This guide provides a detailed technical description, calculations, design considerations, and best practices for designing busbar systems in substations. We will also cover examples, analysis, and FAQs to provide a comprehensive understanding. A busbar system is a metallic strip or bar that. This technical article explains six most common bus configurations used for distribution, transmission, or switching substations at voltages up to 345 kV. Presented single line diagrams and layouts are generalized since they depend on the type and voltage (s) of the substations. Single Bus System: A single bus system is simple and cost-effective but requires power interruption for maintenance. Double. uction of new substations and/or modernization and expansion of existing facilities.