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PNR Porcelain
Condenser Bushing 24kV-300kV Key Benefits
Oil-to-Air Applications • Compact, Robust and Reliable design.

Resin Impregnated Paper Bushing • Partial discharge-free up to rated nominal

voltage
PNR Bushings are capacitance graded bushings with Resin Impregnated Paper core. Design, • Excellent mechanical strength
Components and manufacturing technology of RIP Bushings promote an average lifetime in
• High thermal strength (Class E, 120ºC)
excess of 30 years under normal operating conditions.
• Low dielectric losses (tanδ ≤ 0.4%)
• Suitable for Ester Oil immersion media.
GE Bushings – your Partner of choice
• Suitable for low temperature of -50DegC
GE, a company you can trust to harness your power. Following the acquisition of Passoni and
Villa in 2008, former Alstom Grid now GE Grid Solutions offers a wide range of condenser
bushings for AC and DC applications. Our partner acknowledges us as one of the most
reputable and reliable Bushing manufacturers in the world.
Safety – Our priority
• Personnel, Substation and Environment
protection
A Wealth of Benefits • RIP bushings are fire and explosion-proof
• We have pioneered in Bushing Technology with our combined experience and expertise
• Oil and SF6 free means no environmental
over nine decades.
costs on end-of-life disposal
• RIP Bushings offer multiple benefits over conventional Bushings (OIP).
• Free from leakage issues
• RIP Bushings suitable for all transformers types are available.

Flexibility Minimal Maintenance

• RIP Bushings are 100% oil and pressure- free,
Ease of transport, handling, storage and installation. Flexibility in angle of installation.
hence no specific maintenance or on-site
verification are required.
Seismic Solutions • Measurement of tanδ and capacitance is
Seismic solutions can be provided on request against specific site requirement. recommended as part of maintenance check

Bushings to suit specific requirements Test Standards

• Bushings in accordance to IEEE C57.19.01 with special flag dimensions available on • Bushings conform to IEC-60137
request.
• Bushings conforming to IEEE C57.19.01 / NF
• Bushings in accordance to NF C52-062 including special power factor tap , flags available C52-062 standard are also available.
on request.
• Very High Cantilever Solution available on
• Bushings for replacement with adaptation and interchangeability available on request. request.
Specific terminals , lugs and counter flange can be provided.
• Tailor made Design available on request.
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PNR Bushings Main Features Nameplate

Each bushing is provided with a nameplate, containing complete
Resin Impregnated Paper Bushing
electrical data and the serial number, in accordance with the
Oil-to-air requirements of IEC/IEEE requirements.

• Resin Impregnated Paper The aluminum nameplate is secured to the flange with rivets and
• Installation in any position carries the following information.

• Dimensions of flange terminals in accordance with IEC 60137

standards
• Partial discharges < 5pC at 1.5 Um/V3
• Power factor tap grounded through the cap
• Flange made of corrosion-free aluminum
• Execution with fixed and solid conductor

Fig. 5: Nameplate

1. HV terminal
2. Conductor
3. RIP condenser core
4. Polyurethane filling
5. Porcelain insulator
6. Power factory/ test tap
7. Main flange
8. Stress shield (detachable
type for 245kV and above)
9. Air outlet screw
10. Lifting eyes

Fig. 4: PNR Bushing Typical Cross Section

Bushing Designation PNR.145.650.1250

CODE DESCRIPTION
P Condenser bushings (‘P’ from the Italian word ‘Passante’)
N Normal
R Resin Impregnated Paper (RIP)
145 Rated voltage in kV
650 BIL in kV
1250 Rated current in A

Fig.6 : Electrical test

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Key Features
RIP Condenser Core
The main insulation of the bushing comprises of resin Impregnated
paper. The condenser core is manufactured with crepe paper wound
on central tube or rod. Winding is done under heat on a state of art
winding machine. Series of Aluminum foils are inserted between the
paper layers at predetermined positions to achieve the optimum
distribution of radial and longitudinal electrical gradients between
central tube and flange. The condenser core is then processed
under heat, vacuum and resin impregnated under highly controlled
conditions.

Air side insulator

The air side insulator is of porcelain insulator.
Fig.7/8: Lifting of the Bushings
Flange
The flange is made of corrosion free aluminum and is equipped with
lifting holes , air vent screw and a power factor tap (tested at 3 kV for
60 s). Special coating up to CH5 class on request. Voltage tap can be
provided on request.

