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72.5 - 145 - 170 kV Gas-insulated Substations The increasing demand for electrical power in cities and industrial centres requires the installation of compact and efcient distribution and transmission networks. High voltage gas-insulated substations (GIS) are ideal for such applications.
The F35 GIS is 3-phase, SF6 gas-insulated, high voltage metal enclosed substation designed for indoor and outdoor installations. Alstom Grid has been actively involved in SF6 technology for several decades and our GIS have been in use worldwide since 1965 with proven success. Excellent reports from the eld conrm the soundness of our technical concepts.

Proven design
The reliable operation of our F35 GIS is the result of eld-proven design principles, a purely mechanical operating mechanism, up to date computer aided design methods and comprehensive development and type testing. Our designs are governed by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certied quality and environmental management systems. Due to the architectural principles applied and the new concepts developed, the F35 switchgear is completely adaptable to the layouts used in modern electrical solutions. The arrangement is suitable for future extensions or modications of the equipment. It enables new, original and cost-

effective solutions, while preserving the necessary operating security and maintenance criteria. The F35 GIS is fully type tested to meet IEC and ANSI ratings and requirements.

Customer benets Flexibility Space saving, high compactness Increased safety and reliability Modularity and adaptability Easier operation Accessibility of components

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System advantages
Top quality manufacturing and rigorous inspection guarantee excellent performance
The mechanical drives are simple, contain few moving parts and do not need any interphase adjustments. The organisation of the gas compartments is optimised so as to require the minimum number of gaskets: this means excellent gas-tightness performance. The enclosures are made of cast/sheet aluminium. Their shapes are optimised to meet the most demanding dielectric performances. The aluminium alloys have been selected for their superior resistance to corrosion. The switching components are equipped with position indicators easily readable from the gangways. Viewing windows to check the contact position of disconnectors are also available as an option. The sealing between anges is ensured by a synthetic elastomeric gasket with a specially designed cross-section providing three concentric seals: this ensures excellent longterm gas tightness. The partitioning of the GIS into gas compartments is optimised for minimum service interference during maintenance, extensions and on site testing. Each compartment is equipped with desiccant to absorb humidity and gas decomposition products, a pressure relief device, a density switch or sensor to monitor gas density and a lling valve. 1 Circuit breaker 2 Spring mechanism 3 Combined disconnector/ earthing switch 4 Make-proof earthing switch 5 Current transformer 6 Voltage transformer 7 Cable connection All connecting conductors are made of aluminium or copper and are silver-plated at the joints. The contacts are of the sliding type to allow expansion without transmitting mechanical stresses to the support insulators. Finger or tulip contacts are used for dynamic contacts, along with tungsten protected contacts for short circuit and load switching contacts.

Typical busbar bay

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GIS Components
Circuit breaker
Alstom Grid has developed a circuit breaker with three single-phase interrupting elements contained in the same enclosure. The circuit breaker uses an innovative and very reliable spring-operated mechanism, developed thanks to Alstom Grids technical expertise.

Combined 3-position disconnector/earthing switch

The basic element of the device is a moving contact performing both the disconnector and earthing switch functions. The design prevents simultaneous closing of both switches. Three positions are available for the contacts: Disconnector closed and earthing switch open Disconnector open and earthing switch open Disconnector open and earthing switch closed

Make-proof earthing switch

The moving contacts are activated by a charged spring for opening and closing. Make-proof earthing switches are used for safe earthing of primary circuits, including closing on short-circuit and switching induced current. The position indicator is mechanically linked to the earthing switch contacts and is easily visible from the operating level. The earthing contacts of the make-proof earthing switch can be electrically insulated from the enclosures. This allows current injection for adjustment of the protection relays and the ability to check the resistance of the main conductors or the ratings of the current transformers.

The disconnectors are able to switch the capacitive charging currents of the busbars and bus transfer currents in double busbar substations. The disconnectors/earthing switches are operated by an electrical operating mechanism directly attached to the equipment.

The circuit breaker and spring-operated mechanism are designed and tested for extensive operation and a long service life and are virtually maintenance-free.

Combined circuit breaker/disconnector

The OPTIGIS solution, based on proven GIS technology, integrates circuit breaker and disconnector functionality. The circuit breakers breaking capacity and the disconnectors higher insulation level of the insulating distance is tested via a series of interrupting tests representing at least 25 years of circuit breaker operation. Values tested for the circuit breaker/disconnector are fully in accordance with IEC requirements. 3

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High voltage interfaces

F35 type switchgear can be directly connected to high voltage cables, transformers or overhead lines.

Connection to overhead lines

The F35 GIS connects to overhead lines by busducts and SF6 air bushings. The composite or porcelain insulators are lled with SF6 gas. Electric eld grading based on SF6 insulation provides an excellent voltage surge withstand and guarantees a long service life. A range of insulators allows external creepage distances to meet specic customer requirements. Composite insulators are also lightweight and explosion proof a valuable safety feature.

