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4.6 Instrument Transformers

the housing; i.e., only the rupture disc is released. Gas escapes, but the complete transformer remains intact and no explosion occurs. Most reliable insulation properties SF6 gas is the main insulation medium between high-voltage and earth potential. A stable quality can be guaranteed by the use of SF6 gas according to IEC 60137 (2005) / ASTM 2472 D and the fact that this inert gas shows no ageing even under the highest electrical and thermal stresses. The insulation properties remain unchanged throughout its lifetime. All of these features guarantee an operation period over many years without any control of the insulation condition. Full functional security and monitoring The guaranteed SF6 leakage rate is less than 0.5 % per year. The gas pressure can be checked on site or by means of a remote control device, i.e., a densimeter with contacts for remote control. In the case of loss of SF6 pressure, the transformer still operates at rated pressure. Environmentally benecial under extremely severe conditions SF6 gas is absolutely safe for humans. It bears no ecologically toxic potential and its decomposition products have no deletenous effects on the environment, e.g., groundwater pollution. This SF6 gas insulation medium allows easy waste management of the transformers. Furthermore, the hydrophobic features of the composite insulator result in problem-free service even under saline fog or polluted conditions. As a long-term benet, the change of cores or windings, even after years, can be realized easily for new requirements like additional metering. Current transformers All Trench current transformer (CT) designs are based on head type construction. CTs are available with either oil (g. 4.6-2) or SF6 gas dielectric systems (g. 4.6-3). Features of oil-immersed type Low weight and minimum oil volume Excellent seismic performance as a consequence of the optimized design of anges, vast choice of porcelain strengths and their interconnection and low weight Available for the full voltage range of 72.5 kV up to 550 kV and full current range of few Amperes up to 5,000 A with multipleturn primaries for small primary currents. Ratio change available either on primary side or secondary side Short, symmetrically arranged low-reactance bar-type primary conductor permits higher short-circuit currents up to 80 kA and avoids large voltage drop across the primary winding Excellent control of internal and external insulation stresses through the use of a proprietary nely graded bushing system Hermetically sealed by stainless-steel metallic bellows and high-quality gaskets Uniformly distributed secondary windings guarantee accurate transformation at both rated and high currents Essentially unaffected by stray external magnetic elds stable accuracy over life-time
Fig. 4.6-3: 420 kV gas-insulated current transformers

Fig. 4.6-1: 800 kV gas-insulated current transformers

Fig. 4.6-2: 550 kV oil-immersed current transformers

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