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PROCEDURE
Title:
CONDITION BASED
MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING
OF SPRECHER & SCHUH,
ENERGIE AND GEC ALSTHOM
TYPE HGF SERIES SF6 CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
Unique Identifier:
TPC41-63
Document Type:
PROCEDURE
Revision:
Effective date:
DECEMBER 2007
Total pages:
51
Revision date:
JANUARY 2011
COMPILED BY
FUNCTIONAL RESP.
AUTHORIZED BY
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S NKOSI
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R HOPKINS
SWG LEADER
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T SHUNMAGUM
PPS MANAGER
DATE:.......................
DATE:.......................
SWG REPRESENTATIVES
(See item No 6: Dev. Team)
DATE:.......................
Content
Page
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 2
Supporting clauses..................................................................................................................... 2
4 Authorisation................................................................................................................................. 5
5 Revisions ...................................................................................................................................... 5
6 Development Team ...................................................................................................................... 5
Annexes
A Circuit-breaker type: GEC Alstom Sprecher HGF 312 .............................................................
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1 Introduction
The original document was prepared by the local representatives of the OEM (then GEC, South Africa)
and the Switchgear Workgroup (formerly Circuit Breaker Support Team). This document has been
prepared to ensure that the maintenance of circuit breakers contained within its scope get scheduled in
line with condition based principle. It aims to ensure that the breakers are optimally utilised in their
respective circuits and maintenance is structured accordingly to optimise on resources. This is done by
basing planned maintenance upon condition due to application. Potential damage by premature intrusive
maintenance needs to be avoided.
2 Document Content
This document contains the condition based maintenance intervals and critical inspections to be perform
during the life cycle of the particular circuit breaker. This is for the Sprecher & Schuh HGF type circuit
breakers. Reference to OEM manuals is made.
Reference to OEM manuals is made.
3 Supporting clauses
3.1 Scope
This document covers the Sprecher & Schuh circuit breakers of the following types;
132 kV S&S HGF 312
132 kV S&S HGF 112/1
400 kV S&S HGF 116/2B
400 kV S&S HGF 216/2B
132 kV S&S HGF 112/1C
132kV S&S HGF 114/1A
275 kV S&S HGF 115/2C
400 kV S&S HGF 116/2B
3.1.1 Purpose
This procedure is a tool to be used in conjunction with the OEMs manual:
a) to form a basis for condition monitoring and maintenance;
b) to help in planning corrective maintenance activities at the right time;
c) to assist maintenance staff when doing their routine maintenance;
d) to do most effective maintenance;
e) to help reduce the risk of equipment malfunctioning; and
f)
3.1.2 Applicability
This procedure is applicable to all accredited HV Plant personnel (accreditee) or person under their
supervision in accordance with the document TRMPVADB1. The following matrices and maintenance
criteria apply to these circuit breakers under normal operating conditions. Also refer to the document
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TST41-42 Rev0: Circuit breaker maintenance standard. The matrices, inspection check sheet, criteria and
maintenance shall form the basis for condition monitoring.
3.3 Definitions
3.3.1 Accredited person (accreditee): A person meeting the requirements laid down in document
TRMPVADB1 rev.0.
3.4 Abbreviations
3.4.1 OEM:
3.4.2 SWG:
3.4.3 MI:
Modification Instruction
3.4.4 SOW:
Scope of work
3.4.5 CDM:
3.5.1 Actions
3.5.1.1 All grids shall monitor the maintenance programmes for each circuit breaker and all records shall
be kept up-to-date and entered into OEMD accordingly;
3.5.1.2 All fault operations shall be recorded and entered OEMD when fault occurs;
3.5.1.3 Mechanism operations for capbanks and reactor breakers shall be recorded and entered into
OEMD monthly. For all other breakers this will be done three monthly.
NOTE: If any defects or deviations are found, please contact the SWG or your local switchgear representative.