Polyurethane Filling
The space between RIP core and the housing is dry- filled with
polyurethane. Dry filling eliminates the risk of pollution (as in SF6
filling) and is leak proof should any damage exceptionally occur.
Polyurethane has been specially selected for its high mechanical
and electrical properties. High compressibility polyurethane makes
the bushings more resistant to mechanical stress caused by thermal Fig. 9: Air outlet screw Fig. 10: Voltage tap (On
variation. request)

Assembling
The RIP condenser core and main flange are assembled in high
controlled environment to avoid moisture and contamination of the
RIP surface during the production.

Power Factor Tap

The PF tap is the connection to outer conducting layer of a capacitance-
graded bushing. It is accessible from outside the bushing, insulated
from the flange or other fixing devices, and measures the dissipation Fig. 11/12: Power factor tap
factor, capacitance and partial discharge while the bushing flange is
earthed. A suitable fully mounted PF measuring tap is supplied with
all RIP bushings.

Top Terminal
Bushings top terminal is made of aluminum or copper terminals.
Tinned or silver-plated copper terminal can be supplied on request.
Draw-lead or draw-rod type bushings (rated current up to 1600A)
have a removable top terminal. This terminal is connected to the
copper inner terminal lug or the draw rod by means of multi-contact
and is screwed to the bushing head. In bottom-connected bushings,
the inner non- removable rod extends as top terminal.

Fig. 13: Removable top Fig. 14: top terminal conductor

terminal

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Key Features
Metal Surface Treatment
All metal bushing surfaces are made of aluminum alloy with high
resistance in industrial environment, with high humidity content and
aggressive atmosphere, like offshore with high salinity.
Power factor tap and voltage tap surface finish avoids any corrosion
throughout lifetime and allows for easy fixing and unscrewing in
service. Further finishing or final painting are the customer’s option.

Electrical test
The bushings are tested according to latest edition of IEC 60137
– “Insulated bushings for alternating voltage above 1000 V”. Upon
request it is possible to carry-out electrical test according to other
relevant standards.

Packing & Transportation

Bushings are thoroughly cleaned after testing before packing.
Bushings are packed in vacuum sealed bag along with silica gel to
avoid moisture ingress. For long term storage (for spares bushings) oil
side is inserted in a metallic container and sealed with Nitrogen or Oil.

Oil Side shield

Fig. 16: Long term storage RIP bushings
The oil end is provided with a carefully designed shield to reduce the
electric field stress in transformer oil. The shield is epoxy painted. The
shield is integrated part of the bushing up to 170kV. Bushings rated
245kV and above are detachable type of shield. Special type of coating
available on request.

Long Term Storage Accessories

For long term storage and upon request the bushings are equipped
with protective tank filled with nitrogen to protect the condenser
core against any damage, moisture and humidity. The crate can be
equipped with shock indicator as well.

Fig. 15: Cantilever Test

Fig. 17: Packaging - transportation

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PNR Range from 24 to 300 kV:

Ratings/Dimension

Fig. 1

Draw-rod connections

Fig. 2

Fig. 3 Transformer side

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PNR Bushing
PNR Bushing 24kV
24kV to 300kV
to 300kV With Porcelain
With Porcelain Insulator Insulator

Power frequency withstand voltage (for 60 s)

Minimum Nominal Creepage Distance

Wet Switching Impulse withstand
oil – air, for Transformers

Short time rating for 1s / 3s

Rated line to earth Voltage

Dry lightning Impulse (BIL)

Condenser bushing,

Cantilever withstand load

Rated continuous current

Minimum Arcing distance

Nominal System Voltage

Short time rating for 2s

Max Operating Altitude
Draw Lead connnection

Draw Rod connection

Bottom connection

(As per IEC 60137)

Dry/Wet
TYPE/Voltage[kV]/
kV kV kVp A kV kV mm mm N Meter kA kA
Current Range [A]

