OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

TYPE GIS 36KV CUBICLE

Introduction, Specifications, Structural Details &

General Arrangement, Handling & Storage, Installation,
Commissioning, Maintenance & Inspection.

TAMCO SWITCHGEAR (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.

SUB LOT 24, LOT 1605, JALAN KELULI 1,
KAWASAN PERINDUSTRIAN BUKIT RAJA,
SEKSYEN 7, 40000 SHAH ALAM
SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN

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 TABLE OF CONTENT
CONTENTS PAGE
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

2.0 SPECIFICATIONS 2

2.1 STANDARDS & OPERATING CONDITIONS 2

2.2 TECHNICAL DATA 2
2.3 NORMAL SERVICE CONDITIONS FOR INDOOR 3

3.0 STRUCTURAL DETAILS & GENERAL ARRANGEMENT 4

3.1 CUBICLE STRUCTURE 4

3.2 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT 5-6
3.3 SF6 GAS SYSTEM 7-11

4.0 HANDLING & STORAGE 12

4.1 PACKING AND UNPACKING 12

4.2 TRANSPORT AND HANDLING 12
4.3 STORAGE 13

5.0 INSTALLATION 14

5.1 CHECK PRIOR TO INSTALLATION 14

5.2 FOUNDATION WORK 14-16
5.3 CUBICLE INSTALLATION 17-24
5.4 CONNECTING CONTROL WIRING 24
5.5 CONNECTING POWER CABLE 24-26
5.6 INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION 26

6.0 COMMISSIONING/TESTING 27

6.1 PRELIMINARY CHECKS 27

6.2 TESTING 27
6.3 START-UP 28
6.4 SWITCHING OPERATIONS 28-40

7.0 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 41

7.1 FUNDAMENTAL PHILOSOPHY OF MAINTENANCE AND 41

INSPECTION
7.2 CLASSIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 41-44

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 1.0 INTRODUCTION

This manual describes the fundamental

handling, operation & maintenance of
the GIS GV3 switchgear and its standard
handling procedures.
This metalclad Tamco SF6 Gas
Insulated Switchgear, GV3 with
all its devices housed within a
compact cubicle and gas
sealed is a type tested indoor
cubicle for rated voltages up to
36kV.

GV3
The cubicle is fitted with a
vacuum circuit breaker for
single or double busbar system.
The insulating medium is SF6
subjected to a minimum
pressure.

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2.0 SPECIFICATION
2.1. STANDARDS AND OPERATING sealed with a minimum gas
CONDITIONS: pressure of 1.2kg/cm2
Applicable standard: IEC 62271-200, atmospheric at 20C for the
IEC 62271-100, IEC 62271-102. breaker, disconnecting switch,
IEC 60376 & IEC 60480. busbar and cable
Operating conditions: The GV3 SF6 compartment. It is suitable for
Insulating Gas cubicle is indoor application only.

2.2. TECHNICAL DATA:

TYPE GV3 (Single Bus) GV3D (Double Bus)

Voltage 36kV
Frequency HZ 50/60
Impulse level (kVp) 170/185*
Power Frequency 1 70/80
min (kV)
Busbar Rating
2000A/2500A
Short Time Current 25kA 31.5kA 25kA 31.5kA
3s
Peak Withstand
63 80 63 80
Current kA peak
Min Operating
Pressure (kg/cm2) 1.2kg /cm2 @ 20 deg C
Ratings

Rated operating
pressure (kg/cm2) 1.35kg/cm2 absolute @ 20 deg C
Rated gas density
7.8kg/m3
pressure (Kg/m3)
Max permissible
150ppm
moisture content
SF6 gas ml/l
Max permissible
- 10 º deg C
dew point temp at
normal pressure and
20C
Quantity of SF6/cub 10.5kg 17kg 20kg
Allowable gas
1.0 per year
leakage %
Circuit Breaker GV30M25 GV30M32 GV30P32 GV30M25D GV30M32D GV30P32D
GV30Q32 GV30Q32D
dimension
Cubicle

Width 600 800 800 600 800 800

in mm

Depth 2410 2610

Height 2140 2600
weight in
Approx.

