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American National Standard (ANSI) C37.123-1991

IEEE Guide to Specifications for Gas-Insulated

Substation Equipment

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substationscommittee
of the
IEEE Power E n g i " g society

Approved January 14,1991

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Approved July 15,1991

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Abstract: IEEE C37.123-1991covers the technical requirements for the design, fabrication, testing,
and installation of a gas-insulated substation (GIs); its intent is advisory. This guide discusses
parameters to be supplied by the purchaser and technical requirements for the design, fabrication,
testing, and installation t o be furnished by the manufacturer. Environmental conditions, general
and specific equipment requirements, and a proposal data sheet form are included to aid the user.

Keywords: gas-insulated substation, GIs, GIS equipment, GIS testing, GIS design, GIS
installation

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 (This Foreword is not a part of IEEE C37.123-1991,IEEE Guide to Specifications for Gas-Insulated Substation
Equipment.)

This guide is issued to aid users in developing and preparing specifications for gas-insulated
substations and equipment; its intent is advisory. The guide covers parameters to be supplied by
the purchaser and technical requirements for the design, fabrication, testing, and installation to
be furnished by the manufacturer. The purchaser should revise any paragraph as appropriate,
delete any paragraph that does not apply t o his or her needs, and incorporate any details to make
the specification conform to his or her standard practices and requirements.

Proposal Data of Section 4, which should be completed by each bidding manufacturer, is provided
in order t o elicit uniform answers from all the providers and t o facilitate technical proposal
evaluation.

The Working Group K6 on GIS Specifications of the Gas-Insulated Substations Subcommittee of

the IEEE Substations Committee, which prepared and approved this guide, had the following mem-
bers a t the time of the approval:

J.J.Dodds, Chair
P. C. Bolin M. A. Hick J. E. McConnell
R. H. Bower J. E. Holladay A. Mickevicius
J. A. Buchsbaum A. A. Leibold K. B. Miners
J. L. Charney H. Martensson K. Pettersson
J. Grzan R. Matulic J. F. Quinata
E. I. Hahn B. Sojka

The Gas-Insulated Substations Subcommittee of the IEEE Substations Committee that reviewed
and approved this guide had the following members:

R. Matulic, Chair J.F. Quinata, Vice Chair

G. Ahgren J. Grzan A. A. Leibold
P . C. Bolin E. I Hahn K. E. Lewis
R. H. Bower M. A. Hick H. Martensson
U. Brand J. E. Holladay A. Mateuchev
J. A. Buchsbaum C. Hurty J. E. McConnell
R. E. Carberry R. B. Jackson A. Mickevicius
D. R. Carbonnet R. Janezic K. B. Miners
J. L. Charney J. J. Keane P. R. Nannery
F. Y. Chu F. F. Kluge K. Pettersson
T. F. Clark C. Larsson D. J. Poole
N. Cuk L. M. Laskowski R. Snow
D. M. Gallant M. A. Lebow B. Sojka
H. R. Gilden R. C. St. Clair
 The following persons were on the Substations Committee of the IEEE Power Engineering Soci-
ety that reviewed and approved this guide for submission to the IEEE Standards Board:

P. R..Nannery, Chair M. L. Holm, Vice Chair

J. B. Cannon, Secretary
W. J. Ackerman K. R. Gilden R. Matulic
B. Y. Afsher J. G n a n T. S . McLenahan
S . J. h o t A. Kaban S . P. Meliopoulos
M. Barbeito M. A. Hick J. O'Hara
J. D. Betz N. G. Hingorani J. T. Orrell
K. L. Black J. E. Holladay J. Oswald
C. J. Blattner D. C. Johnson S . G. Pate1
W. R. Block G. Karady R. J. Perina
P. C. Bolin J. J. Keane T. A. Pinkham
R. H. Bower R. P. Keil J. P. Quinata
S . D. Brown F. F. Kluge D. G. Rishworth
D. E. Buettner D. F. Koenig B. D. Russell
J. C. Burke T. J. Kolenda J. Sabath
R. E. Carbeny A. E. Kollar D. R. Schafer
F. Y. Chu I. H. Kopenen F. C. Schainauskas
E. F. Counsel L. W. Kurtz C. A. Sherry
N. Cuk K. C. Labbe R. C. St. Clair
P. Danfors D. N. Laird J. G. Sverak
F. A. Denbrock L. M. Laskowski W. K. Switzer
W. K. Dick A. A. Leibold E. R. Taylor
C. C. Diemond K. E. Lewis L. F. Volf
P. R. Dolan C. T. Lindenberg R. J. Wehling
L. N.Ferguson K. P. Lips W. M. Werner
G. G. Flaig W. F. Long B. W. Wray
D. L. Garrett R. M. Youngs

The Accredited Standards Committee on Power Switchgear, C37, that reviewed and approved this
document, had the following members at the time of approval:

T. C. Burtnett, Chair C. H. White, Secretary

M. B. Williams, Program Administrator

A. K. McCabe, Executive Vice Chair of High-Voltage Switchear Standards

S.H. Telander, Executive Vice Chair of Low-Voltage Switchgear Standards
D. L. Swindler, Executive Vice Chair of IEC Activities
Organization Represented ..................................................................... Name of Representative
Association of Iron and Steel Engineers ..................................................... J. M. Tillman
Electric Light and Power Group .............................................................. .R. L. Capra (Chair)
M. J. Eckelkamp
K. D. Hendrix
J. H. Provanzana
D. T. Weston
G. R. Brandenberger (Alt.)
T. E. Bruck (Alt.)
M. C. Mingoia (Alt.)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ........................................... W. E. Laubach (Chair)
W. F. Hoenigmann
D. M. Larson
E. W. Schmunk
C. A. Schwalbe
R. W. Haas (Alt.)
D. G. Kumbera (Alt.)
R. Matulic (Alt.)
 National Electrical Manufacturers Association ............................................ R. A. McMaster (Chair)
T. C. Burtnett
R. H. Miller
R. 0. D. Whitt
H. L. Miller W t . 1
Tennessee Valley Authority ................................................................... R. B. Rotton

Testing Laboratory Group ...................................................................... L. Frier

W. T. OGrady
US Department of Agriculture, REA ......................................................... .H. L. Bowles
Western Area Power Administration .................................................. G. D. Birney
US Department of the Army, Office of the Chief of Engineers.. ............................ W. M. Jones

US Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation ..................................... J. W. Reif

US Department of the Navy, Naval Construction Battalion Center ...................... .R. L. Clark

The final conditions for approval of this standard were met on January 14, 1991. This standard
was conditionally approved by the IEEE Standards Board on December 6, 1990, with the following
membership:

Marco W.Migliaro, Chair James M. Daly, Vice Chair

Andrew G. Salem, Secretary
Dennis Bodson Kenneth D. Hendrix Lawrence V. McCall
Paul L. Borrill John W. Horch L. Bruce McClung
Fletcher J. Buckley Joseph L. Koepfinger* Donald T. Michael*
Allen L. Clapp Irving Kolodny Stig Nilsson
Stephen R. Dillon Michael A. Lawler Roy T. Oishi
Donald C. Fleckenstein Donald J. Loughry Gary S. Robinson
J a y Forster* John E. May, Jr. Terrance R. Whittemore
Thomas L. Hannan Donald W. Zipse

*Member Emeritus
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SECTION .............................................................................................................................. PAGE

1. I n t r o d u c t i o n ............................................................................................. 7
1.1 Scope .............................................................................................. 7
1.2 References ....................................................................................... 7
1.3 Service Conditions .............................................................................. 9
1.4 Equipment and Service Furnished by the Purchaser ....................................... 9
1.5 Equipment and Services Furnished by the Manufacturer ................................ 10

2 . General Requirements ............................................................................... 10

2.1 Information Required With Proposal ....................................................... 10
2.2 General Description ........................................................................... 11
2.3 Miscellaneous Equipment and Work ....................................................... 12
2.4 Tests ............................................................................................. 13
2.5 Shipment and Installation .................................................................... 13

3. D e t a i l e d R e q u i r e m e n t s ............................................................................... 13
3.1 Circuit Breaker ................................................................................ 13
3.2 Disconnect and Grounding Switches ........................................................ 14
3.3 Gas S y s t e m ..................................................................................... 15
3.4 SFs-to-Air Bushings ........................................................................... 15
3.5 Potheads ......................................................................................... 16
3.6 Transformer and Reactor Bushing Adapters .............................................. 16
3.7 Current Transformers ........................................................................ 16
3.8 Inductive Voltage Transformers ............................................................ 16
3.9 Surge Arresters ................................................................................ 17
3.10 Capacitor Voltage Transformers ............................................................ 17
3.11 Local Control Cabinets ........................................................................ 17

4. Proposal Data ......................................................................................... 19

41 Drawings ....................................................................................... 19
4.2 Weights ......................................................................................... 19
4.3 General Technical Data ...................................................................... 19
4.4 Enclosure and Conductor ..................................................................... 20
4.5 Circuit Breakers ............................................................................... 20
4.6 Disconnect Switches ........................................................................... 21
4.7 Grounding Switches ........................................................................... 21
4.8 Voltage Transformers ........................................................................ 21
4.9 Current Transformers ........................................................................ 22
4.10 Gas-to-Air B u s h i n g s .......................................................................... 22
4.11 Gas System ..................................................................................... 22
 IEEE Guide to Specifications for Gas-Insulated
Substation Equipment
1.Introduction
Ll scope
1.1.1 This guide covers the technical re-
quirements for the design, fabrication, test-
ing, a n d installation of a gas-insulated
substation (GIs).
1.1.2 T h e manufacturer shall furnish all
work necessary to provide the complete GIS a s
shown on t h e functional one-line diagram,
which may consist of circuit breakers (CBI,
disconnect switches (DS), maintenance
ground switches (MGS), fast-acting ground
switches (FGS), voltage transformers (VT),
current transformers (CT), SF6-to-air bush-
ings, buses, cable pothead enclosures, trans-
former o r reactor bushing enclosures,
enclosed surge arresters, elbows, bellows,
controls, and supporting structures in applica-
ble numbers. All equipment and material
shall be prefabricated, factory assembled,
tested, and shipped in the largest practical
assemblies.
1.1.3 The assembled equipment shall be ca-
pable of withstanding electrical, mechanical,
and thermal ratings of the specified system.
All joints and connections shall be able to
withstand the forces of expansion, vibration,
contraction, a n d specified seismic require-
ments without deformation, malfunction, and
leakage.
1.1.4 The equipment shall be capable of
withstanding the specified outdoor or indoor
environment.
1.1.5 Optimized arrangements are required
to reduce installation time, provide ease of op-
erations, minimize maintenance and repair
costs, and facilitate future additions as de-
scribed in the specifications. The proposal
shall include recommended spare parts for
reduced outage time in case of a fault, and de-
livery time in case of emergency.
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1.1.6 Field assembly costs and maintenance
costs will be considered in bid evaluations.
1.1.7 In order to elicit a complete and uni-
form response from each bidder, Section 4,
Proposal Data, is provided.
1.2 References
1.2.1 This guide shall be used in con-
junction with t h e following publications.
When the following standards are superseded
by a n approved revision, the revision shall
apply.
111 ANSI A14.3-1984, American National
Standard Safety Requirements for Fixed
Ladders.'
[21 ANSI B18.12-1962 (Reaff. 19811, American
National Standard Glossary of Terms for Me-
chanical Fasteners.
[31 ANSI C2-1990, National Electrical Safety
Code.
[41 ANSI C37.06-1987, American National
Standard AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis-Pre-
ferred R a t i n g s a n d Related Required
Capabilities.
[51 ANSI C37.11-1979, American National
Standard Requirements for Electrical Control
for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated
on a Symmetrical Current Basis or a Total
Current Basis.
'ANSI publications are available from t h e Sales
Department, American National Standards Institute, 11
West 42nd Street, 13th Floor, New York,NY 10036,USA.
IEEE
C37.123-1991
[SI ANSI C37.12-1981, American National
Standard Guide to Specifications for AC High-
Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmet-
rical Current Basis and a Total Current
Basis.
[71 ANSI C37.32-1990, American National
Standard for Switchgear-High-Voltage Air
Switches, Bus Supports, and Switch Acces-
sories-Schedules of Preferred Ratings, Man-
ufacturing Specifications, and Application
Guide.
[81 ANSI C63.2-1987, American National
Standard for Electromagnetic Noise and Field
Strength, 1 0 KHz to 40 GHz Specifications.
[91 ANSI Y14.15-1966 (Reaff. 1988), American
National Standard Electrical and Electronic
Diagrams.
[lo1 ANSVNAAMM MBG 531-1988, Metal Bar
Grating Manual.
[ll] ASTM A123-89, Specification for Zinc
(Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and
Steel Products.2
[121 ASTM A501-88, Specification for Hot-
Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel
Structured Tubing.
1131 ASTM A659-90, Specification for Steel,
Sheet and Strip, Carbon (0.16 Maximum t o 0.25
Maximum Percent) Hot-Rolled Commercial
Quality.
[141 ASTM D2472-81, Specification for Sulphur
Hexafluoride.
U51 IEC 376 (19711, Specification and Accep-
tance of New Sulphur H e x a f l ~ o r i d e . ~
[16] IEC 517 (1986), Gas-Insulated Metal-
Enclosed Switchgear for Rated Voltages of
72.5 kV and Above.
'ASTM publications are available from ASTM,
Customer Service Department, 1916 Race Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA.
31EC publications are available from IEC Sales
Department, Case Postale 131,3 rue de Varemb6, CH 1211,
Geneve 20, SwitzerlandSuisse. IEC publications are also
available in the United States from the Sales Department,
American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd
Street, 13th Floor, New York,hT 10036, USA.
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[171 IEEE C37.010-1979 (Reaff. 19881, IEEE Ap-
plication Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current
Basis (ANSI).4
[l8] IEEE C37.011-1979 (Reaff. 1988), IEEE Ap-
plication Guide for Transient Recovery Volt-
age for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis
(ANSI).
[19] IEEE C37.012-1979 (Reaff. 1988), IEEE Ap-
plication Guide for Capacitance Current
Switching for AC High-Voltage Circuit
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current
Basis (ANSI).
[20] IEEE C37.04-1979 (Reaff. 1988), IEEE
Standard Rating Structure for AC High-Volt-
age Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical
Current Basis (ANSI).
[21] IEEE C37.082-1982 (Reaff. 1988), IEEE
Standard Methods for the Measurement of
Sound Pressure Levels of AC Power Circuit
Breakers (ANSI).
[223 IEEE C37.09-1979 (Reaff. 1988), IEEE
Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage
Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical
Current Basis (ANSI).
[231 IEEE C37.1-1987, IEEE Standard Defini-
tion, Specification, and Analysis of Systems
Used for Supervisory Control, Data Acquisi-
tion, and Automatic Control.
[241 IEEE C37.2-1987, IEEE Standard Electrical
Power System Device Function Numbers.
[251 IEEE C37.30-1971 (Reaff. 1987), IEEE
Standard Definitions and Requirements for
High Voltage Air Switches, Insulators, and
Bus Supports (ANSI).
[261 IEEE C37.34-1971 (Reaff. 19871, IEEE
Standard Test Code for High-Voltage Air
Switches (ANSI).
41EEE publications are available from the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Service Center, 445
Hoes Lane, P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331,
USA.
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[271 IEEE C37.38-1989, IEEE Standard for Gas- 1.2.2 In the event of conflict between the ref-
Insulated Metal-Enclosed Disconnecting, In- erenced standards, the drawings of the user,
terrupter, and Grounding Switches. and his or her specification, or between stan-
dards issued by different authorities, the
[281 IEEE C37.122-1983, IEEE Standard Gas- manufacturer shall notify the purchaser and
Insulated Substations. secure written clarification a s t o what is ac-
ceptable before proceeding with the work.
1291 IEEE C57.13-1978 (Reaff. 1986), IEEE
S t a n d a r d Requirements for I n s t r u m e n t 1.3 Conditions
Transformers (ANSI). 1.3.1 All apparatus shall be capable of
satisfactory operation in t h e following
[301 IEEE C62.2-1987, IEEE Guide for the Appli- environment:
cation of Gapped Silicon-Carbide Surge Ar-
resters for Alternating-Current Systems Environmental:
(ANSI).
Indoor or outdoor:
[311 IEEE C62.11-1987, IEEE Standard for Elevation above sea
Metal-Oxide Surge Arresters for AC Power level: m
Circuits (ANSI). Maximum ambient
temperature:
E321 IEEE 21-1976, IEEE General Requirements Minimum ambient
and Test Procedures for Outdoor Apparatus temperature: -"C
Bushings (ANSI). Humidity (average): %
Wind velocity: km/hr
E331 IEEE 24-1984, IEEE Standard Performance Solar radiation: WIm2
Characteristics and Dimensions for Outdoor Maximum ice loading: mm
Apparatus Bushings (ANSI). Maximum uplift: daN
Maximum impact: daN
[341 IEEE 48-1990, IEEE Standard Test Proce- Seismic:
dures and Requirements for High-Voltage Air quality:
Alternating-Current Cable Terminations Special environmental
(ANSI). considerations:

[351 IEEE 80-1986, IEEE Guide for Safety in AC

Substation Grounding (ANSI).
[361 IEEE Std 315-1975 (Reaff. 1989), IEEE
Standard Graphic Symbols for Electrical and
Electronic Diagrams (ANSI).
E371 IEEE 693-1984, IEEE Recommended Prac-
tices for Seismic Design of Substations
(ANSI).
1.4 Equipment and Services Furnished by the
Purchaser. The purchaser shall receive, in-
stall, and field test the apparatus specified
herein. Installation and field test of the GIS
should be completed under the supervision of
the manufacturer to ensure correct installa-
tion. The following equipment and services
shall also be furnished by the purchaser, un-
otherwise specified:

[381 IEEE 837-1989, IEEE Standard for Qualify- Concrete foundations

ing Permanent Connections Used in Substa- Power transformers or reactors, includ-
tion Grounding (ANSI). ing bushings
Surge arresters outside the GIS
[391 NEMA 107-1987, Methods of Measurement
The station ground grid, below ground,
of Radio Influence Voltage (RIV) of High-
and vertical connection risers of ade-
Voltage A p p a r a t u ~ . ~
quate length
60 Hz, a c and dc auxiliary power to
'NEMA publications are available from the National
Electrical Manufacturers Association, 2101 L Street hW, manufacturer-furnished equipment,
Washington, D.C.20037, USA. including:

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( a ) Rated dc service voltage V (4) All transformer bushing sulfur hexa-
(b) Minimum dc service
voltage -v
(c) Maximum dc service
voltage -v
(d) Rated ac service
voltage (three-phase) V cal and mechanical interface.
(e) Rated ac service
voltage (one-phase) -v
(6) Supervisory control and data acquisi-
tion (SCADA) equipment
(7) Conduit or troughs and wiring t o sup-
plier-furnished equipment
(8) Gas handling equipment
(9) Batteries and battery chargers
(10) Protective relaying systems
(11) Transmission-line dead-end termi-
nations
(12) Control and power cable trenches
(13) Erection labor, with the supervision and
assistance of the G I s supplier
(14) Control house and related equipment or
building in case of indoor installation,
including crane
(15) Job-site unloading and storage
(16) Field welding, if required, with the su-
pervision and assistance of the GIS
supplier
(1 7) Test equipment, coordinated with the
GIS supplier
(18) Specific tertiary bus and other related
equipment
(19) High-voltage power cables and pothead
connections
1.5 Equipment and Services Furnished by the
Manufacturer. The manufacturer shall de-
sign, manufacture, test, deliver, and guaran-
tee the following services a s required by this
guide:
The complete gas-insulated switchgear,
including the power transformer and
line exits with associated circuit
breakers, disconnect and grounding
switches, voltage transformers, and
surge arresters.
All metal-enclosed gas-insulated buses
for interconnecting various switchgear
assemblies.
All cable terminators, including ter-
minator support structures, cable box
support structures, and mounting
insulators.
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fluoride (SFe) enclosures, complete with
vibration dampers.
( 5 ) All coordination with power-trans-
former, cable, and cable-terminator
manufacturers to assure proper electri-
(6) All necessary supports, platforms,
stairways, and walkways, including
embedded steel and anchor bolts needed
for attachment.
(7) All auxiliary equipment including in-
terlocks; operating mechanisms; and
control, monitoring and protective de-
vices, installed in suitable cabinets.
(8) All control cabinets with respective
mimic buses, internal wiring, and
terminations.
(9) All wiring of devices and terminations
internal t o the switchgear and all
shielded control cables (and associated
raceways) between the equipment and
local control cabinets.
(10) Ground buses and ground connection
pads.
(11) Gas density relays, pressure relief de-
vices, and gas-filling connections.
(12) Initial filling of SFs gas and hydraulic
fluid, if required.
(13) Any other equipment not specifically
noted herein but that is necessary for
trouble-free functioning, installation,
and maintenance of the GIS.
(14) Technical direction for site assembly
and testing by a competent service
engineer .
(15) Any special tools, lifting devices, and
gas manifolds necessary for erection
that shall be retained by the purchaser
for maintenance purposes.
2. General Requirements
2.1 Information Required With Proposal
2.1.1 The proposal shall include general ar-
rangement drawings and single-line dia-
grams, the gas schematic diagram, weights
and dimensions, anchor requirements, appro-
priate technical data, the bill of material, and
a description of system components.
2.1.2 The proposal shall also include the fol-
lowing documents:

GAS-INSULATED SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT
Design test data, if required by the
purchaser.
Insulation coordination study, if re-
quired by the purchaser.
Seismic study, if required by the
purchaser.
Grounding study, if required by the
purchaser.
Factory type test reports.
Documentation on installation proce-
dure a n d sequence, operation, and
maintenance of the GIs.
Data on allowable misalignment a t the
installation o r required accuracy of
foundations and anchors.
List of recommended spare parts, in-
cluding cost and delivery for normal
and emergency conditions.
List and cost of special tools, fixtures,
and lifting devices required for instal-
lation, operation, and maintenance.
Availability and cost of high-voltage
test equipment, if required by the
purchaser.
List of previously supplied GIS facilities
and their performance to date.
Estimated time required to install and
to test the equipment.
Field service engineer cost.
Training for personnel of the pur-
chaser, including cost, duration, and
material covered.
Filled-out data sheets of Section 4 of this
guide. Separate data sheets shall be pro-
vided for each alternative proposal.
Listing of exceptions to and deviations
from this specification. All exceptions
shall be clearly and separately item-
ized. It shall not be necessary for the
purchaser t o examine the standard lit-
erature and documents of the manufac-
turer t o determine the existence and
extent of any exceptions or deviations
from this specification.
2.2 Description
2.2.1 The station layout and equipment rat-
ing shall be based on the single-line diagram
furnished by the purchaser. Dependent on the
station rating, single- or three-phase enclo-
sures may be furnished. The purchaser shall
provide the ratings and any
special requirements, such a s spatial limita-
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tions or protective measures in particularly
harsh operating environments.
2.2.2 The circuit breaker gas zone shall be
independent from all other gas compartments
and shall meet the rating requirements of
IEEE C37.122-1983[28Y and other applicable
standards referenced in this guide.
2.2.3 Disconnect switches shall be three-
phase ( o r single-phase), manually or motor
operated, and capable of interrupting the
charging current of the connected GIs bus and
associated components. Maintenance and
fast-acting ground switches shall be manual
or motor operated. Each switch shall be
equipped with mechanism-actuated auxiliary
switches for indication of the contact position.
Visual inspection means may be provided, if
specified, to observe disconnect and ground
switch contact position, along with a mechani-
cally connected external position indicator.
Each switch shall have provisions for me-
c h a n i c a l locking a g a i n s t u n w a n t e d
operation.
2.2.4 Electrical interlocks or another suit-
able scheme shall be furnished t o prevent in-
correct sequential operation or equipment
malfunction that might result in equipment
damage or personal injury. Electrical inter-
lock schemes shall be fail-safe t o prevent loss
of interlock function upon loss of control
voltage.
2.2.5 Control of overvoltages during discon-
nector operation shall be included.
2.2.6 Heaters (and thermostats, if specified)
shall be furnished as required in control cabi-
nets and equipment housings t o avoid
condensation.
2.2.7 A single-phase bus shall consist of two
concentric tubes of high electrical conductivity
and mechanical strength, the inner tube being
the conductor and the outer tube being the
solidly grounded enclosure for each isolated
phase. A three-phase bus shall consist of three
inner tubes (the conductors) and a single outer
tube (the solidly grounded enclosure for the
bus).
2.2.8 Conductors shall be made of extruded
aluminum or copper tubing suitable for the
specified voltage and current ratings. The en-
closure shall be aluminum or steel with all ad-
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references in 1.2.
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joining enclosures bolted or bonded together
and grounded.
2.2.9 As much a s possible, parts shall be of
standard manufacture with interchangeable
parts and assemblies.
2.2.10 Pressure relief devices, if required,
shall be vented to provide a safe environment
for field personnel and equipment during op-
eration. The bursting pressure of the relief de-
vice shall be effectively coordinated with the
rated gas pressure and pressure rise due to
arcing a s described in the section of IEEE
(337.122-1983 E281 describing pressurized en-
closure requirements.
2.2.11 Expansion and installation align-
ment shall be considered in the design of the
bus and the enclosure. If required, expansion
joints shall be provided with compensators for
the enclosure and sliding plug-in contacts for
the conductor.
2.2.12 Support insulators shall be used to
maintain the conductor and enclosure in the
proper relation. There shall be two types of
support insulators-barrier insulators, which
are employed to isolate gas compartments and
nonbarrier insulators, which allow the gas
pressure t o equalize.
2.2.13 Connections between adjacent con-
ductor sections shall be made by means of
plug-in type contacts. Shields shall be placed to
capture metallic particles that may result from
contact rubbing. Field welding of the conduc-
tor is not acceptable, except when required for
special cases of extension, repair, or retrofit.
2.2.14 Components outside the SFs environ-
ment shall be installed in weatherproof enclo-
sures for outdoor installation.
2.2.15 Shipping sections shall be joined in
the field using either bolted, gasketed flange
connections o r welded connections of the en-
closure. Flanged connections shall have a gas
seal between the flange surfaces. A second
seal ring, sealants, or other suitable means
may be used to protect the gas seal from the ex-
ternal environment. Connections, including
bolts and nuts, shall be adequately protected
from corrosion and shall be easily accessible
with the proper tools.
2.2.16 Where necessary, and agreed to by the
purchaser, field-welded connections may be
used between major fixed components t o per-
mit length and angular adjustments t o com-
pensate for construction tolerances. Where
field welding is used to join the enclosures,
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provisions shall be made and described to pre-
clude the entry of foreign materials into the
gas space.
2.2.17 Structures required t o support the
equipment, and platforms and walkways for
operation and maintenance access t o operat-
ing and monitoring devices, shall be designed
to permit access without use of special devices
or portable ladders. All structures, stairs, plat-
forms, and walkways shall conform to OSHA
regula ti o n s.
2.2.18 Ground pad terminals shall be located
to permit proper connection t o the station
ground grid and to minimize external bus en-
closure voltage gradient to a safe limit.
2.3 Miscellaneous Equipment and Work. The
manufacturer shall furnish, but not be limited
to providing, the following additional items
required for a complete installation:
All ladders, platforms, stairs, walk-
ways, and support necessary t o operate
and maintain all equipment safely and
eff i c i en tl y .
All supporting structures for the GIS
equipment, except concrete foundations
and associated parts such a s anchor
bolts, beams, etc. Sufficient attachment
points and equipment loadings to the ap-
paratus and concrete foundations shall
be furnished to ensure successful instal-
lation, with required clearances, while
taking into account thermal expansion
and contraction.
Flexible joints in all equipment sup-
plied a s required to ensure continuity of
service d u r i n g t h e r m a l expan-
sion/contraction and vibration. Flexi-
ble joints may also be provided to allow
more efficient maintenance.
Control and indication systems, includ-
ing local control cabinets.
Grounding provisions for connection t o
the ground grid of the owner.
Wiring and means for wiring between
individual items of supplier-furnished
equipment.
Nameplates for each piece of equipment.
Gas system, including density moni-
tors and sufficient gas to put the equip-
ment into service.
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(10) External surface preparation and coat-
ing, if specified. Color may affect ther-
mal rating. If equipment is derated due
t o enclosure color, the user must be in-
formed of the new rating in the proposal.
2.4 Tests. The tests shall verify that all com-
ponents of the GIS perform satisfactorily both
electrically and mechanically a t the specified
rating. The tests shall establish t h a t produc-
tion sections have been properly assembled
and that they have essentially the same char-
acteristics as those sections subjected to design
tests.
2.4.1 Design or Type Test (Refer to ANSI
Standards). The following design test shall
have been done for the equipment to be
delivered:
Impulse withstand voltage [Basic Im-
pulse Level (BIL) and (Switching Im-
pulse Level (SIL) if applicable]
Power frequency withstand voltage
Circuit breaker and disconnect switch
open -gap withstand voltage
Rated continuous-current carrying tests
Short-time current rating test
Current switching test
Mechanical operation tests
Pressure tests
Circuit breaker tests (refer to ANSI
standards)
Disconnect switching tests
Instrument transformer tests
2.4.2 Production Test. Production tests shall
be made in the course of component assembly