1000 1000 x 25 35/20

1250
1600 1600 x 40 57/33
24.125 24 14 125 55/50 - 900 251 1000
2000 2000 x 2000 50 71/41
3150 3150 x 3150 78,75 111/64
1000 1000 x 1250 25 35/20
2000 2000 x 50 71/41
36.170 36 20 170 77/70 - 1185 321 2000 1000
2500 2500 x 62,5 88/51
3500 3500 x 3150 87,5 124/71
1000 1000 x 1250 25 35/20
2000 2000 x 50 71/41
52.250 52 30 250 105/95 - 1700 480 2500 1000
2500 2500 x 62,5 88/51
3150 3150 x 3150 78,75 111/64
800 800 x 20 28/16
2000
1250 1250 x 2300 31,25 44/26
72,5.325 1600 72,5 42 325 1600 155/140 - x 700 1600 40 57/33
2000 2000 x 50 71/41
3150
3150 3150 x 78,75 111/64
800 800 X 20 28/16
1250 1250 X 31,25 44/26
3840 1040 3150
123.550 1600 123 71 550 1600 255/230 - x 1000 40 57/33
2000 2000 x 50 71/41
3150 3150 x 3860 1060 4000 78,75 111/64
800 800 x 20 28/16
1250 1250 x 31,25 44/26
145.650 1600 145 84 650 1600 305/275 - x 4590 1260 3150 1000 40 57/33
2000 2000 x 50 71/41
3150 3150 x 78,75 111/64
800 800 x 20 28/16
1250 1250 x 4000 31,25 44/26
170750 1600 170 98 750 1600 355/325 - x 5330 1440 1000 40 57/33
2000 2000 x 50 71/41
5000
3150 3150 x 78,75 111/64
1250 1250 x 31,25 44/26
4000
1600 1600 x 40 57/33
245.1050 245 141 1050 505/460 850 8940 2370 1000
2000 2000 x 50 71/41
5000
2500 2500 x 62,5 88/51
1250 1250 x 31,25 44/26
4000
1600 1600 x 40 57/33
300.1050 300 173 1050 505/460 850 8940 2370 1000
2000 2000 x 50 71/41
5000
2500 2500 x 62,5 88/51

Note : For ratings not listed, please contact us.

Note : For ratings not listed, please contact us

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PNR Bushing24kV
PNR Bushing 24ktoto 300dimensions
300kV kV: dimensions with Porcelain
with Porcelain Insulator Insulator

Bottom terminal
No. of Holes
Dimensions

Connection

R7 (Min)
Type of

Weight
D10

D12
D1

D2

D3

D4

D5

D6

L2

L3

L4

L5

L8

t1
A

F
TYPE/Voltage[kV]/
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg mm N mm
Current Range [A]
202 0 30
1000 Draw Lead 251 92 185 225 40 170 38 100 67 95 501 336 80 502 22 300 34 14 6 16 -
702 500 37
202 0 35
1600 Draw Rod 251 92 185 225 40 170 38 100 67 95 501 336 80 502 22 300 39 14 6 16 -
702 500 42
24.125
230 0 31
2000 Bottom Connection 251 92 185 225 40 170 NA 100 NA NA 546 336 125 530 NA 300 34 14 6 16 Fig. 1
730 500 36
230 0 51
3150 Bottom Connection 251 92 185 225 60 170 NA 100 NA NA 546 336 125 530 NA 300 60 14 6 16 Fig. 1
730 500 68
202 0 30
1000 Draw Lead 321 92 185 225 40 170 38 100 67 95 571 406 80 502 22 300 33 14 6 16 -
702 500 35
255 0 37
2000 Bottom Connection 321 92 185 225 40 170 NA 100 NA 95 616 406 125 555 NA 300 40 14 6 16 Fig. 1
755 500 42
36.170
255 0 50
2500 Bottom Connection 321 92 185 225 50 170 NA 100 NA 95 616 406 125 555 NA 300 58 14 6 16 Fig. 1
755 500 63
282 0 90
3500 Bottom Connection 480 140 250 290 60 205 NA 100 NA NA 821 566 125 582 NA 300 105 14 8 16 Fig. 3
782 500 115
225 0 43
1000 Draw Lead 480 92 185 225 40 170 38 100 67 95 730 565 80 525 22 300 45 14 6 16 -
725 500 47
282 0 40
2000 Bottom Connection 480 92 185 225 40 170 NA 100 NA 95 775 565 125 582 NA 300 43 14 6 16 Fig. 1
782 500 45
52.250
282 0 55
2500 Bottom Connection 480 92 185 225 50 170 NA 100 NA 95 775 565 125 582 NA 300 63 14 6 16 Fig. 1
782 500 68
282 0 90
3150 Bottom Connection 481 140 250 290 60 205 NA 100 NA NA 821 566 125 582 NA 300 105 14 8 16 Fig. 2
782 500 115
222 0 86
800 Draw Lead 700 92 185 225 40 170 38 140 67 95 950 785 80 522 22 300 95 14 6 16 -
722 500 102
222 0 86
1250 Draw Rod 700 92 185 225 40 170 38 140 67 95 950 785 80 522 22 300 95 14 6 16 -
722 500 102
222 0 87
72,5.325 1600 Draw Rod 700 92 185 225 40 170 38 140 67 95 950 785 80 522 22 300 96 14 6 16 -
722 500 103
322 0 90
2000 Bottom Connection 700 92 185 225 40 170 NA 140 NA 95 1023 785 125 622 NA 300 95 14 6 16 Fig. 1
822 500 105
300 0 130
3150 Bottom Connection 701 140 250 290 60 205 NA 140 NA NA 1041 786 125 600 NA 300 145 14 8 16 Fig. 2
800 500 155