1700 kg 2000 kg
kg

Table 1: Technical Data * Higher rating available upon request

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2.3. NORMAL SERVICE
CONDITIONS FOR INDOOR
1) Ambient air temperature
- -10C ~ +40C
- maximum 24 hr average 
35C
- minimum ambient air
temperature is -10C
- maximum ambient air
temperature  40C
2) The altitude does not
exceed 1000m sea level
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3) Humidity
- average value of the
relative humidity over 24hr
< 95%
- average value of vapor
pressure over 24hr < 22
mbar
- average value of the
relative humidity over a
month < 90%.
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3.0 STRUCTURAL DETAILS &
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT
3.1. CUBICLE STRUCTURE
The substation facility comprises 1) Buswire
3 or 4 (double bus system) 2) Control Circuit Compartment
compartments sealed with a 3) Front Door
1.35 kg/cm2 rated pressure SF6 4) Bus Isolator
gas and a control circuit 5) Busbar
compartment fitted with control 6) 3-position Isolator
devices mechanism and a gas 7) Test Bushing
monitor device. 8) Isolator Mechanism
9) Vacuum Circuit Breaker
The main circuit live section is 10) VCB Operating Mechanism
divided into a bus isolator 11) Current Transformer
compartment in which the bus 12) Cable Bushing
running through all the cubicles 13) Power Cable
and the isolator connected to 14) Insulator
this bus are installed. A load-
15) Pressure Gauge and in/out
side device compartment
valve
consists of a vacuum circuit
16) Earthing Bus
breaker, CTs and VTs. The bus
17) Voltage Transformer
isolator and the load-side
18) VT Disconnecting Switch
device compartments are gas-
sectionalized from each other.

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17

2
14

18
3
R&B
Y

15
11
VCB 9
PG 10
7
2 12

Y
5
6
ON
B
8 E OFF
13

16
4

Figure 1: Sectional View for Single Bus Cubicle

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3.2. TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT OF SINGLE BUS CUBICLES

R&B
Y
PG VCB

Y
ON
B
E OFF

Figure 2: Sectional View For Single Bus Cubicle

Figure 3a: Typical Single Bus Cubicle Arrangement

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 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR DOUBLE BUS CUBICLES

