Gas Insulaled Switchyard (Gis)
Gas Insulaled Switchyard (Gis)
Gas Insulaled Switchyard (Gis)
Introduction
TYPES OF SWITCHYARD
AIS (Air Insulated
Switchyard)
Contd…
PROPERTIES OF SF6
• Decomposition occurs on exposure to electric arc but the dissociation products
being the lower order fluoride gases SF2 and SF4 (these largely recombine on
cooling) plus some metallic fluoride in the form of an insulating powder. This and
any remaining gases can be readily absorbed by actuated alumina in suitably
placed filters.
MERITS OF GIS
COMPACTNESS
HIGHER RELIABILITY AND AVAILABILITY
NEGLEGIBLE MAINTENANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY
LOWER ERECTION TIME
SAFETY
LOW LIFE CYCLE COST
COMPACTNESS
Compact dimensions.
Land requirement is 10-
20% of AIS.
Saving in land depends
upon voltage level.
May be installed in middle
of load centre of urban or
industrial area.
Impact of insulating medium on size of the
switchyard
220 kV 18 m 2m
400 kV 27 m 3.6 m
No of Bays 7 9
Take less time to check all switching devices and electrical circuits.