and a t the complete or shipping assembly state.
Tests shall include a t least the following:
Circuit breaker test per IEEE C37.09-
1979 E221
Pressure test on all individual enclo-
sures and barrier insulators
Gas leak tests of enclosure and barrier
insulators
Mechanical operation test
Low-voltage wiring test
Voltage drop measurement of the con-
ductor and contacts
Power frequency withstand voltage
Partial discharge test of insulators
and/or shipping sections
CT and VT tests
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- Functional tests on control and indica-
tion circuits
- Moisture measurement
2.4.3 Field Test. The following field
tests shall be performed a s a minimum
requirement:
- Gas leakage test
- Operational test
- Gas moisture measurement
- Resistance test of conductor
- Current transformer testing
- High-voltage tests
- Control and installation wiring checks
- Inductive voltage transformer tests
2.5 Shipment and Installation
2.5.1 All equipment shall be suitably packed
and protected during shipment. Each shipping
unit shall be sealed in a clean, dry condition
with leak-tight shipping covers securely
mounted for shipment. All covers t o be re-
moved during installation shall be clearly
marked. Each shipping section shall be care-
fully sealed and filled with dry gas t o a
slightly positive pressure to prevent the en-
trance of moisture and contamination. he
supplier shall notify the user whether the ship-
ping sections contain SF6 o r another type of
dry gas.
2.5.2 Components requiring indoor storage
shall be so identified. The manufacturer shall
provide copies of complete, detailed, cus-
tomized instructions for storage, installation,
operation, and maintenance of the equipment.
2.5.3 Long-term storage instructions shall
be provided, if specified.
2.5.4 A competent, experienced service
engineer from the manufacturer shall be pre-
sent a t the job site for technical guidance and
direction throughout the installation and test-
ing of the equipment.
3.Detailed Requirements
3.1 Circuit Breakers
3.1.1 Circuit breakers shall be the SF6 gas-
insulated type, dead tank design, and shall
have the ratings a s specified.
3.1.2 The breaker shall have ratings de-
scribed in IEEE C37.122-1983 [281 and specific
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ratings in accordance with other applicable
ANSI standards.
3.1.3 The breaker shall be capable of per-
forming t h e specific duty cycle without
derating.
3.1.4 Each circuit breaker shall be factory
assembled, adjusted, and tested and shall be
shipped as a complete single-phase or three-
phase unit.
3.1.5 The breaker shall include a suitable
operating mechanism to assure proper open-
ing and closing and shall permit checking
adjustments and operating characteristics.
The mechanism shall be capable of reclosing
within the range specified in the standards.
3.1.6 Dual trip coils that may be in redun-
dant electromagnetic construction may be
specified by the purchaser.
3.1.7 Sound-level requirements may be
specified by the purchaser.
3.1.8 For outdoor applications, each breaker
shall include a weatherproof control cabinet
for housing the operating mechanism and all
accessories. Necessary valves and connec-
tions shall be provided to ensure ease in han-
dling the SFs.
3.1.9 Each circuit breaker shall be equipped
with an operation counter. The preferred ar-
rangement for this device is to operate only
during the opening cycle. An indicator that
shows the position of the contacts shall be pro-
vided. All gauges, counters, and position
indicators shall be readable by an operator
standing near the equipment.
3.1.10 Each control cabinet for a line termi-
nal(s) shall also include the following:
(1 1 Local-remote switch (optional)
(2) Local-control switch (optional)
3.1.11 Closing resistors, when required,
shall meet the rated line-closing switching
surge factor as specified in the applicable
standards.
32 Disconnect and Grounding Switches
3.2.1 Disconnect switches shall be three-
pole, group operated, or single-pole operated,
no-load break, with one operating mechanism
per three-pole or one operating mechanism per
single-pole position. The purchaser sha!l spec-
ify manual or motor operator.
3.2.2 Grounding switches shall be three-pole
group operated or single-pole operated, no-load
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break, with motor- o r manual-operating
mechanisms.
3.2.3 For motor-operated disconnect
switches, the control shall be electrically un-
coupled from the drive shaft when the switch is
operated manually to prevent coincident power
operation of t h e switch and t h e drive
mechanism(s1.
3.2.4 Each disconnect and ground switch
shall open or close only due to manual- or mo-
tor-driven operation. The switch blade shall
not move due to gravity or other means, even if
a part fails. Once initiated, the motor mecha-
nism shall complete an open or close operation
without requiring the initiating contact to be
held closed.
3.2.5 Each disconnect switch and grounding
switch shall be furnished with electrically in-
dependent auxiliary switches. The auxiliary
switches shall indicate the position of the
switch blades and shall be provided so that the
contacts can be adjusted to be fully engaged
and in proper alignment when in the closed
position. Purchaser shall specify number of
"a" and "b" contacts.
3.2.6 Visual verification may be provided, if
specified, for each pole of each disconnect
switch and grounding switch t o permit visual
inspection of each switch blade position. Ex-
ternal position indicators shall also be
provided.
3.2.7 The purchaser shall specify any antic-
ipated duty condition for the ground switches,
including the interrupting and/or closing
duty for ground switches, especially when
connected to parallel transmission lines or
similarly coupled systems. This duty cannot
normally be performed with a standard
ground switch and may require a special
design.
3.2.8 The purchaser shall specify the ex-
pected disconnect switch operating capability
in situations where a disconnect switch can be
operated with out-of-phase conditions, such as
synchronizing generators or an inductive po-
tential transformer on the load side of the
switch.
3.2.9 A manhole or other suitable means of
opening access shall be provided in each dis-
connect-switch and grounding-switch hous-
ing t o allow access t o switch contacts and
mechanism for repair a n d o r maintenance.
3.2.10 A low-voltage test provision may-be
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voltages of up to 1 0 kV (optional 2.5 kV) or 200
A to be applied t o the conductor without remov-
ing SF6 gas or other components, except for
ground shunt leads.
3.2.11 The listed operation modes shall be
specified for special grounding applications:
(1) Fast-acting ground for cable grounding
(2) Fault initiating (fast-acting ground)
(3) Current-interrupting capability and
recovery voltage for use with parallel
transmission lines
3.2.12 A voltage test instrument may be spec-
ified for indicating the presence of voltage on
the conductor system. This is accomplished by
measuring the capacitive charge on a ground
electrode. If voltage indication is desired,
specifications should include Provisions
for t h e Attachment of a Voltage Test
Instrument.
3.3 Gas System
3.3.1 The GIS shall be furnished, if so speci-
fied, with sufficient SF6 gas to pressurize the
complete system in a sequential approach, one
zone or compartment at a time, t o the rated
nominal density. An additional quantity of
gas shall be furnished as specified.
3.3.2 The SFs gas used shall conform t o
ASTM D2472-81 [141.
3.3.3 The GIS enclosure shall be divided into
several sections separated by gas-tight barrier
insulators. Each section shall be provided with
the necessary piping and valves to allow isola-
tion, evacuation, and refill of gas without
evacuation of any other section.
3.3.4 A gas schematic diagram shall be
submitted for approval. It shall include the
necessary valves, connections, pressure
switches, gas monitor system and controls,
indication, orifices, and isolation t o prevent
current circulation. Means of calibrating
density monitors without de-energizing the
equipment shall be specified.
3.3.5 The external fixtures shall be made of
corrosion-resistant material and shall be
capped where required.
3.3.6 For the purpose of gas monitoring and
maintenance, the GIS shall be divided into the
following individually monitored zones:
- Each power circuit breaker.
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- Each terminal position between adja-
cent breakers.
- Each main bus or bus sections.
Other parts of the GIS shall be divided into a
suitable number of zones or included in the
above zones.
3.3.7 For single-phase bus construction;
single-phase or three-phase gas pressure and
density monitoring shall be specified.
3.3.8 The leakage rate of SF6 gas in kilo-
grams from an individual gas zone shall not
exceed 2% per year. The total leakage rate
from the GIS system shall not exceed 1% per
year.
3.3.9 Each gas zone shall be furnished with a
gas monitoring system consisting of a pres-
sure gauge a n d a gas-density continuous
monitoring device provided with two sets of
adjustable, electrically independent contacts
that operate in two stages, as follows:
(1) First Alarm-Refill gas density nor-
mally 5% to 10% below the nominal fill
density.
(2) Second Alarm-Minimum gas density
to achieve equipment ratings.
3.3.10 Provisions shall be made for connect-
ing pressure gauges, the service cart, and