Customised instrument transformers

The switchgear is equipped with conventional instrument transformers housed in standard enclosures. The technical specications can suit all applicable protection and measurement standards and practices. Voltage transformers are equipped with an integrated disconnecting facility for GIS and power cable testing, without any additional dismantling and gas handling.

Connection to high voltage cables

All types and sizes of cables can be connected, according to IEC standards. The plug-in dry type cable connection is designed to incorporate cable-end insulators at IEC standard dimensions. Connection reactor to power transformer/ The F35 can be directly connected to power transformers/shunt reactors by means of gas-insulated busducts connected to an SF6-to-oil compartment which meets IEC recommendations. Removable links enable dielectric testing of the GIS at the interface with the transformer bushings.

Interconnection elements
Telescopic coupling elements with sliding sleeve joints on the conductors allow the removal and installation of components for assembly, extension and maintenance work without dismantling other switchgear components. Expansion bellows are provided when needed to compensate for thermal expansion movements and tolerances.

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Local control
Local control is integrated into the switchgear. The local control of each bay provides the following functions: Control and monitoring of the bays and density of the SF6 gas inside the compartments Electrical interlocking between components Interface between the remote control, local control and the GIS equipment. information for the substation and/or remote control. The cabling of the GIS devices to the control cubicle is executed in the factory before delivery. Complete factory functional tests of the control cubicle and GIS conguration are carried out according to the latest IEC standards. Thus, minimum time is required for onsite installation and commissioning. The control and monitoring system of all GIS functions enables predictive instead of preventive maintenance.

Digital or conventional technology may be used for these functions. Digital bay control ensures the control and measuring functions and provides enhanced

Fully tested, easily shipped and erected

The F35 Gas insulated Substation is fully assembled and fully tested in the factory according to IEC/ANSI. Up to three bays are combined in one transport unit, then shipped to the site. Shipping units are lled with SF6 or dry nitrogen gas at a slight overpressure, to prevent moisture and dust ingress during transport. The equipments light weight and compactness considerably simplies transport and on site erection. The bay xation with adjustable supports bolted to the oor enables simple and rapid erection work with minimum requirements on the concrete oor. After erection, the complete substation undergoes nal inspection and commissioning tests. Dielectric tests, including partial discharge measurements according to the relevant standards, ensure the dielectric integrity of the GIS.

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Applications

Single busbar layout 72.5 kV

2650

min 1400

3500 min 5500

600

min 1400

3500 min 5500

600

4000 x 3000

5500

6950

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Double busbar layout 145 kV

Double busbar layout 170 kV

2770

min 1400

3800 min 5800

600

min 6300

min 1400

4300

600

min 1400

2800 min 5800

min 1400

min 6300

4000 x 3000

4500 x 3200

5800

6300

800 800 800 800 800 800 800

1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

1500

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1500

1500

8300 11300

1500

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Mobile substation
Mobile substations are exible and effective solutions and can be customised to the clients needs. Possible applications are temporary replacement of installations with similar voltages in emergencies caused by upgrades, plant expansions, prolonged authorisation processes, breakdowns, short-term peak energy demands, natural phenomena damage and maintenance and operation requirements. Mobile substations are designed for easy relocation using conventional transportation. The mobile substations are completely assembled and tested according to the relevant standards at the factory and include Technical data General characteristics Rated voltage kV Rated frequency Hz Withstand voltage to earth: At power frequency kV At lightning impulse kV Short-time withstand current (3 s) kA Rated current A Relative SF6 pressure at 20 C: Filling bar Alarm bar Minimum bar Circuit-breaker Short-circuit breaking capacity kA Making capacity (peak value) kA Operating sequence Break time ms Main characteristics Installation Ambient temperatures C Dimensions (DOUBLE BUSBAR BAY Example) Width m Depth m Height m Alstom grid Grid Worldwide Contact Centre www.grid.alstom grid.com/contactcentre/ Tel: +44 (0) 1785 250 070 www.grid.alstom grid.com all connections of the components to the integrated local control cubicle and to the common earthing point. The erection of the mobile substation on site is quick and simple: Connection of earth to the commonthe stationpoint earthing Connection power cables to the cable of the plug-inand xations terminations Connection of the to the local controlremote control cubicle Filling of the gas to operating levelscompartments with SF on the pre-assembled auxiliary frames
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72.5 50/60 140 325 31.5 2500 6.3 5.8 5.5 31.5 80/82 50

145 50/60 275 650 40 3150 6.3 5.8 5.5

170 50/60 325 750 50 3150/4000 6.3 5.8 5.5

With its reduced number of components, the commissioning and operation of the mobile substation is easy and safe and does not require any adjustments before entering into service.

40 50 100/104 125/130 O 0.3 s CO 3 min CO 50 50

Indoor Indoor/Outdoor Indoor/Outdoor 25/+ 40 25/+ 40 25/+ 40 0.65 3.3 2.65 0.8 3.8 2.8 1 1.2 4.3 2.9

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