NP1 NP1
R
R

Y 7
Y
B
B

CONTROL MODULE CONTROL MODULE

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NP2 NP2 R
R

Y
Y
B
VCB B

R
R

Y 6
Y
ON
ON B
B
E OFF
E OFF
BUS-SECTION TRANSITION PANEL 8

NP3 NP3

FRONT VIEW SECTIONAL VIEW FOR TRANSITION PANEL

SECTIONAL VIEW FOR BUS-SECTION PANEL

NP1
R
E OFF
Y
9 ON
5
17 B

CONTROL MODULE
R&B

VCB

Y
ON
B
E OFF

NP3

FRONT VIEW SECTIONAL VIEW FOR BUS-COUPLER

Figure 3b: Typical Double Bus Cubicle Arrangement

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3.3. SF6 GAS SYSTEM
The gas-tight compartments
and the gas seals ensure long
service life.
A gas density monitor which is
temperature compensated
provides accurate readings on
the internal gas condition of the
switchgear.
3.3.1. GAS DENSITY
MONITOR
Each compartment is sealed
with 1.35kg/cm2 (at 20 C) of
SF6 gas, which is continuously
monitored by a density monitor
with a pressure switch.
Figure 4: Detail of Density Monitor
When the internal pressure
decreases to 1.25kg/cm2, the
density monitor operates its
internal contact which issues an
alarm signal to an external
lamp or buzzer. When the gas is
refilled and the internal pressure
exceed 1.25kg/cm2, the switch
is automatically reset.
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The pressure can also be
checked with the pressure gauge
mounted to the equipment
ensure that the pointer is on the
green line, as shown in figure 5.
Option: 2 stage alarm is available
at customer’s request.
The pressure dial has 3 zones
- if the pointer falls in the
green zone, it means that
the internal gas pressure is
good.
- if the pointer falls on the
upper red zone it means that
the internal pressure is below
the normal operating
pressure.
- if the pointer falls on the
lower red zone, it means that
the acceptable pressure is
exceeded.
Figure 5: Detail of Pressure Pointer
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3.3.2. THREE TYPE OF GAS MOLECULAR SIEVES
SEALING VALVE For proper working condition of
1) In/Out valve. the SF6 insulated switchgear, the
2) Temporary valve. moisture content of the gas must
3) Blanking plate valve. be kept below 150ppm.
Condensation within the gas
Each In/Out valve is attached compartment is taken care of by
with a nameplate carrying the molecular sieve, which
information on the compartment absorbs moisture.
to which the valve is mounted,
and on the normal state of the
valve. It is used for filling SF6 gas 3.3.4. GAS FILLING
to the breaker compartment Vacuuming Procedure
before despatching.
1) Replace all temporary valves
valves TV1 and TV2 (Fig 6a) at the
front of the panel with blank
plates. As you do so the Nitrogen
in the panel will be released.
IN/ OUT VALVE
BKR. COMPARTMENT

2) Open the blanking covers

Figure 6: Gas Sealing Valve from the IN/OUT valves V2, V3 and
V4 (Fig 6b) of the main busbars
Temporary valve is used for filling LHS and RHS and reserve busbars.
N2 gas to the busbar
compartment in the factory. It 3) Connect the coupling tubes
will be replaced by SF6 gas and from the gas servicing trolley (Fig
blanking plate after installation 6b)to the IN/OUT valves V2, V3
at site. and V4 (Fig 6a) of the main
busbar LHS, RHS and reserve
3.3.3. PRESSURE RELIEF DISC busbar. Make sure that they have
The bursting disc is located on been securely fastened.
the top of the breaker chamber
of every panel. For the bus 4) Check the reading on the
compartment, it is located at the GIS pressure gauge P2, P3, P4. (Fig
bus section/coupler with an 6c) shows the pressure gauge
arcing chute for the main busbar reading to be less than 1 bar at
direct arcing produced to the approximately. Temperature of
top. When the gas pressure in 30C.
the compartment exceeds
3.5kg/cm2 during an arc fault, 5) Open the IN/OUT valves V2,
this disc will burst. V3 and V4 of the main busbar LHS
and RHS and reserve busbar.