moisture instrumentation to each one of the
gas sections.
3.4 SFs-to-& Bushings
3.4.1 SFg-to-air bushings may be used for
connections between conventional overhead
transmission lines and G I s , between the
transformer and GIS equipment, or other loca-
tions specified by the purchaser.
3.4.2 Each bushing shall be constructed of
commercial-grade porcelain o r a n acceptable
substitute, with all surfaces free from imper-
fections. The color specified by the user shall
be gray or brown.
3.4.3 Bushing connections to a n overhead
line or transformer lead shall be NEMA 107-
1987 [391 standard 4 hole, 4 in by 4 in alu-
minum pad.
3.4.4 Each porcelain component o r nonce-
ramic bushing t h a t has an internal pressure
shall comply with IEEE C37.09-1979 [221.
3.4.5 Bushings may be of the following
types:
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- SF6 single-pressure bushings, which
a r e hollow, S F s - f i l l e d i n s u l a t o r
columns.
- SF6 dual-pressure bushings which are
hollow, SF6-filled insulator columns
with an intermediate barrier such t h a t
the insulator is at a lower pressure than
the nominal gas-zone pressure in the
GIS.
- Oil-filled o r dry-type condenser
bushings.
3.5 Potheads
3.5.1 If required, SF6 enclosures for cable
potheads shall be provided for connecting the
power cable to the GIs.
3.5.2 The pothead enclosure shall be propor-
tioned to permit a dc field test of the connecting
cable and shall provide means t o permit such
testing. If necessary, i t shall be possible to
connect a test bushing. The pothead shall be
equipped with a removable link to permit cable
and GIS high-voltage tests.
3.5.3 To ensure the effectiveness of the cor-
rosion-protection cell in handling power-fre-
quency fault current within the GIS, the user
and the supplier shall coordinate placement,
ratings, and testing of cell installation.
3.5.4 The SF6 pothead enclosure and pothead
support structure shall be equipped with provi-
sions for insulation from the cable riser pipe to
permit cathodic protection on the cable system.
3.6 T r a n s f o r m e r and Reactor Bushing
&PM
3.6.1 Enclosure adapters may be rehired to
connect the SF6 bus directly t o the SF6-to-oil
transformer bushing, bolting directly to a
flange on the bushing, and totally enclosing
the insulator and live parts in the SF6
environment.
3.6.2 The adapter shall have a removable
cover and removable bus link to permit elec-
trically disconnecting the transformer from
the bus, testing of the bus or transformer sepa-
rately, and removal of the transformer, if
require d.
3.6.3 The bus enclosure may be insulated
from the transformer tank t o minimize circu-
lating currents through the transformer tank.
The bus connecting the transformer t o the GIS
may also contain a bellows assembly and
flexible conductor connection to minimize vi-
bration transfer from the transformer. Alter-
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natively, a flexible element may be provided
on the transformer side of the SF6-to-oil
bushing.
3.6.4 To permit alignment of the bus and the
bushing, the user shall assign responsibility to
either the transformer or the GIS supplier to co-
ordinate their designs.
3.7 Current Transformers
3.7.1 Each current transformer shall be pro-
vided so that the enclosure current does not af-
fect the accuracy or the ratio of the device or the
conductor current being measured.
3.7.2 Current transformer secondaries shall
be terminated to shorting terminal blocks.
3.7.3 I t shall be possible to test each current
transformer without the removal of gas.
3.7.4 The current transformer location,
polarity, ratios, and accuracy shall be as
specified and in accordance with IEEE C57.13-
1978 [291.
3.8 Inductive Voltage Transformers
3.8.1 Each voltage transformer shall be dry-
type, encapsulated, or SF6 insulated and shall
have the following specified:
(1) Number of secondary windings
(2) Number of t a p s in each secondary
winding
(3) Ratio of primary voltage t o each sec-
ondary winding voltage
(4) Thermal r a t i n g of each secondary
winding
( 5 ) Thermal rating of primary winding
3.8.2 The accuracy classification a t 60 Hz
and a t the specified secondary voltage shall be
0.3 at burdens of W, X, Y, Z, and ZZ, as stated
in IEEE C57.13-1978 [291. Burdens may be di-
vided in any proportion between the secondary
windings, but for accuracy classification the
total burden on both windings must not exceed
W, X, Y, Z, or ZZ. Thermal ratings and bur-
dens shall be coordinated with the protection
system.
3.8.3 Transformers shall be of either the
plug-in, construction o r the disconnect-link
type and attached to the gas-insulated system
in such a manner that they can be readily dis-
connected while the system is being dielectri-
cally tested. The metal housing of the
transformer shall be connected to the metal
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gasketed joint so that the transformer housing
is grounded to the GIS enclosure.
3.8.4 If the transformers are not equipped
with removable links, special covers and any
necessary corona shields shall be supplied so
that the system can be pressurized and dielec-
trically t e s t e d a f t e r removal of t h e
transformer.
3.8.5 If possible, the voltage transformer
may allow dielectric testing of the equipment
with input from the secondary connection with
a special voltage regulator. Removal of the
voltage transformer is not required with this
approach.
3.8.6 Primary and secondary terminals
shall have permanent markings for identifi-
cation of polarity, in accordance with IEEE
C57.13-19781291.
3.9 Surge Arresters
3.9.1 Arresters shall be of the voltage rating
called for in the detailed specifications. IEEE
C62.11-1987[311 may be used as a reference.
3.9.2 Arresters shall be of either the ''plug-
in" construction or the disconnect-link type
and attached t o the gas-insulated system in
such a manner that they can be readily dis-
connected from the system while the system is
being dielectrically tested. The metal housing
of the arrester shall be connected to the metal
enclosure of the GIS with a flanged, bolted, and
gasketed joint so that the arrester housing is
grounded to the GIS enclosure.
3.9.3 The ground connection shall be sized
for the fault level of the GIs. It shall be insu-
lated from the GIS enclosure and grounded
externally to permit periodic maintenance
and monitoring of the leakage current.
3.9.4 If the arresters are not equipped with
removable links, special covers and any nec-
essary corona shields shall be supplied so that
the system can be pressurized and dielectri-
cally tested after removal of the arrester.
3.10 Capacitor Voltage Transformers
3.10.1 If required, coupling-capacitor-type
voltage transformers, with the capacitor sec-
tion including insulator housing, shall be en-
closed in an SFs-filled housing.
3.10.2 Capacitor voltage transformers shall
be of either the "plug-in" construction or the
disconnect-link type and attached t o the gas-
insulated system in such a manner that they
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can be readily disconnected while the system
is being dielectrically tested. The housing
shall be connected to the metal enclosure of the
bus system with a flanged, bolted, and gas-
keted joint so t h a t the capacitor housing is
grounded to the enclosure.
3.10.3 At least one special cover and neces-
sary corona shielding shall be supplied t o
permit dielectric testing or system operation
with the capacitor-type voltage transformer
removed.
3.11 hail Control Cabinets
3.11.1 The manufacturer shall furnish one
local control cabinet for each line terminal (or
specified sets of line terminals).
3.11.2 Each cabinet shall be completely fab-
ricated, wired, and assembled a t the factory.
Each cabinet furnished shall be fully equipped
and completely wired to the terminal blocks
for termination of circuit breaker and discon-
nect switch control, indication, and gas alarm
cables.
3.11.3 In general, each cabinet shall contain
the following equipment for control, indicat-
ing, and protection of switches, circuit break-
ers, and associated components:
One control switch for each circuit
break er
One remote-local switch for each circuit
break er
One open-close control switch or push-
button for each motor-operated discon-
nect switch
One open-close control switch or push-
button for each motor-operated ground-
ing switch
One or two red indicating lights and one
green indicating light for each circuit
breaker, each disconnect and ground-
ing switch, or contact position indica-
tion on the mimic diagram
Control switches for ac and dc supply to
each compartment
One mimic diagram showing connec-
tions of all furnished equipment
One annunciator panel with remote out-
put contacts
Terminal blocks and terminations for
each gas density relay
(10) Terminal blocks and terminations for
electrical interlock contacts
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(11) Terminal blocks and terminations for
alarm and miscellaneous remote-con-
trol circuits
(12) Terminal blocks and terminations for
all instrument transformer leads. A
lead shall be installed and terminated
for each t a p of a multiratio current
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transformer
(13) Terminal blocks and terminations for
all spare contacts
(14) Terminal blocks and terminations for
the external control, instrumentation,
and protection of the purchaser
(15) A total of 10% spare terminal blocks
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4. ProposalData