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3.5.4 Recording
A comprehensive report, with photographs, shall be compiled when a contact inspection has been done,
stating the condition of components. In case the contractor does this work for the grid, it is advisable to
add this requirement on the scope of work. All records shall be uploaded to relevant fields in OEMD:
a) A pre-commission test including finger printing results must be recorded and filed
b) All maintenance and test results must be recorded, compared and filed.
c) Any top-up of SF6 gas shall be recorded.
d) Any tests performed shall be recorded and compared with the original factory test results and the last
performed test, to identify any deviations as part of condition monitoring.
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4 Authorisation
This document has been seen and accepted by:
Name
Designation
R Hopkins
B Ntshangase
R Hurrypursad
J van Zyl
B Clayton
A Kotze
C van Coppenhagen
M Titus
5 Revisions
Date
Rev.
Remarks
2001
June 2003
December 2007
Minor
6 Development Team
The following Switchgear Workgroup representatives revised this procedure;
F Hitge
R Dolly
L Ludik
G Ruiters
S Nkosi
JD Fourie
D Jansen
S Buffkins
S Pretorius
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Annex A
Circuit-breaker type: GEC Alstom Sprecher HGF 312
A.1 Procedure for GEC Alstom Sprecher HGF 312 circuit-breakers
A.1.1 For fault current assessment criteria
Task
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 year/Inland 15 years
2500 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 15 000 (kA)2
Use graph on page 53 of the OEMs manual 42.020.090E to determine the amount of fault trips before a
contact inspection.
Contributing factors or
reference
Maintenance tasks
Contact inspection
x x
x x
Measurements
Number of fault operations
Timing test close, open and close-open
Contact wear measurement
Contact resistance test
Travel curve
Minimum operating voltage
Spring rewind time
Dew point
SF6 percentage
Clutch slip length
x
Refer to factory test values
Refer to graph 42.020.090E
page 64
Less than 45
50 % trip and close (to find sticky
latches)
Compare to last measurements
Refer to 42.020.090E page 59
98%
Refer to factory value 30 %
x X
x
x X
x X
x X
x
x
x
x
X
x
x
x
Visual inspections
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x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Annex A
Task
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 year/Inland 15 years
2500 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 15 000 (kA)2
(Continued)
Contributing factors or
reference
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Annex A (Continued)
A.2 Visual inspection, maintenance activities and tests
A.2.1 visual inspection
6 monthly
Heater
Counter readings
Condition of porcelain
Flange corrosion
600 Pa @ 20 C
42.020.090E, Page 6
540 Pa @ 20 C
10 Pa acceptable
510 Pa @ 20 C
0,25 to 0,35 shall be maintained
6 years (inland)
4 years (coastal)
15 years (inland)
12 years (coastal)
2 500 operations
Visual inspection
Extended checks and inspection
Plus
Timing test (Close, open and close trip all coils). Refer to factory values
Any variance in the timing tests shall be investigated fully
Contact Resistance (45 maximum)
DRM not required
Contact wear measurement if cumulated fault current is reached (15000 kA2) 16 operations at full
load. Refer to graph (42.020.090E, page 53 and Procedure pages 64 to 65).
Coil resistance (220 V d.c. 135 /110 V d.c. 35 ).
Minimum operating voltage (Actual). 50 % trip/50 % Close.
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Annex A
(Continued)
Travel Curve Its nice to have but is not a requirement from OEM.
Spring rewind time Compare to the last measurement or factory tests
Dew point Refer to 42.020.090E, page 59 Limit 300 PPM
SF6 percentage Limit 98 %
Clutch slip length (refer to factory test 30 %)
15 Years (inland)
12 Years (coastal)
2500 operations
Major inspection and improvements shall be performed by OEM or OEM accredited personnel.
According to OEM Protocol
Q96.0400.E / 05.95
(Inspection)
Q96.0401.E / 05.95
(Improvements)
5000 Operations
Poles
Contact inspection only after reaching the limit of the wear measurement.
Nozzle inspection only for capacitor and reactor circuit breakers, without point on wave switching relay
only after 2500 operations.
Nozzle inspection only for capacitor and reactor circuit breakers, with point on wave switching relay.
Only after TBA operations.
Clean and re-lubricate operating linkages.