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PNR Porcelain

PNRBushing
PNR Bushing 24k
24kV to 300dimensions
to 300kV kV: dimensions with Insulator
with Porcelain Porcelain Insulator

Bottom terminal
No. of Holes
Dimensions

Connection

R7 (Min)
Type of

Weight
D10

D12
D1

D2

D3

D4

D5

D6

L2

L3

L4

L5

L8

t1
A

F
TYPE/Voltage[kV]/
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg mm N mm
Current Range [A]
375 0 112
800 Draw Lead 1040 135 250 290 40 205 40 200 70 130 1295 1125 80 675 50 300 118 16 8 16 -
875 500 122
375 0 113
1250 Draw Lead 1040 135 250 290 40 205 50 200 70 130 1295 1125 80 675 50 300 119 16 8 16 -
875 500 123
375 0 138
123.550 1600 Draw Rod 1040 135 250 290 40 205 50 200 70 130 1295 1125 80 675 50 300 149 16 8 16 -
875 500 156
450 0 121
2000 Bottom Connection 1040 135 250 290 40 205 NA 230 145 200 1340 1125 125 750 110 300 129 16 8 16 Fig. 1
950 500 134
477 0 250
3150 Bottom Connection 1060 143 290 335 50 280 NA 230 165 220 1613 1303 125 777 130 300 265 18 12 16 Fig. 2
977 500 280
435 0 195
800 Draw Lead 1260 143 290 335 40 280 50 225 80 130 1768 1503 80 735 38 300 200 18 12 16 -
935 500 210
435 0 195
1250 Draw Lead 1260 143 290 335 40 280 50 225 80 130 1768 1503 80 735 38 300 200 18 12 16 -
935 500 210
435 0 240
145.650 1600 Draw Rod 1260 143 290 335 40 280 50 225 80 130 1768 1503 80 735 38 300 235 18 12 16 -
935 500 245
527 0 235
2000 Bottom Connection 1260 143 290 335 50 280 NA 230 165 220 1813 1503 125 827 130 300 240 18 12 16 Fig. 1
1027 500 250
527 0 292
3150 Bottom Connection 1260 143 290 335 50 280 NA 230 165 220 1813 1503 125 827 130 300 300 18 12 16 Fig. 2
1027 500 305
495 0 215
800 Draw Lead 1440 143 290 335 40 280 50 260 80 130 1948 1683 80 795 38 300 220 18 12 16 -
995 500 230
495 0 215
1250 Draw Lead 1440 143 290 335 40 280 50 260 80 130 1948 1683 80 795 38 300 220 18 12 16 -
995 500 230
495 0 255
170.750 1600 Draw Rod 1440 143 290 335 40 280 50 260 80 130 1948 1683 80 795 38 300 265 18 12 16 -
995 500 275
587 0 265
2000 Bottom Connection 1440 143 290 335 50 280 NA 260 165 220 1993 1683 125 887 130 300 270 18 12 16 Fig. 1
1087 500 280
587 0 330
3150 Bottom Connection 1440 178 400 450 50 305 NA 260 165 220 2012 1697 125 887 130 300 338 22 12 23 Fig. 2
1087 500 344
757 0 400
1250 Draw Lead 2370 178 400 450 40 305 55 350 165 220 2897 2627 80 1057 130 300 410 22 12 23 -
1357 600 420
757 0 470
1600 Draw Rod 2370 178 400 450 40 305 55 350 165 220 2897 2627 80 1057 130 300 480 22 12 23 -
1357 600 490
245.1050
757 0 470
2000 Bottom Connection 2370 178 400 450 50 305 NA 350 165 220 2942 2627 125 1057 130 300 480 22 12 23 Fig. 1
1357 600 490
2942 757 0 470
2500 Bottom Connection 2370 178 400 450 50 305 NA 350 165 220 2627 125 1057 130 300 520 22 12 23 Fig. 2
2902
1357 600 535
1057 300 410
1250 Draw Lead 2370 178 400 450 40 305 55 350 165 220 2897 2627 80 130
1357 600 420
22 12 23 -
1057 300 480
1600 Draw Rod 2370 178 400 450 40 305 55 350 165 220 2897 2627 80 130
1357 600 490
300.1050
1057 300 480
2000 Bottom Connection 2370 178 400 450 50 305 NA 350 165 220 2942 2627 125 130
1357 600 490
22 12 23 Fig. 1
1057 300 520
2500 Bottom Connection 2370 178 400 450 50 305 NA 350 165 220 2902 2627 125 130
1357 600 535

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