate a critical node for local grid stability, with potential environmental considerations related to electromagnetic fields and land use.
Frequently asked questions
Valero Packing Tap Substation is located in the United States, with approximate coordinates 39.839222, -75.258485, near the Delaware River in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
The substation operates at 69,000 volts (69 kV) and 12,470 volts (12.47 kV), indicating a role in both sub-transmission and distribution.
Valero Packing Tap Substation is currently operational, as per available records.
US substations are regulated by NERC reliability standards and FERC for transmission-level assets, with compliance to ISO/IEC 61850 for substation automation.
A substation with both 69 kV and 12.47 kV typically serves as a step-down transformer station, connecting high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks for industrial or commercial areas.