Switchgear and Substations

3.1 High-Voltage Substations

Switchgear type Rated voltage (kV) Rated power-frequency withstand voltage (kV)

8DN8 up to 170 up to 325 up to 750 up to 4,000 up to 4,000 up to 63 up to 63 up to 170 > 25 650/800/1,000

8DN9 up to 245 up to 460 up to 1,050 up to 850 up to 4,000 up to 4,000 up to 50 up to 50 up to 135 > 25 1,500

8DQ1 up to 420/550 up to 650/740 up to 1,425/1,800 up to 1,050/1,250 up to 6,300 up to 5,000 up to 63 up to 63 up to 170 > 25 2,200/3,600

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (kV) Rated switching impulse withstand voltage (kV) Rated current, busbar (A) Rated current, feeder (A) Rated short-circuit breaking current (kA) Rated short-time withstand current (kA) Rated peak withstand current (kA) Inspection (years) Bay width (mm)

Values in accordance with IEC; other values available on request

Table 3.1-2: Main product range of GIS

gas compartment). Modern spring mechanisms that are currently available for the whole GIS 8D product spectrum eliminates the need for hydraulic oil. Economical transport: Simplied fast transport and reduced costs, because of a minimum of shipping units. Low operating costs: The switchgear is practically maintenance-free, e.g., contacts of circuit-breakers and disconnectors are designed for extremely long endurance, motor operating mechanisms are lubricated for life, the enclosure is corrosion-free. This ensures that the rst inspection is required only after 25 years of operation. High reliability: The longstanding experience of Siemens in design, production and commissioning more than 330,000 bay operating years in over 28,000 bay installations worldwide is testament to the fact that the Siemens products are highly reliable. The mean time between failures (MTBF) amounts to > 900 bay years for major faults. A quality management system certied according to ISO 9001, which is supported by highly qualied employees, ensures high quality throughout the whole process chain from the offer/order process to the on-site commissioning of the GIS. Smooth and efcient installation and commissioning: Transport units are fully assembled, tested at the factory and lled with SF6 gas at reduced pressure. Coded plug connectors are used to cut installation time and minimize the risk of cabling failures. Routine tests: All measurements are automatically documented and stored in the electronic information system, which provides quick access to measured data for years.

SF6-insulated switchgear for up to 170 kV, type 8DN8 3-phase enclosures are used for switchgear type 8DN8 in order to achieve small and compact component dimensions. The low bay weight ensures low oor loading, and helps to reduce the cost of civil works and to minimize the footprint. The compact lowweight design allows installing it almost anywhere. Capital cost is reduced by using smaller buildings or existing ones, e.g., when replacing medium-voltage switchyards with the 145 kV GIS. The bay is based on a circuit-breaker mounted on a supporting frame (g. 3.1-33). A special multifunctional cross-coupling module combines the functions of the disconnector and earthing switch in a 3-position switching device. It can be used as: An active busbar with an integrated disconnector and work-inprogress earthing switch (g. 3.1-33, pos. 3 and 5) An outgoing feeder module with an integrated disconnector and work-in-progress earthing switch (g. 3.1-33, pos. 9) A busbar sectionalizer with busbar earthing. Cable termination modules can be equipped with either conventional sealing ends or the latest plug-in connectors (g. 3.1-33, pos. 10). Flexible 1-pole modules are used to connect overheadlines and transformers with a splitting module that links the 3-phase enclosed switchgear to the 1-pole connections. Thanks to their compact design, the completely assembled and factory-tested bays can be shipped as a single transport unit. Fast erection and commissioning on site ensure the highest possible quality.

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