The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), yesterday, said that the newly installed 60 MVA transformer in Dan Agundi substation in Kano state, did not break down two days after installation.
A media statement credited to the Head, Corporate Communications of Kano Electricity Distribution Company, Mr. Sani Bala Sani, alleged that the transformer broke down two days after its installation.
TCN in a statement by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, explained that the transformer did not break down rather it tripped-off following a fault on the Kano DisCo 33kV club feeder.
It added that TCN’s power transformers were installed with high efficiency protection devices that trip the transformers when distribution feeders develop faults in order to preserve the transformers.
The statement read: “If the power transformers are not adequately protected, then any distribution fault would destroy the power transformers, which cost fortunes to install or replace.
“When the Dan Agundi Transformer tripped on Thursday, 29th March, TCN immediately informed Kano DisCo representatives who patrolled and cleared the fault before the power transformer was restored same day and wheeled 30 MW to Kano DisCo load centres.
“The 60MVA Dan Agundi Transformer is still in operation supplying bulk power to the Kano DisCo load centres for onward distribution to her customers.
“TCN is committed to increasing its capacity to wheel more reliable power to all DisCo load centres nationwide. The several on-going transmission projects in various parts of the country are pointers to this TCN Management commitment, which is supported by several multi-lateral donors and the Presidency”.
