Switchgear and Substations

3.1 High-Voltage Substations

speedy removal and replacement of any section with only minimal effects on the remaining pressurized switchgear.
26.90 m

Air conditioning system

Relay room 23.20 m

Busbars All busbars of the enclosed 3-phase or the 1-phase type are connected with plugs from one bay to the next. Circuit-breakers The circuit-breakers operate according to the dynamic self-compression principle. The number of interrupting units per phase depends on the circuit-breakers performance. The arcing chambers and circuit-breaker contacts are freely accessible. The circuit-breaker is suitable for out-of-phase switching and designed to minimize overvoltages. The specied arc interruption performance has to be consistent across the entire operating range, from line-charging currents to full short-circuit currents. The circuit-breaker is designed to withstand at least 10 operations (depending on the voltage level) at full short-circuit rating. Opening the circuit-breaker for service or maintenance is not necessary. The maximum tolerance for phase displacement is 3 ms, that is, the time between the rst and the last poles opening or closing. A standard station battery that is required for control and tripping may also be used for recharging the operating mechanism. The drive and the energy storage system are provided by a stored-energy spring mechanism that holds sufcient energy for all standard IEC close-open duty cycles. The control system provides alarm signals and internal interlocks but inhibits tripping or closing of the circuit-breaker when the energy capacity in the energy storage system is insufcient or the SF6 density within the circuit-breaker drops below the minimum permissible level. Disconnectors All disconnectors (isolators) are of the single-break type. DC motor operation (110, 125, 220 or 250 V), which is fully suited to remote operation, and a manual emergency operating mechanism are provided. Each motor operating mechanism is self-contained and equipped with auxiliary switches in addition to the mechanical indicators. The bearings are lubricated for life. Earthing switches Work-in-progress earthing switches are generally provided on either side of the circuit-breaker. Additional earthing switches may be used to earth busbar sections or other groups of the assembly. DC motor operation (110, 125, 220 or 250 V) that is fully suited for remote operation and a manual emergency operating mechanism are provided. Each motor operating mechanism is self-contained and equipped with auxiliary position switches in addition to the mechanical indicators. The bearings are lubricated for life. Make-proof high-speed earthing switches are generally installed at the cable and overhead-line terminals. They are equipped with a rapid closing mechanism to provide short-circuit making capacity.

Earthing resistor

Gas-insulated switchgear type 8DN9 15.95 m 13.8 kV switchgear 11.50 m Cable duct Compensator Radiators 40 MVA transformer 2.20 m 1.50 m 8.90 m

Shunt reactor

Fig. 3.1-42: Special arrangement for limited space. Sectional view of a building showing the compact nature of gas-insulated substations

after more than 25 years of operation unless the permissible number of operations is reached before that date. Arrangement and modules Arrangement The system is of the enclosed 1-phase or 3-phase type. The assembly consists of completely separate pressurized sections, and is thus designed to minimize any danger to the operating staff and risk of damage to adjacent sections, even if there should be trouble with the equipment. Rupture diaphragms are provided to prevent the enclosures from bursting discs in an uncontrolled manner. Suitable deectors provide protection for the operating personnel. For maximum operating reliability, internal relief devices are not installed, because these would affect adjacent compartments. The modular design, complete segregation, arc-proof bushing and plug-in connections allow

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