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Presentation on GIS

By : BV Rao
Date :11.08.2010
What is GIS ?? ?
 GIS stands for “GAS INSULATED SWITCH GEAR”

 A metal enclosed switch gear in which the insulation is

obtained by an insulating gas (SF6 or SF6 mixtures) other
than air at atmospheric pressure

 In line with basic design of sub-station

 Modular in construction

 All components are contained in earthed enclosures filled

with sulphur hexafluoride gas (SF₆)
GIS Introduction
 In 1960 first GIS at 110KV introduced in Germany

 Today GIS technology is successfully operational up to

800 kV

 GIS is an attractive alternative to conventional (AIS)

because of the increased availability, reliability and the
reduced life cycle costs
Codes and Standards
 IEC 62271- 203
 Gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear
for rated voltages above 52 kV
Advantages
 GIS is highly reliable

 Low maintenance and long life

 Provides high degree of safety to operating personnel

 Can be assembled on site very quickly

 Compact low weight and flexible

 Saves space as well as reduces civil work

 More suitable for unstable ground or in seismically active areas

Advantages
 Protected from environmental conditions

 Easily extendable with limited space

 Factory tested and pre-assembled

 Available from 72.KV to 800KV

 Fault level up to 63kA and even 80kA with special design

 Fastest delivery
Disadvantages
 Initial cost is higher compared to AIS

 Service back up in India is under establishment

 Spares have to come from out side India (i.e. from

OEM)
AIS Vs GIS

AIS GIS
AIS Vs GIS
GIS Components
 Busbars
 Disconnectors
 Circuit-breakers
 Instrument transformers
 Cable terminations and joints

 Live parts are enclosed in compressed gas system

 Divided into a number of compartments
Typical SLD
Circuit Breaker
Circuit Breaker
Disconnectors
Disconnectors
Earth switch
Mechanism
Disconnector/ Earth switch
•High speed closing and opening

•Induced current switching

Voltage transformer
Voltage transformer
•Variable location on feeder and
busbars
Current Transformer
Current Transformer
Cable compartments
Relief Device
SF-6 Gas parameters
 Tests on GIS
Type test:

1. Capacitive current switching test 2. Temperature raise test

 Tests on GIS
Type test:
3. Operating and mechanical endurance test
4. Water burst test
 Tests on GIS
Type test:
5. Di-electric test
 Tests on GIS
Routine test:
1. Checking dimensions and finishing process
 Tests on GIS
Routine test:
2. Voltage transformer HV test 3. Pressure and tightness test
 Tests on GIS
Site test:
1. HV test
Tests on GIS
Site test:
2. Test kit for site commissioning tests
THANK YOU