Areva T&D GHA series User manual
GAS-INSULATED SWITCHGEAR
GHA
Gas-Insulated Switchgear
Switchgear extension and
replacement of a panel
(During this work, essential parts of the
switchgear remain in operation)
No. AGS 535 066-01
Edition 02/2009
Technical Manual
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Content
Remarks on this manual ............................................................. 4
Purpose ................................................................................................................................ 4
Reference documents ....................................................................................................... 4
Terms and symbols used .................................................................................................. 5
Abbreviations used ............................................................................................................ 5
Any questions or suggestions? ...................................................................................... 5
1 Safety provisions................................................................... 6
2 Panel description .................................................................. 7
3 Extension of an existing double busbar
switchgear system ............................................................... 9
3.1 Safety provisions.................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Important information ............................................................................................ 9
3.3 Initial situation .......................................................................................................10
3.4 Extension on left-hand end of busbar .............................................................11
3.5 Extension on right-hand end of busbar ..........................................................15
4 Replacement of a panel within a switchgear
system .....................................................................................20
4.1 Safety provisions..................................................................................................20
4.2 Important information ..........................................................................................20
4.3 Initial situation .......................................................................................................21
4.4 Fault in a busbar compartment .........................................................................22
5 Annex.......................................................................................33
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Remarks on this manual
Purpose
This Technical Manual is for information only. It describes
extension of an existing GHA double busbar switchgear, at choice to the ●
left or right-hand side.
replacement of a switchgear panel within a GHA double busbar switch- ●
gear.
The switchgear is not switched OFF completely for the individual assembly
descriptions, but the busbar systems remain in operation as far as possible.
For the sake of clarity, this manual does not include all information on the
various assembly descriptions in detail. Neither can it take every imaginable
instance of installation or operation into account.
This Technical Manual only provides a general overview of the work to be
performed in case of extension or replacement. In each case of extension, a
detailed switchgear-specific workflow must be prepared upon consultation with
the manufacturer. No extension or replacement must be performed on the basis
of this Manual alone.
Liability claims against the manufacturer cannot be based on this Techni-
cal Manual!
As our products are subject to continuous further development, we reserve the
right to make changes regarding standards, illustrations and technical data.
Reference documents
The following additional documents must be complied with:
sales agreement with the stipulations regarding the switchgear-specific ●
equipment and the legal details
the switchgear-specific circuit diagrams / documentation ●
Operating Manual GHA (no. AGS 531 44 ●1-01)
Assembly Instructions GHA (no. AGS 531 44 ●6-01)
the operating instructions for the devices installed in the switchgear ●
(e. g. IVIS, devices in low-voltage cabinet)
the assembly instructions of the manufacturer of the cable connection ●
systems to be connected to the switchgear
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Remarks on this manual
GHA l Switchgear extension and replacement of a panel
Terms and symbols used
This manual uses certain terms and symbols. They warn about dangers or
provide important information which must be complied with in order to avoid
danger to persons and damage to equipment:
„Warning“
This danger symbol warns about dangerous electrical voltage. Con-
tact with voltage may result in fatal injury!
„Warning“
This danger symbol warns about the risk of injury. Please comply
with all the provisions identified by this symbol in order to avoid
death or serious injury..
„Warning“
This danger symbol warns about the risk of falling.
„Important“
This instruction symbol is used for information which is important to avoid
material damage.
Abbreviations used
BB1 = Busbar 1 (rear busbar)
BB2 = Busbar 2 (upper busbar)
Any questions or suggestions?
Do you have any questions or suggestions regarding this manual, or do you
require further information?
We always strive to provide you with the best-possible information for optimum,
safe use of our products. Thus, do not hesitate to contact us if you have any
recommendations, amendments or proposals for improvement.
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1 Safety provisions
This Technical Manual is for information only and is exclusively intended for
specialist electricians who have proven experience in conjunction with
the GHA series (training certificate) ●
the applicable safety provisions ●
●Common regulations for high-voltage switchgear and control gear: IEC
62271-1
The locally applicable accident prevention, operating and work instructions ●
must be complied with.
Installation: IEC 61936-1 / HD 637 S1 ●1
Operation of electrical equipment: EN 50110-1 ●1
1 The national standards applicable in the country where the equipment is to be
installed must be complied with.
Before performing work on the panel, it is essential that you comply with
the following instructions:
Warning:
Before starting work on high-voltage components, de-energize the
system, verify it for zero voltage and earth the system in accordance
with the applicable safety rules pursuant to EN 50110-1.