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Annex A
(Concluded)
Fault operations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
31,5
2500
2500
1556
875
560
389
286
219
173
140
116
97
83
71
62
55
48
43
39
35
32
29
26
24
22
21
19
18
17
16
15
14
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Annex B
Circuit-breaker type: GEC Alstom Sprecher HGF 112/1
B.1 Procedure for GEC Alstom Sprecher HGF 112/1 circuit-breakers
B.1.1 For fault current assessment criteria
Use graph on page 36 of the OEMs manual 42.020.055E to determine the amount of fault trips before the
contact inspection shall be done.
B.1.2 Special Modification
The arcing shield inside the arcing chamber should be modified on all frequent operating breakers
(especially capbanks and rectors circuit breakers). This should be done according to OEM specifications.
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Task
5000 operations
2000 operations
6 monthly/yearly
Annex B (continued)
Contributing factors or
reference
Maintenance tasks
Poles
Replace all arcing contacts
Contact wear measurement
Nozzle inspection
Clean and re-lubricate operating
linkages
Replace top cover seal using M111, new
washers
Mechanisms
Major inspection and improvements
Replace closing springs
Measurements
Number of fault operations
Timing test close, open and close-open
Contact resistance test
Travel curve
Minimum operating voltage
Spring rewind time
Dew point
SF6 percentage
Clutch slip length
Visual inspections
Heater
Loose items in mechanism
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Silicon sealant on cementing of flanges
SF6 pressure reading at ambient
temperature
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Refer to factory test values
Less than 35
50 % trip and close (to find sticky
latches)
Compare to last measurements
Refer to 42.020.020E page 31
98 %
Refer to factory value 30 %
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Flange corrosion
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Annex B
Task
Visual inspections (continued)
Check all linkages
Check for corrosion and dust in
mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Extended checks and inspections
Heater
Loose items in mechanism
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Silicon sealant on cementing of flanges
SF6 pressure reading with ambient
temperature
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check for corrosion and dust in
mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Densimeter settings and alarms (in
panel)
Adjust micro-switches if required
(Specialist or accreditee)
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 years/Inland 15 years
2000 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 15 000 (kA)2
(Continued)
Contributing factors or
reference
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Pn=550 Pa S1=490 Pa S2=460 Pa @
20 C
x
x
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Annex B
(Continued)
Heater
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain (silicone sealant on cementing of the flanges)
SF6 pressure reading with ambient temperature recorded
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check loose items in mechanism
Check for corrosion and dust in mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
550 Pa @ 20 C
42.020.055E, Page 5
490 Pa @ 20 C
50 Pa acceptable
460 Pa @ 20 C
0,25 to 0,35 shall be maintained
6 years (inland)
4 years (coastal)
Nominal pressure
(Pressure concept B)
S1 non-urgent
Tolerance of
S2 Urgent/Lock out
S1 - S2 difference
6 monthly
15 yearly (inland)
Visual inspection
Extended checks and inspection
Plus
Timing test (Close, open and close trip all coils). Refer to factory values
Any variance in the timing tests shall be investigated fully
Contact resistance (35 maximum)
DRM not required
Carry out contact inspection if cumulated fault current is reached (15000 kA2) 15 operations at full
load. Refer to graph (42.020.055E, page 36)
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Annex B
(Continued)
15 years (inland)
12 years (coastal)
2000 operations
Mechanism
5000 operations
Poles
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Annex B
(Concluded)
Fault operations
2500
2500
1556
875
560
389
286
219
173
140
116
97
83
71
62
55
48
43
39
35
32
29
26
24
22
21
19
18
17
16
15
14
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Annex C
Circuit-breaker type: GEC Alstom Sprecher HGF 116/2B 40 kA
C.1 Procedure for GEC Alstom Sprecher 116/2B 40 kA circuit-breaker
C.1.1 For fault current assessment criteria
Use graph on page 49 of the OEMs manual 42.020.020E to determine the amount of fault trips before the
contact inspection shall be done.