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6) Rotate the selector switch ‘S’
to position 1, so that it will be
connected to the vacuum pump.
7) Turn the vacuum valve ‘VV’
To the ON position and switch ON
the vacuum pump ‘VP’. Now
vacuuming begins.
8) Keep vacuuming until the
pressure gauge reading on P2, P3,
P4 reads less than zero (figure 6d).
9) After it reaches that level
continue to vacuum for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Note: the
total time for vacuuming will
depend on the number panels to
be vacuumed.
10) Close the IN/OUT valves V2,
V3 and V4 of the main busbar LHS
and RHS and reserve busbar. Turn
the vacuum valve ‘VV’. Stop the
vacuum pump ‘VP’.
11) Switch over to gas filling
Immediately by rotating selector
switch ‘S’ to position 2.
3.3.4. GAS CHARGING
Gas Filling Procedure
1) Connect the SF6 gas cylinder
to the gas servicing trolley.
2) Rotate the selector switch ‘S’
to position 2. So that GIS will now
be connected to SF6 Gas
cylinder.
3) Open the valve ‘GV1’ and
valve ‘GV2’
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4) Open the SF6 gas cylinder
valve ‘CV’ and read the gas
pressure on the cylinder pressure
gauge ‘HP’. The cylinder pressure
has to be more than 10 bar. Note:
If the pressure is about 40 bar then
the SF6 gas cylinder is full.
5) Loosen the coupling from the
IN/OUT valves V2, V3 and V4 of
the main busbar LHS and RHS and
reserve busbar. Sufficient
loosening is necessary for the
unwanted air to escape during
purging.
6) Open the gas filling control
valve ‘GV3’ slowly. Open GV3 in
such a way that the filling pressure
gauge ‘LP’ reads about 1 bar in
the beginning and increase it to
1.4 bar. Purge the unwanted air
trapped inside the tubes. Purge
for 5 sec and stop.
7) Tighten all the couplings for
gas sealing. Open the IN/OUT
valves V2, V3 and V4.
8) Fill gas until the pressure
gauge on the GIS panel P2, P3, P4
reached 1.4 bar (Fig. 6e). Note:
While gas is being filled, some
‘POP’ sound may be heard. This is
due to the sheet metal in
chamber adjusting to the increase
in pressure.
9) Close the IN/OUT valve V2,
V3 and V4 of the main busbar LHS,
RHS and reserve busbar.
10) Close the valves ‘CV’, ‘GV1’,
GV2’, GV3’.
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Note: If change of SF6 gas cylinder is required then close the IN/OUT valves
followed by the closing of the Gas Filling Control Valve ‘GV3’ repeat the Gas
Filling procedure (from Step 1 to Step 10).

Figure 6a: Typical General Arrangement

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 Figure 6b: Gas Servicing Trolley
Arrangement

Figure 6c Figure 6d Figure 6e

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4.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE
4.1. PACKING AND 2) Check the packed items
UNPACKING against the packing list
attached to the crate. Any
4.1.1. SHIPPING CONDITION shortages or damage to the
The GIS panel is packed in the components should be
following crates. reported within two weeks
accompanied with a full
1) Cubicle Body ~ In principle, description of the
one or two cubicles in one missing/damaged items. Any
packing delay in making the claims will
not be entertained.
2) Foundation framework and
fastening bolts
4.2. TRANSPORT AND
3) Busbars and Aluminium Joint HANDLING
plates c/w accessories The following precautions
should be taken in moving the
4.1.2. PRECAUTIONS FOR unpacked GIS.
UNPACKING
4.2.1. PRECAUTIONS FOR
1) Unpacking should be done MOVING
carefully near the installation The equipment may be moved
site before installation. either by suspending it with a
Panel to be lifted
lifting apparatus or by hauling
with four holes with lifting trucks. The following
provided precautions should be
observed.

1) The suspension eye-bolts on

the ceiling of the cubicle may
be used for transport by cranes.
The lifting rope angle at the
hook should not be more than
120 degrees. Appropriate
strength of the rope is to be
used.

Figure 7: Lifting The Cubicle

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 2) When the equipment is
hauled on manual lifting truck,
be sure that the pallet is of
sufficient loading capacity.
Furthermore, do not lower the
cubicle on its edge as this may
result in mechanical damage.
The cubicle is provided with a
transportation channel base to
accommodate the fork of the
pallet truck.

3) Rollers may be used for

single units of single bus
cubicles. Use rollers more than
1.0 meter long with equal
diameters. Move the cubicle
1 meter length
carefully so that it will not tip
over.
Figure 8: Using Roller To Move Cubicle

4.3. STORAGE
The type of packing depends
on the duration and nature of
storage.

The standard cubicle packing is

meant for indoor storage where
there is no possibility of
condensation. If the equipment
after being unpacked is to be
left as it is or stored for some
period of time until the
installation commences or the
equipment after having been
installed is left idle. The cubicle
should be covered to avoid
contamination on cubicle
surface.

