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L. Phani Raghav
Assistant Professor
Dept. of EEE
SNIST
Limitations of AIS:
Large dimensions due to statutory clearances and poor
dielectric strength of air.
Insulation deterioration with ambient conditions and
susceptibility to pollutants.
Wastage of space.
Life of steel structures degrades.
Seismic instability.
Large planning & execution time.
Regular maintenance of the substation required.
Definition of GIS
Gas Insulated Substations (GIS) is a compact,
multi-component assembly enclosed in a
ground metallic housing in which the primary
insulating medium is compressed Sulphur
hexafluoride (SF6) gas.
SF6 acts as an insulation between live parts &
the earthed metal closure.
Introduction to GIS
GIS was first developed in various
countries between 1968 and 1972.
After about 5 years of experience,
the use rate increased to about 20%
of new substations in countries
where space is limited. In other
countries with space easily
available, the higher cost of GIS
relative to AIS has limited use to
special cases.
For example, in the U.S., only about
2% of new substations are GIS.
International experience with GIS is
described in a series of CIGRE
papers (CIGRE, 1992; 1994; 1982).
Properties of SF6:
GIS Assembly:
ESSENTIAL PARTS OF GIS:
1. Bus bar
2. Circuit Breaker
3. Disconnector (line or bus)
4. Earthing switch (line or bus)
5. Current transformer (feeder / bus)
6. Voltage transformer (feeder/ bus)
7. Feeder Disconnector
8. Feeder Earthing switch
9. Lightning / Surge Arrester
10. Cable termination
11. Control Panel.
GIS assembly:
Advantages :
Occupies very less space (1/10th) compared to ordinary
substations.
Hence, most preferred where area for substation is small (eg:
Cities)
Most reliable compared to Air Insulated Substations.
Number of outages due to the fault is less
Maintenance Free.
Can be assembled at workshop and modules can be
commissioned in the plant easily.