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Annex C
Task
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 years/Inland 15 years
2500 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 20 000 (kA)2
(Continued)
Maintenance tasks
Contact inspection
Nozzle inspection
Nozzle inspection
Clean and re-lubricate operating
linkages
Replace bottom support insulator seal
using M111
x
x
x x
x x
Mechanisms
Major inspection and improvements
Replace closing springs
Measurements
Number of fault operations
Timing test close, open and closeopen
Contact wear measurement
Contact resistance test
Travel curve
Minimum operating voltage
Spring rewind time
Dew point
SF6 percentage
Clutch slip length
Visual inspections
Loose items in mechanism
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
x
Refer to factory test values
x x
x
x x
x x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Condition of porcelain
Silicon sealant on cementing of flanges
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x
x
Annex C
Task
Visual inspections (continued)
SF6 pressure reading at ambient
temperature
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check for corrosion and dust in
mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Extended checks and inspections
Heater
Loose items in mechanism
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Silicon sealant on cementing of flanges
SF6 pressure reading with ambient
temperature
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check for corrosion and dust in
mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Densimeter settings and alarms (in panel)
Adjust micro-switches if required
(Specialist or accreditee)
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 years/Inland 15 years
2500 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 20 000 (kA)2
(Continued)
x
x
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Annex C
(Continued)
6 monthly
Heater
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Palesit protection
(Silicone sealant on cementing of the flanges)
SF6 pressure reading with ambient temperature recorded
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check loose items in mechanism
Check for corrosion and dust in mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Nominal pressure
(Pressure concept B)
S1 Non-urgent
Tolerance of
S2 Urgent / Lock out
S1 - S2 difference
450 Pa @ 20 C
42.020.020E, Page 4
390 Pa @ 20 C
40 Pa acceptable
350 Pa @ 20 C
0,25 to 0,35 shall be maintained
6 years (inland)
4 years (coastal)
15 years (inland)
Visual inspection
Extended checks and inspection
Plus
Timing test (close, open and close trip all coils). Refer to factory values
Any variance in the timing tests must be investigated fully
Contact Resistance (45 maximum)
DRM not required
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Annex C
(Continued)
Contact wear measurement if cumulated fault current is reached (20,000 kA2)
full load. Refer to graph (42.020.020E, page 49) and procedure (pages 45 to 47)
Coil resistance (220 V d.c. 135 /110 V d.c. 35 )
Minimum operating voltage (actual). 50 % trip /50 % close
Travel curve Its nice to have but not a requirement from OEM
Spring rewind time Compare to the last measurement or factory tests
Dew point Refer to 42.020.020E, page 31 Limit 300 PPM
SF6 percentage Limit 98 %
Clutch slip length (refer to factory test 30 %)
13 operations at
15 years (inland)
12 years (coastal)
2500 operations
Mechanism
Major inspection and improvements shall be performed by OEM or OEM accredited personnel.
According to OEM Protocol
Q96.0402.E / 05.95
(Inspection)
Q96.0406.E / 02.97
(Improvements)
5000 operations
Poles
Contact inspection only after reaching the limit of the wear measurement
Nozzle inspection only for capacitor and reactor circuit-breakers, without point-on-wave switching
relay Only after 2500 operations
Nozzle inspection only for capacitor and reactor circuit-breakers, with point-on-wave switching relay
Only after TBA operations
Clean and re-lubricate operating linkages
Replace bottom support insulator seal using silicone M111. (Coastal areas only)
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Annex C
(Concluded)
Fault operations
Busbar kA
Fault operations
2500
31
21
2500
32
20
2222
33
18
1250
34
17
800
35
16
556
36
15
408
37
15
313
38
14
247
39
13
10
200
40
13
11
165
12
139
13
118
14
102
15
89
16
78
17
69
18
62
19
55
20
50
21
45
22
41
23
38
24
35
25
32
26
30
27
27
28
26
29
24
30
22
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Annex D
Circuit-breaker type: GEC Alstom Sprecher HGF 216/2B
D.1 Procedure for GEC Alstom Sprecher HGF 216/2B circuit-breaker
D.1.1 For fault current assessment criteria
Use graph on page 62 of the OEMs manual 42.020.021E to determine the amount of fault trips
before the contact inspection must be done.