Figure 9: Moving of Cubicle With Pallet

Truck

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5.0 INSTALLATION
5.1. CHECKS PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION
Check the order of cubicle
arrangement, quantity and
external dimensions of the
cubicle and foundation frame
according to the drawing
provided.

5.2. FOUNDATION WORK

Hack out the floor cement
surface out to a level of 50mm
below the floor level as in Figure
11a. The framework is then
seated on the sunken floor and
is anchored to the floor by Figure 11: Foundation Frame For 3 Panels
angle iron brackets. The
quantity and location as shown
in the Figure 11b.

Adjustment on the M12 anchor

bolts is required to level the
frame on which the switchgear
is to be installed. Levelling must
be done with an accurate level Figure 11a
gauge. If not level, the GIS
switchboard may be distorted,
leading to eventual failure of
the installed equipment.
Installation should be done in
the following order so that the
level errors are within an
allowable range.

Figure 11b: Foundation

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5.2.1. ORDER OF
ARRANGEMENT
1) The unit of the foundation
frame is for one to three
cubicles. The frame can be
combined for a larger housing.
Any jointing of the framework
must be done only after the
leveling of both the frames is
satisfactory as detailed in
Clause 5.2.2 and the frames
are horizontally aligned as in
Clause 5.2.3.
Figure 12: Arrangement Of Foundation Frame
2) The installation of
foundation frame should begin
at the center of the cubicle
array, moving progressively
toward the left and right side
Figure 12.

3) Fastening between the

Figure 13: Level errors (front view)
cubicle and the foundation
frame is done at four
prepunched locations for each
H1: Height difference between
cubicle. The foundation frame
the frames arranged in the
is supplied with M12 foundation
cubicle width direction
bolts.
....H1 = < 0.5 mm
5.2.2. LEVELLING ERRORS H2: Height difference between
DURING INSTALLATION the left and right ends of
The foundation frame should one frame.
be installed so that the level H3: Height difference between
errors of installed bases fall the left and right ends of
within the range shown in another frame.
Figure 13 & 14. H2 < 1 mm when L < 3,000
mm
1) Front View of Foundation
Frame.  H2 + H3 < 2 mm when
the frames are
L: Length of frame in the arranged in the
cubicle width direction. cubicle width
H: Height from the level direction.
reference point to the
upper surface of the
frame to be installed first
......H + 1mm