Warning:
After removal of covers, operator safety in accordance with IEC
62271-200 may be restricted if the appropriate part of the switchgear
has not been isolated from the power supply.
For the work described in this manual, operator safety from internal
arcs in accordance with the IAC classification is not ensured. Thus,
in the case of manual switching operations, persons may only be
located directly in front of the panels.
Optimum operator safety is only ensured if the switchgear is com-
pletely disconnected from the power supply and earthed during
extension or replacement of panels. Thus, attempts should be made
to achieve this switch condition at all times.
Warning:
Before performing work in the drive area of the switchgear panels,
switch off the supply voltage and prevent it from being switched ON
again.
Warning:
There is a risk of injury when working on the drive mechanism. Be-
fore commencing work, release the energy-storing device by
the OFF-ON-OFF (Open/Close/Open) operating sequence on the –
circuit-breaker
closing the make-proof –busbar earthing switch.
Warning!
The top sides of the panels are not meant to be walked on. Persons
may fall through them, get injured or may damage the panel. When
work has to be performed on the panel top, temporarily position a
solid base plate to step on.
Applicable standards and
regulations:
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Fig. 1
Outgoing feeder panel with outer cone-type cable connection
1 Gas density switch of the IDIS
systems for busbar 1 (rear busbar)
2 Busbar link BB1
3 Circuit-breaker tank with vacuum
interrupter chambers
4a Outer cone-type cable connection
5 Toroidal-core current transformer
6 Voltage transformer (optional)
7 Cable support
8 Cable compartment cover
9 Isolating device for voltage trans-
former (optional)
10 Capacitive voltage detection system
11 IDIS display unit for monitoring of
insulating gas
12 Hinged front frame
13 Manual operator interface
14 Low-voltage cabinet
15 Gas density switch of the IDIS sys-
tems for busbar 2 (upper busbar)
16 Busbar link BB2
17 Tank for busbar 2 (upper busbar)
with three-position switch
18 Jack rings
19 Tank for busbar 1 (rear busbar) with
disconnector
2 Panel description
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2 Panel description
Warning!
Confusing the busbar system involves a risk of injury. The term
Busbar 1 (BB1) refers to the busbar arranged in the rear area of the
panel, and the term Busbar 2 (BB2) to the busbar arranged in the up-
per part of the panel.
On the mechanical operator interface, the standard designation for
the upper busbar is Busbar 1 and for the lower busbar, Busbar 2
(Fig. 2).
SS2
SS1
SS1
SS2
Fig. 2
Busbar assignment
BB1 Busbar 1 (rear busbar)
BB2 Busbar 2 (upper busbar)
BB1
BB2
BB1
BB2
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Extension of an existing double3
busbar switchgear system
Safety provisions3.1
Warning!
Comply with the safety provisions on page 6.
Warning!
Confusing the busbar system involves a risk of injury. The term
Busbar 1 (BB1) refers to the busbar arranged in the rear area of the
panel, and the term Busbar 2 (BB2) to the busbar arranged in the up-
per part of the panel.
During assembly, busbar 1 and busbar 2 must be identified clearly.
Earthed as well as energized busbars must be identified by the ap-
propriate warning and information signs.
Warning!
Risk of injuries. The mounted black end caps on the busbar ends
and the silicone sleeves of the busbar link are surge-proof and must
not be subjected to any mechanical stress.
Warning!
The initial position as shown, and the workflow described are in-
tended as examples only.
Before assembly is started, a complete description of the entire
workflow of a switchgear extension must be prepared and verified in
accordance with the local circumstances and conditions.
Important information3.2
The surge-proof black end caps and the silicone sleeves of the busbar ●
links are safe to touch due to an earthed external conductive surface.
Before positioning new panels, insert the busbar clamping contacts into ●
the busbar tubes of the left-hand panel concerned. Inserting the clamping
contacts after screw-fastening the panels would be very time-consuming.
The silicone link sleeves connecting the existing switchgear ●panel to the
extension panel may only be mounted on site.
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3 Extension of an existing double busbar switchgear system
Initial situation3.3
GHA double busbar switchgear panels can be extended at choice to the left or
right sides.
Both busbar systems are operating ●
One busbar system alternately remains in operation during extension work. ●
Wall-mounting ●
SS 2
SS 1
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Fig. 3
The diagram shows a 9-panel switchgear consisting of
– 2 incoming feeder panels (panels 1 and 9)
– bus coupler (panel 5)
– 6 outgoing feeder panels (shown as an example: panels 2 and 8)
BB1 Busbar 1 (arranged at the rear of the panel)
BB2 Busbar 2 (arranged at the top of the panel)
BB1
BB2
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