4.1 Drawings. Time after notification of award when the following drawings and data will be
submitted (in weeks):

General arrangement drawings

Structural plan and details
Foundation loadings for all GIS equipment and
supporting structures
Physical detail drawings (shipping unit)
Electrical schematic and wiring diagrams
Gas schematic diagrams
Grounding arrangement and ground bus details
Erection drawings
Dimensional tolerances, outdoorhndoor X
Y
Z

4.2 Weights (kg, unless otherwise noted)

Circuit breaker 1P or 3P7

Disconnect switch 1P or 3P
Grounding switch 1 P or 3P
Voltage transformer 1P or 3P
SF6-to-Air bushing 1P
Longest section of interconnecting bus 1P or 3P
Interconnecting bus elbow 1P or 3P
Interconnection bus tee 1 P or 3P
Weight of the heaviest piece of equipment to be
handled during construction (name the item)
Estimated total weight of all structural steel
Total estimated weight of all items
4.3 General Technical Data

Rated service voltage (kV, rms)

Rated maximum voltage (kV, rms)
Rated frequency (Hz)
Rated continuous current bus (A, rms)
feeder (A, rms)
Rated short-circuit current (A, rms)
Short time current (A, rms)
Momentary current (A, rms)
Withstand Voltages
Low frequency (kV, rms)
Full wave impulse (BIL) (kV, peak)
Switching impulse (SIL), if required (kV, peak)
Maximum Acceptable Moisture Level
Circuit Breaker (PPMVIB
Compartments where arcing is expected (PPMV)
Compartments where arcing is not expected (PPMV)

71P = single phase; 3P = three phase.

'PPW = Parts per million per volume.
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4.4EnchureandCond~

Inductance
Capacitance
Resistance enclosure
conductor
Surge impedance
Weight of gas for largest gas zone
Length of bus sections
BusEnclosureData
Type of material
Outside diameter
Wall thickness
Internal pressure at 20 "C

4.5 Circuit Breakers

Voltage range factor

Rated short circuit current symmetrical (A rms)
asymmetrical (A rms)
Rated closing and latching capability (A rms)
Rated interrupting time (60 Hz) (ms)
Rated reclosing time (ms)
Rated permissible tripping delay (SI
Rated operating duty cycle
Type of operating mechanism
Breaker Operating Time (in ms) for Rated Control Voltage and Pressure
Opening time from energization of trip coil to
contact parting
ClosingResistors (if applicable)
Ohmic value of closing resistors per phase (Q)
Insertion time during closing (ms)
Gas Pressures
Pressure at 20 "C of interrupting medium (kPa)
Pressure at 20 "C of insulating medium,
maximum/minimum &Pa)
Maximum Foundation Loading During Operation
For horizontal breakers (N)
For vertical breakers (NI
Motor Capcity
Number and type
Horsepower of each (hp)
Voltage and phase (V)
Current, start/run (A)
Total heater power per three-pole breaker (W)
Control Circuit
Closing voltage range (VI
Maximum closing current (A)
Tripping voltage range (V)
Maximum tripping current (A)
Number of trip coils per pole
Mini" Number of Operations Before the Breaker Must Be
Removed From Service for Maintenance Inspection
No load mechanical

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Full load nonfault

Rated short-circuit current
Expected number of hours required to perform
a complete maintenance inspection of one
breaker (including gas handling time)
Maximum guaranteed impact noise level, during
operation, at a point 100 R from the breaker (dB)
Number of breaker operations without motor
operation
Number of full load operations without overheating
the closing resistors (specify the closing duty for
the thermal rating)

48 Disconnect Switches

Rated Full-Wave Impulse Withstand

Across the open gap (kV peak)
Rated 60Hz-1 min Withstand
Across the open gap (kV rms)
Number of switch-operating-mechanism
operations before internal visual inspection
or servicing
Maximum control voltage
Minimum control voltage
Current, startfrun
Maximum opening current
Maximum closing current
Heater power per three-pole switch
Main Current-CarryingContact Material
Base material and specification
Contact insert
Plating material
ControlData for Operating Mechanism
Operating time
Maximum charging current interrupting

4.7 Grounding Switches

Rated close and latch current (A rms)

Number of mechanical operations before internal
visual inspection or servicing
Number of closing operations into energized
bus without damage
Ground switch interrupting capacity, if specified
and agreed (A)

4 8 Voltage Transformers

Name of the manufacturer

Applied test voltage (kV rms)
Power-frequency field test voltage with VT
connected (kV rms)
Ratio of high-voltage to low-voltage windings
Thermal rating of each secondary winding (VA)

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Thermal rating of the primary winding (VA)

IEEE C57.13-1978 E291 accuracy classification
List burdens for which the above accuracy
classifications apply
Table of current versus time for backfeeding
capacitive current during GIS field tests

4.9 Current "formem

IEEE C57.13-1978 [291 accuracy class

Ratio in terms of primary and secondary current
ratings
Continuous thermal current rating factor
Secondary winding insulation class
Are all current transformers external t o the
GIS enclosures (Ye s/No)
Are CTs split-core type? (Yes/No)

4.10 Gas-to-& Bushing

NOTE: Special BIL and SIL requirements may be specified for the bushing.
Name of the manufacturer
Type designation of the manufacturer
Material
Rated 60Hz Withstand
Dry-1 min (kV rms)
Wet-10 s (kV rms)
ExternalStrikeDistance
Phase-to-ground
Phase-to-phase
External creep distance
Cantilever strength
Acceptable terminal load

4.11 Gas System

Total quantity of SF6 gas to be supplied with the

original equipment (kg)
Total quantity of SF6 gas required per breaker (kg)
Guaranteed maximum SF6 gas leakage rate in
k d y r from the complete GIS
Number of gas monitoring systems included
with the equipment
In service life gaskets
Storage shelf life of gaskets

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