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Figure 14: Level errors (side view)
F: Exposed height from the
floor surface to the upper
surface of the frame
......F < 2
2) Side View of Foundation
Frame.
H4: Height difference between
front and rear frames
....... H4 < 2mm.
5.2.3. HORIZONTAL
DEVIATIONS
Horizontal deviations of frames
in the lateral and longitudinal
directions should be within the
range shown in Figure 15a.
Figure 15a: Longitudinal deviations (top
view)
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A: Distance from the reference
point to the cubicle
installation start point
........................A < 1mm
B: Distance from the reference
point to the front side of the
frame..............B < 1 mm
C: Longitudinal deviation (in the
front and back direction)
between the frames arranged
in the cubicle lateral direction
........................C < 1 mm
D: Gap between the laterally
arranged, adjacent frames
.........................D < 1 mm
5.2.4. FOUNDATION FRAME
After the foundation frame
installation is completed, fill the
hollowed floor around the
perimeter of the frame with
cement as in Figure 16.
Figure 15b: Cement Filling
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 5.3. CUBICLE INSTALLATION
5.3.1. LOCATION OF
FASTENINGS
GIS is divided into unit cubicles.
Parts (bolts, nuts, etc) used for
installation are packed in a vinyl
bag with a tag and attached
to the cubicle body.
5.3.2. ORDER OF
INSTALLATION
1) Draw cubicle reference line
on the foundation frame. These
reference lines will serve a
guide for more accurate
alignment of the cubicle.
2) Remove the transportation
bolt on the top of the cubicle.
3) Start installing the GIS from
the center and moving
outwards, toward the left and
right. After the cubicle is
moved to the desired center
position.
4) Locate the first panel onto
the centre position with the aid
of a hydraulic jack, making sure
that its front base channel is
aligned to the reference line. If
the alignment is good, the four
foundation bolts can be quite
easily inserted into the
framework holes.
5) Remove the transportation
seal covers from the busbar
compartment to access the
compartment for work.
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Note the difference in thickness
between the transportation
cover (8mm) and the actual
(12mm thick) side covers.
6) Check before mounting that
the O-ring surface is neither
scoured nor is any foreign
matter adhering to it. Any
trapped foreign substance may
result in the leakage of SF6 gas.
Apply a thin film of gel onto the
groove of the Aluminium plate
and then insert the O-ring into
this groove making sure that no
sand or dirt is deposited onto
the plate. Affix this plate onto
the side opening of the busbar
compartment and then
proceed in the same manner
for the side opening in the
adjacent cubicle. Fasten the
cubicle together using M12
bolts (with a fastening torque of
450 kg-cm) making sure that
there is a maximum gap of
1mm in between plate and
cubicle. Refer to figure 17.
Repeat the same procedure as
in item 5 & 6 for the main bus.
7) Next, using the interpanel
coupling bolts, fasten the
lowermost jointing portions.
After arranging all cubicles in
this way, fasten the remaining
coupling bolts (with a fastening
torque of 450 kg-cm). Fasten
the cubicle body to the bases.
8) Tighten the M12 foundation
bolts to the appropriate torque.
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5.3.3. BUSBAR COMPARTMENT SEGREGATION CUBICLE PREPARATION
AND COUPLING
Before coupling of busbar compartment segregation cubicle, the bushings must
be assembled as per the following steps:

STEP 1: The bushings must be assembled in the busbar compartment segregation

cubicle that is fitted with studs (refer Figure 16a for details) for assembly of the
bushings.

Fig 16a: Rear view of busbar compartment segregation cubicle

STEP 2: Assemble the bushings using the o-rings with the studs (refer Figure 16b) of
the cubicle using M12 hardwares (washer, spring washer & nut). Check before
mounting that the O-ring surface is neither scoured nor is any foreign matter
adhering to it. Any trapped foreign substance may result in the leakage of SF 6
gas. Apply a thin film of gel onto the groove of the bushings and then insert the
O-ring into this groove making sure that no sand or dirt is deposited onto the
bushings.

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Fig 16b: Rear view of busbar compartment segregation cubicle

While assembling the bushings it needs to be ensured that the flat surface of the bushing
conductor is perpendicular to the respective phase conductors and distances are maintained as
mentioned in Figure 16c below.

Fig 16c: Bushings assembly checks.

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STEP 3: After assembling the bushings, assemble the coupling flange using inner
and outer o-rings as shown in Figure 16d. Check before mounting that the O-
rings surfaces are neither scoured nor any foreign matter adhering to it. Any
trapped foreign substance may result in the leakage of SF 6 gas. Apply a thin film
of gel onto the groove of the Aluminium plate and then insert the O-ring into this
groove making sure that no sand or dirt is deposited onto the plate.

Fig 16d: Rear view of busbar compartment segregation cubicle

STEP 4: Couple the bus segregation cubicle (refer Figure 16e) as per the
instruction provided in section 5.3.2.

Fig 16e: Coupling of busbar compartment segregation cubicles

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Assembly of busbar for busbar compartment segregation cubicles

The assembly of busbar for busbar compartment segregation cubicles needs to

be carried out along with the main busbar assembly. While assembling the
busbar it needs to be ensured that the flat surface of the main busbar flushes
with the flat surface of the bushing conductor and the respective phase
conductors to avoid any undue torsional stress on the bushings after assembly.

