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Ieee C37.122

Routine tests are performed on gas insulated substations (GIS) after assembly to ensure proper design and operation before leaving the factory. The tests include dielectric, resistance, tightness, pressure, mechanical operation, auxiliary circuit, and partition pressure tests. The tests verify correct assembly, manufacturing, absence of contaminants, circuit integrity and function, and that partitions can withstand design pressures.

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Ieee C37.122

Routine tests are performed on gas insulated substations (GIS) after assembly to ensure proper design and operation before leaving the factory. The tests include dielectric, resistance, tightness, pressure, mechanical operation, auxiliary circuit, and partition pressure tests. The tests verify correct assembly, manufacturing, absence of contaminants, circuit integrity and function, and that partitions can withstand design pressures.

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Article 4:(30.09.

2018):
Routine tests, often referred to as production tests, are performed to
ensure that each GIS operates as it has been designed and type-tested
for. The routine tests are performed for each GIS after assembly and
marks a major quality gate before the GIS leaves the factory. The test
parameters are based on the type test results, which means that, within
certain tolerances, the routine tests need to reflect the type test data.
The following sections describe briefly Routine Tests included in IEEE
C37.122 standard:
1- Dielectric Tests: The dielectric tests are done after the mechanical
routine testing and demonstrate the dielectric performance of the GIS,
ensuring the correct assembly, correctly manufactured parts from a
dielectric point of view, and the absence of particles and other
contaminants
2-Measurement of the Resistance of the Main Circuits: Typically, the
voltage drop or resistance of main circuits are measured using a DC current of 100
A for this test. The test data should be within a 20% tolerance band compared with
the type test data.
3-Tightness Tests: Using devices such as SF6 piping, adaptation of SF6 leakage
detectors, all areas of enclosures assemblies, SF6 gauges, and SF6 density
monitoring will be checked for leaks.
4-Pressure Tests of Enclosures:
After complete machining of enclosures, pressure tests are made at 1.3
times the design pressure for welded aluminum and welded steel
enclosures and at 2 times the design pressure for cast
enclosures. Automated test stations facilitate the inclusion of a tightness
test using helium after the pressure test of the enclosure. The standard
test pressure shall be:
-1.3 times design pressure for welded aluminum and welded steel
enclosures.
- 2 times design pressure for cast aluminum and composite aluminum
enclosures.
The test pressure shall be maintained for at least 1 min. No rupture or
permanent deformation should occur during this test.
5-Mechanical Operation Tests :Mechanical operation tests include all
devices of the GIS that will be mechanically operated, such as a circuit
breaker, disconnect switches, ground switches, and high-speed ground
switches. The tests include a certain number of operation cycles at different
control voltage levels and the correct function of the related auxiliary
equipment; for example, auxiliary switches to indicate the position of the
circuit breaker and switches.
6-Tests on Auxiliary and Control Circuits: These tests confirm that, during
manufacturing, all wiring has been done correctly according the related
circuit diagrams. Auxiliary and control circuits shall conform to the
schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical data provided by the
manufacturer. Technical data may include the number, class, type, capacity of
available contacts, and electrical power of shunt releases (other than
auxiliary and control contacts, electrical power of shunt releases, etc.). This
test have followine sections:
A-Functional tests: A functional test of all low-voltage circuits shall be made
to verify the proper functioning of auxiliary and control circuits in conjunction
with the other parts of the switchgear. The test procedures depend on the
nature and the complexity of the low-voltage circuits of the device.
B-Verification of protection against electrical shock: Protection against
direct contact with the main circuit and safe accessibility to the auxiliary and
control equipment parts liable to be touched during normal operation shall
be checked by visual inspection.
C-Dielectric tests on auxiliary and control circuits: Only power-frequency
withstand voltage tests shall be performed. All control wiring associated with
current and linear coupler transformer secondary's and potential device
secondary's shall receive a power-frequency withstand test of 2500 V for one
minute. All other control wiring shall receive a power-frequency withstand
test of 1500 V for 1 min or 1800 V for 1 sec.
7-Pressure Tests on Partitions: Partitions are gas tight insulators that
separate one gas compartment from the other. They allow full pressure
on one side and vacuum on the other. Each partition has to be tested to
twice that of the design pressure. It has to be ensured that the weakest
mechanical direction of the device is being considered for the test. This
test verifies that the partition has been manufactured correctly to
withstand the pressure the partition is designed for. Partitions will also
be tested to the dielectric withstand capability and a sensitive partial
discharge measurement. Pressure tests shall be made on enclosures
after complete machining. Each partition shall be subjected to a
pressure test at twice the design pressure for 1 min in the weakest
direction. For the pressure test the partition shall be secured in exactly
the same manner as in service. The partition shall not show any sign of
over stress or leakage

*IEEE Standard for High Voltage Gas-Insulated Substations Rated


Above 52 kV :IEEE Std C37.122.
*Gas Insulated Substations Book by Edited by Herman Koch.
*IEEE C37.122-1 (2013) Guide for Gas Insulated Substations
Rated Above 52 kV.
*High-voltage Tests and Measurements during the Life Cycle of
GIS article from SIEMENS company Authors: U. Schichler E.
Kynast
*High Voltage Testing of Gas (SF6) Insulated Substation article by
John De Britto C

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