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Task
Maintenance tasks
Poles
Contact inspection
Nozzle inspection
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 years/Inland 15 years
2500 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 25 000 (kA)2
Annex D (Continued)
x
x
x x
Refer to OEM protocol Q96.0402.E
Q96.0406.E Maintenance report
x x
X
x
x x
x
x x
x x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Annex D
Task
Check all linkages
Check for corrosion and dust in
mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Extended checks and inspections
Heater in tripping spring housing and
mechanism
Loose items in mechanism
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Silicon sealant on cementing of flanges
SF6 pressure reading with ambient
temperature
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check for corrosion and dust in
mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Densimeter settings and alarms (in panel)
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 years/Inland 15 years
2500 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 25 000 (kA)2
(Continued)
x
x
6 monthly
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Annex D
(Continued)
Condition of porcelain
Palesit protection (Silicone sealant on cementing of the flanges)
SF6 pressure reading with ambient temperature recorded
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check loose items in mechanism
Check for corrosion and dust in mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Nominal pressure
(Pressure concept B)
S1 Non-urgent
Tolerance of
S2 Urgent/lock out
S1 - S2 difference
500 Pa @ 20 C
42.020.021E, Page 6
440 Pa @ 20 C
45 Pa acceptable
410 Pa @ 20 C
0,25 to 0,35 shall be maintained
6 years (inland)
4 years (coastal)
15 years (inland)
12 years (coastal)
2 500 operations
Visual inspection
Extended checks and inspection
Plus
Timing test (close, open and close trip all coils). Refer to factory values
Any variance in the timing tests shall be investigated fully
Contact resistance (45 maximum)
DRM not required
Contact wear measurement if cumulated fault current is reached (25,000 kA2) 7 operations at full load.
Refer to graph (42.020.021E, page 62 and procedure pages 65 to 66)
Coil resistance (220 V D.C. 135 /110 V D.C. 35 )
Minimum operating voltage (actual). 50 % trip/50 % close
Travel curve Its nice to have but not a requirement from OEM
Spring rewind time Compare to the last measurement or factory tests
Dew point Refer to 42.020.021E, page 47. Limit 300 PPM
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Annex D
(Continued)
15 years (inland)
Mechanism
Major inspection and improvements shall be performed by OEM or OEM accredited personnel.
According to OEM Protocol Q96.0402.E / 05.95
(Inspection)
Q96.0406.E / 02.97
(Improvements)
5000 operations
Poles
Contact inspection only after reaching the limit of the wear measurement.
Nozzle inspection only for capacitor and reactor circuit breakers, without point-on-wave switching
relay. Only after 2500 operations.
Nozzle inspection only for capacitor and reactor circuit breakers, with point-on-wave switching relay.
Only after TBA operations.
Clean and re-lubricate operating linkages.
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Annex D
(Concluded)
Fault operations
Busbar kA
Fault operations
2500
31
26
2500
32
24
2500
33
23
1522
34
22
977
35
20
679
36
19
500
37
18
383
38
17
303
39
16
10
246
40
16
11
203
41
15
12
171
42
14
13
146
43
13
14
126
44
13
15
110
45
12
16
97
46
12
17
86
47
11
18
76
48
11
19
69
49
10
20
62
50
10
21
56
51
10
22
51
52
23
47
53
24
43
54
25
40
55
26
37
56
27
34
57
28
32
58
29
30
59
30
28
60
61
62
63
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Annex E
Circuit-breaker type: GEC Alsthom Sprecher HGF 112/1C
E.1 Procedure for GEC Alsthom Sprecher HGF 112/1C circuit-breakers
E 1.1 For fault current assessment criteria
Use graph 42.020.011E to determine the amount of fault trips before the contact inspection must be done
page 41).
E.1.2 Special Modification
The arcing shield inside the arcing chamber should be modified on all frequent operating breakers
(especially capbanks and rectors circuit breakers). This should be done according to OEM specifications.