Fig 16e: Busbar assembly of busbar compartment segregation cubicles

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 Figure 17: Connecting the Adjacent Panel

5.3.4. CONNECTING BUSES manner as described in 5.3.2

Buses are provided at the back items 6, and mount the cover to
of each cubicle. After the the bus compartment opening
cubicle coupling is complete, by fastening M12 nuts on the
connect the buses as below. studs with a fastening torque of
450kg-cm.
1) Ensure that the connecting
surfaces of the buses are 5) After completely sealing the
cleaned with a dry & clean lint bus compartment, connect a
free cloth. Cleanliness of the vacuum pump to the gas pipe
internal parts is essential to at the front of the cubicle.
problem-free operation in Evacuate the cubicle and then
service condition. supply the specified amount of
SF6 gas into the cubicle
2) Connect the jointing portions (1.35kg/cm2).
with bolts (M12)and nuts with a
fastening torque of 450 kg-cm. 6) After SF6 gas is sealed, check
This applies for 1250A cubicle that there is no gas leakage from
coupling to 2000A/1250A the sealed portion by applying
cubicles. soap suds or using a halogen
leakage detector.
3) Before closing the covers,
conduct a further check on 7) On site test for the gas-filled
tightness of joints with contact compartments should include
resistance measurement of the the following:
complete bus. a) Hipot test of the main circuits.
b) Moisture content of gas one
4) Attach the O-ring to the seal day after gas filling.
cover for the rear bus
compartment in the same

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 Figure 18a: Main Busbar Fitting
5.3.5. CONNECTING THE
EARTHING BUS
The earthing bus is provided at
the lower back of each
cubicle. After the cubicle and
busbar coupling is completed,
connect the earthing buses.
The GIS is divided into unit
cubicles for easy transport as
shown in figure 20 and the
earthing bus is likewise divided
at the same positions.
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Figure 18b: Connecting the Buses
1) The earth terminal is provided
at the left-end unit of the cubicle
array. Draw out the earthing
wire from here.
2) Determine the earthing wire
drawout position according to
the separate GIS floor plan.
3) The earthing wire should have
a minimum of 180mm2 stranded
bare hard copper wire.
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 Figure 19 : Viewed from the back

Figure 20: Assembly of The Earthing Bus

5.4. CONNECTING 5.5. CONNECTING POWER

CONTROL WIRING CABLE
The multicore cable termination Termination and connection of
for the control cable is provided the power cable should follow
at the front on the right side. the instructions of cable
Connection should be made termination manufacturer.
according to the connection
diagram given.

Precautions:

The terminals must be tightly

fastened.
Check the tightness of all
terminals before energizing.

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 Remove the dummy cable plug
covers from the socket.
Terminate power cable. Ensure
correct phase coordination.
Insert termination cables into
sockets located at the rear
compartment and secure with
screws. Align cable and
support cables properly to
avoid tension.
Figure 21: Lead-in Terminal Block

