Abstract
An indoor distribution simulation system based on virtual reality technology has been developed. The system is designed to give the user the feeling as if he is actually touring in a substation for routine inspection. Various states of the substation facilities, such as the opening and closing of the doors and the disconnecting switches as well as the relocation and extension of the installations, can be simulated. In the event the user approaches the energized components of the equipment and fails to keep the specified insulation distance from them, the system first gives an alarm sound, and then a flashing red light on the display to indicate he went beyond the warning point and suffered an electric shock. Validation of equipment operating procedures, training of unskilled workers and work schedule preparation can be upgraded by using this system.