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Task
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 years/Inland 15 years
2000 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 25 000 (kA)2
Annex E (Continued)
Maintenance tasks
Replace all arcing contacts
Contact inspection
Nozzle inspection
Clean and re-lubricate operating linkages
Replace top cover seal using M111, new
washers
Mechanisms
Major inspection and improvements
Replace closing springs
Measurements
Number of fault operations
Timing test close, open and close-open
Contact resistance test
Travel curve
Minimum operating voltage
Spring rewind time
Dew-point
SF6 percentage
Clutch slip length
Visual inspections
Heater
Loose items in mechanism
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Silicon sealant on cementing of flanges
SF6 pressure reading at ambient
temperature
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check for corrosion and dust in
mechanism
x
x
x
x
x x
x x
x
x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Annex E
Task
Extended checks and inspections
Heater
Loose items in mechanism
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Silicon sealant on cementing of flanges
SF6 pressure reading with ambient
temperature
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check for corrosion and dust in
mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Densimeter settings and alarms (in panel)
Adjust Micro-switches if required
(Specialist or accreditee)
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 years/Inland 15 years
2000 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 25 000 (kA)2
(Continued)
x
x
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Annex E
(Continued)
Heater
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Palesit protection
(Silicone sealant on cementing of the flanges)
SF6 pressure reading with ambient temperature recorded
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check loose items in mechanism
Check for corrosion and dust in mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
6 years (inland)
4 years (coastal)
4.5 bar @ 20 C
42.020.011E, Page 4
3,9 bar @ 20 C
0.1 bar acceptable
3.6 bar @ 20 C
0,25 to 0,35 must be maintained
6 monthly
15 years (inland)
12 years (coastal)
2 000 operations
Visual inspection
Extended checks and inspection
Plus
Timing test (Close, open and close trip all coils). Refer to factory valve
Any variance in the timing tests must be investigated fully
Contact resistance (35 maximum)
DRM not required
Contact wear measurement according to manual 42.020.011E page 37-39 15 operations at full load.
Refer to graph (42.020.011E, page 41).
Coil resistance (220 V d.c. 135 /110 d.c. 35 ).
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Annex E (Continued)
15 years (inland)
12 years (coastal)
2500 operations
Mechanism
5000 operations
Poles
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Annex E
(Concluded)
Fault operations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
31,5
2500
2500
1556
875
560
389
286
219
173
140
116
97
83
71
62
55
48
43
39
35
32
29
26
24
22
21
19
18
17
16
15
14
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Annex F
Circuit-breaker type: GEC Alsthom Sprecher HGF 114/1A
F.1 Procedure for GEC Alsthom Sprecher HGF 114/1A circuit-breakers
F.1.1 For fault current assessment criteria
Use graph on page 40 of the OEMs manual 42.020.010E to determine the amount of fault trips before the
contact inspection must be done.
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Task
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 years/Inland 15 years
2500 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 25 000 (kA)2
Annex F (Continued)
Poles
Contact inspection
x x
Refer to OEM protocol Q96.0400.E
Q96.0401.E Maintenance report
x x
x
x
x x
x
x x
x x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Annex F
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 years/Inland 15 years
2500 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 25 000 (kA)2
(Continued)
Task
Extended checks and inspections
Heater
Loose items in mechanism
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Silicon sealant on cementing of flanges
SF6 pressure reading with ambient
temperature
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check for corrosion and dust in
mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Densimeter settings and alarms (in
panel)
Adjust micro-switches if required
(Specialist or accreditee)
x
x
6 monthly
Heater
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Palesit protection
(Silicone sealant on cementing of the flanges)
SF6 pressure reading with ambient temperature recorded
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Annex F (Continued)
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check loose items in mechanism
Check for corrosion and dust in mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Nominal pressure
(Pressure concept )
S1 Non-urgent
Tolerance of
S2 Urgent / Lock out
S1 - S2 Difference of
6 years inland)
4 years (coastal)
15 years (inland)
12 years (coastal)
2 500 operations
Visual inspection
Extended checks and inspection
Plus
Timing test (Close, open and close trip - all coils). Refer to factory valve
Any variance in the timing tests must be investigated fully
Contact resistance (45 maximum)
DRM not required
Contact wear measurement if accumulated fault current is reached (20,000 kA2), see procedure page
36-38.