R
OFF
Y
ON
B

R&B

VCB

Y PLUG-IN TYPE
POWER CABLE
ON
B
E OFF

Figure 22: Plug in Method Power Cable Termination

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7Theprocedure for fixing the
gland plate is as below:
a) The gland plate can be cut
into two for easy installation.
b) Measure the diameter of the
cable.
c) Cut a semicircle on each
half of the gland plates to
match the cable diameter.
d) Adjust the position of the
power cable and mount the
cable gland plates onto the
welded studs at the cubicle
base plate. Tighten the nuts
securely.
e) If there is any gap between
the power cables to fill the
gap with sealing
compound.
f) The cable screen should be
properly connected to the
panel earthing.
Note : Connect only one end
of the cable earth and not
both. For single core cables,
there should be a gap between
the split plates and the same to
be sealed with compound. This
is to prevent eddy current
circulation.
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INSTALLATION
5.6.1. GENERAL INSPECTION
1) Check that the door can
be smoothly opened and
closed.
2) Make sure that the bolts
and nuts that were tightened
during installation are not loose.
3) Factory-tightened bolts
and nuts are torque-marked
with a black paint. Check that
the marks on these fastenings
are not shifted.
4) Check that the earthing
bars are correctly connected
and that the earth is connected
at one point to the substation
earthing.
5) Inspect all protection
relays and meters. Remove
shipping stops, if any.
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6.0 COMMISSIONING.
This section is a guide to the
minimum checks and tests that
should be performed on site
prior to energising the
equipment.
6.1. PRELIMINARY CHECKS
Preliminary inspections should
be carried out prior to the
connection of the high voltage
supply:
1) Check the mechanical
and electrical interlocks for
correct operation.
2) Check that the
switchboard is earthed to the
station earthing.
3) Check the gas monitors
for correct operating pressure
within the green zone.
8) Check the general
condition of the switchboard for
any abnormalities that will
affect operations.
9) Check external equipment
such as remote controls,
auxiliary power source and
substation condition.
10) Conduct gas tightness
test and measure gas condition
(dew point).
6.2. TESTING
Connections for pressure test
and primary current injection as
shown below. Details of the
tests are not covered in this
section.

4) Check that the control

power is on.

5) Conduct a primary
current injection on the
protection relay to ensure
functional operation with
proper test set.

6) Perform a dielectric test

on the power cables to
appropriate standards.

7) Conduct an operational
test on the panel's control and Figure 23: Pressure Test
protection system.

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 The cable side may be earthed
through the circuit breaker. It
can be electrically and
mechanically interlocked with
an associated circuit breaker.
For details, refer to the relevant
instruction manual.

Manual operation: Please refer

to the attached manual (and
the caution plate on the
operating device) for the
Figure 24: Primary Current Injection
operation of the Disconnecting
Switch .
6.3. START-UP
Electrical operation: As a
1) During start-up, safety
precaution for electrical
regulations should be observed.
operation, the manual
operation handle must be OUT.
2) Ensure that all the switch-
After the interlock is cancelled,
disconnectors and circuit
turn the handle of the isolator
breakers are in off position.
control switch on the front door
panel. Only one disconnecting
3) Remove any connecting
switch can be operated at any
or shorting links used during the
one time.
preliminary tests.

4) Energise the switchboard 6.4.2. Interlocks between

step-by-step, observing all signals VCB and 3-Position
and indicators. Disconnecting Switch.
The disconnecting switch
5) Check the phasing of the cannot interrupt load current .
incomers. Hence, the switch can only be
operated when the breaker is
6) Watch for any abnormalities. OFF.

6.4 SWITCHING OPERATIONS When the breaker is ON, the

mechanical and electrical
interlocks prevent the
6.4.1. 3-POSITION ISOLATION
disconnecting switch from
The 3-position disconnecting
being operated.
switch selects one of three
positions-ON, OFF and Earth by a
pair of blades.

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In addition, closure of breaker is
not possible when the
disconnecting switch operation is
in progress. Operation of the
switches or breaker is not possible
with the shutter of the switch
opened.
PRECAUTION: The interlock system
may differ from case to case.
Refer to the operating system in
the schematic drawings.
6.4.3. CIRCUIT BREAKER
OPERATION
Manual operation: Refer to the
Breaker Installation Manual and
the caution plate of the operating
device for the operation of the
breaker.
For double bus design, it is not
possible to earth the cable if the
other switch is connected to the
bus.
Motorised version of the earth
switch is provided as standard
package.
Unless specified, only a manual
earth switch is allocated. Any
special interlocks for earthing
operations will be shown in the
technical project drawings.

Electrical operation: Turn the

local breaker control switch (TNC)
handle on the front door panel to
OFF or ON or remotely switch the
breaker. The status of the device
can be checked with the
indicators located at the front
door.

6.4.4. EARTHING OF BUS AND

SWITCHES
An interlock allows the bus to be
earthed when all the feeder
switches are disconnected from
the bus (Dead Bus Check).

This is to ensure the respective bus

is dead before earthing. This
applies to both single and double
bus design.

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