15 operations at full load. Refer to graph (42.020.010E, page 40).
Coil resistance (220 V d.c. 135 /110 V d.c. 35 ).
Minimum operating voltage (Actual). 50 % trip/50 % close.
Travel curve its nice to have but not a requirement from OEM.
Spring rewind time Compare to the last measurement or factory tests
Dew-point Refer to 42.020.E, page 31 Limit 300 PPM
SF6 percentage Limit 98 %
Clutch slip length (refer to factory test 30 %)
15 years (inland)
12 years (coastal)
2500 operations
Mechanism
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Annex F
(Continued)
5000 operations
Poles
Contact inspection only after reaching the limit of the wear measurement
Clean and re-lubricate operating linkages
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Annex F
(Concluded)
Fault operations
2500
2500
1556
875
560
389
286
219
173
140
116
97
83
71
62
55
48
43
39
35
32
29
26
24
22
21
19
18
17
16
15
14
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Annex G
Task
Visual inspections
Heater
Loose items in mechanism
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Silicon sealant on cementing of flanges
SF6 pressure reading at ambient
temperature
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check for corrosion and dust in
mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Extended checks and inspections
Heater
Loose items in mechanism
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Silicon sealant on cementing of flanges
Sf6 pressure reading with ambient
temperature
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check for corrosion and dust in
mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Densimeter settings and alarms (in panel)
Adjust micro-switches if required
(Specialist or accreditee)
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 years/Inland 15 years
2500 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 25 000 (kA)2
(Continued)
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Annex G (Continued)
G.2 Visual inspection, maintenance activities and tests
G.2.1 Visual inspection
6 monthly/yearly
Heater
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Palesit protection
(Silicone sealant on cementing of the flanges)
SF6 pressure reading with ambient temperature recorded
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check loose items in mechanism
Check for corrosion and dust in mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
4,5 bar @ 20 C
42.020.020E, Page 4
3,9 bar @ 20 C
0,1 bar acceptable
3,6 bar @ 20 C
0,25 to 0,35 must be maintained
6 years (inland)
4 years (coastal)
15 years (inland)
12 years (coastal)
2 500 operations
Visual inspection
Extended checks and inspection
Plus
Timing test (Close, open and close trip - all coils). Refer to factory valve
Any variance in the timing tests must be investigated fully
Contact resistance (45 maximum)
DRM not required
Contact wear measurement if cumulated fault current is reached (20,000kA2) 13 operations at full
load. Refer to graph (42.020.020E, page 49) and procedure (pages 45 to 47).
Coil resistance (220 V d.c. 135 /110 V d.c. 35 ).
Minimum operating Voltage (Actual). 50 % trip/50 % close.
Travel curve its nice to have but not a requirement from OEM.
Spring rewind time - Compare to the last measurement or factory tests
Dew-point Refer to 42.020.020E, page 31 Limit 300 PPM
SF6 percentage Limit 98 %
Clutch slip length (refer to factory test 30 %)
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Annex G
(Continued)
15 years (inland)
12 years (coastal)
2500 operations
Mechanism
Q96.0406.E/02.97 (improvements)
Closing spring replacement
5000 operations
Poles
Contact inspection only after reaching the limit of the wear measurement
Nozzle inspection only for capacitor and reactor breakers, without point on wave switching relay Only
after 2500 operations
Nozzle inspection only for capacitor and reactor breakers, with point on wave switching relay Only
after TBA operations
Clean and re-lubricate operating linkages
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Annex G
(Concluded)
FAULT OPERATIONS
2500
2500
1556
875
560
389
286
219
173
140
116
97
83
71
62
55
48
43
39
35
32
29
26
24
22
21
19
18
17
16
15
14
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Annex H
Circuit-breaker type: GEC Alsthom Sprecher HGF 116/2B 50 kA
H.1 Procedure for GEC Alsthom Sprecher HGF 116/2B 50 kA circuit-breakers
H.1.1 Fault current assessment criteria
Task
Maintenance tasks
Poles
Contact inspection
Nozzle inspection
Nozzle inspection
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 years/Inland 15 years
2500 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 25 000 (kA)2
Use graph 42.020.051E to determine the amount of fault trips before the contact inspection must be done
page 49.
x x
x x
x
x
Refer to factory test values
Reference: to graph 42.020.051E
page 45
Less than 45
50 % trip and close (to find sticky
latches)
Compare to last measurements
Refer to 42.020.051E page 31
98 %
Refer to factory value 30 %
x x
x
x x
x x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Annex H
Task
Visual inspections
Heater
Loose items in mechanism
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Silicon sealant on cementing of flanges
SF6 pressure reading at ambient
temperature
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check for corrosion and dust in
mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Extended checks and inspections
Heater
Loose items in mechanism
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Silicon sealant on cementing of flanges
SF6 pressure reading with ambient
temperature
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check for corrosion and dust in
mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
Densimeter settings and alarms (in panel)
Adjust micro-switches if required
(Specialist or accreditee)
6 monthly/yearly
Time Coast 4 year/Inland 6 years
Time Coast 12 years/Inland 15 years
2500 operations
5000 operations
Cumulative fault current 25 000 (kA)2
(Continued)
x
x
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Annex H (Continued)
H.2 Visual inspection, maintenance activities and tests
H.2.1 Visual inspection
Heater
Counter readings
Oil level in dashpot
Condition of porcelain
Palesit protection
(Silicone sealant on cementing of the flanges)
SF6 pressure reading with ambient temperature recorded
Flange corrosion
Check all linkages
Check loose items in mechanism
Check for corrosion and dust in mechanism
Door locked and sealing to be checked
6 monthly
6 years (inland)
4 years (coastal)
15 years (inland)
12 years (coastal)
2 500 operations
Visual inspection
Extended checks and inspection
Plus
Timing test (Close, open and close trip - all coils). Refer to factory valve
Any variance in the timing tests must be investigated fully
Contact resistance (45 maximum)
DRM not required
Contact wear measurement if cumulated fault current is reached (20,000kA2) 8 operations at full load.
Refer to graph (42.020.051E, page 49) and procedure (page 45-47).
Coil resistance (220 V d.c. 135 /110 V d.c. 35 ).
Minimum operating voltage (Actual). 50 % trip/50 % close.
Travel curve its nice to have but not a requirement from OEM.
Spring rewind time Compare to the last measurement or factory tests
Dew point Refer to 42.020.051E, page 31 Limit 300 PPM
SF6 percentage Limit 98 %
Clutch slip length (refer to factory test 30 %)
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Annex H
(Continued)
15 years (inland)
12 years (coastal)
2500 operations
Mechanism
5000 operations
Poles
Contact inspection only after reaching the limit of the wear measurement
Nozzle inspection only for capacitor and reactor breakers, without point on wave switching relay Only
after 2500 operations
Nozzle inspection only for capacitor and reactor breakers, with point on wave switching relay Only
after TBA operations
Clean and re-lubricate operating linkages
Replace bottom support insulator seals using Silicone M111. (Coastal areas only)
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Annex H (Concluded)
GEC Alsthom Sprecher 116/2B 50 kA fault levels
Busbar kA
Fault operations
Busbar kA
Fault operations
2500
31
21
2500
32
20
2222
33
18
1250
34
17
800
35
16
556
36
15
408
37
15
313
38
14
247
39
13
10
200
40
13
11
165
41
12
12
139
42
11
13
118
43
11
14
102
44
10
15
89
45
10
16
78
46
17
69
47
18
62
48
19
55
49
20
50
50
21
45
22
41
23
38
24
35
25
32
26
30
27
27
28
26
29
24
30
22
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Annex I
Visual inspection check sheet
A
Description
Interrupter head
Condition of porcelain
Corrosion on flanges
Silicon sealant on cementing of flanges
Mechanism
Corrosion
Check for foreign objects
Heater condition
Dust in mechanism box
Dust covers/seals
Check counter readings
Trip dashpot oil level
Trip dashpot leakage
Record SF6 gas pressure
Record temperature
Check door lock
Check split pins and circlips on linkages
General
Check split pins
Check circlips
Remarks
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