Energy

On-site AC Testing

Project: Ashuganj North

On-site AC High Voltage Test

with UHF PD Detection
Ashuganj North
GIS at
400KV Substation
Description of Test Procedure
and general Remarks

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Technical data
Type:
Rated voltage:
Rated power frequency withstand voltage:
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage:
Rated frequency:

GIS
420 kV
650 kV
1425 kV
50 Hz

AC high voltage test procedure

The 400 kV GIS at Ashuganj North, Bangladesh substation will be tested on-site with ACvoltage according to IEC62271-203 at nominal gas pressure. The test is performed per individual phase. The test voltage is applied between one phase and earth. The test voltage will
be supplied by a frequency tuned resonant test system. The HV test of each phase will be
completed by detection of partial discharge (PD) activity at a voltage level of 1.2 times the
rated voltage divided by root of 3. For PD detection the UHF method will be used.
Measurements shall be done with the internal mounted PD sensors and PD instrument
manufactured by DMS. After high voltage test the test section have to be earthed.

Test parameters
Conditioning:

High voltage test:

UHF PD detection:
HV-test set:
UHF PD detection:

290 kV for approx. 15 min

420 kV for 3 min
515 kV for 1 min (IEC 62271-203)
290 kV
(1.2 x 245 kV/3)
WRV 3.6/680
with internal mounted PD sensors

Figure 1: Test cycle

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Technical specification HV-test set

Power supply
Rated power
rated voltage
rated current
rated inductivity (3 stages)
resonance frequency range

3~NPE 50Hz 400V

86 kVA
680 kV
3.6 A
525 H
50300Hz

Test requirements
Secondary circuit of current transformers have to be short circuit and earthed
Secondary circuit of voltage transformers have to be open
Overhead lines, transformers, HV-cables and surge arrestors have to be disconnected,
shielded and earthed
Safety distance of about 8 -10 meters to life parts
UHF PD detection procedure and criteria to pass the test

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The equipment have to withstand the test voltage for 1 min and should be free of significant
PD activity for 1 min at PD detection level to pass the test. At U = 290 kV the PD amplitude
should be less than equivalent to 5 pC according Cigr sensitivity verification for UHF PD
detection and no typical PD charts should occur. The Siemens experience with UHF PD detection has to be taken into consideration.
The PD detection by UHF portable Monitor is done for each PD sensor separately. After a
time interval of more than 1 min without significant PD activity the following PD sensors are
tested.
A PD defect can be located by switching operation or travelling time measurement. If a PD
defect has been removed from the test section, the PD detection will be repeated.
Therefore the test voltage should gradual increased up to 515 kV for 1 min and afterwards
decreased again to PD detection level of 290 kV.
PD occurence during conditioning and high voltage test (1 min test) is possible and not a
criteria to pass the test.
The GIS has to withstand the 1min power frequency voltage of 515 KV.
If during the testing breakdown occurs then the test should be repeated. If repeatedly
breakdown occurs then we have to localize the fault and rectify it. If necessary perform
switching operation of disconnector, circuit breaker to find breakdown point and to localize
and verify.Once the fault is rectified, once again the three steps of voltage rise need to be
followed, Now if the GIS withstands all three steps then it is said to have passed HV test.
Subsequent to a repair the high voltage test is to repeat for the effected part of GIS.

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Test sequence
The following pages are showing the sequence of test. This is to be considered as a
general
proposal. A detailed sequence of the test, adapted to the specific requirements of the
substation will be arranged by the commissioning engineer in charge. All country/regional
typical work instructions, safety rules and laws have to be followed!
As rough rule of thumb, the time of cooling of the equipment can be calculated in the following way.
(1)

Cooling time (min) = Testing time (min) multiplied by 10

In case of a standard HV-test of approx. 30 minutes, a cooling time of approximately

5 hours is to be expected, to reach the initial level.

Test Sequence 1- C07+C08+BUS1+BUS2+Bus 1 VT +Bus 2 VT

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Test Sequence 2- C09+C08+C04+BUS1+Bus 1 VT + C04 VT+ C09 VT

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Note- The sequence can be changed by HV test engineer during the HV as per site
conditions.

Test Sequence 3 - C08+C06+C10+BUS2+BUSVT-2+ C06 VT+ C10 VT

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Note- The sequence can be changed by HV test engineer during the HV as per site
conditions.

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Test Sequence 4 - C08+C05+C11+BUS-1+BUS VT-1+C05 VT+ C11 VT

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Test Sequence 5 - C08+C12+BUS1+ BUS VT1+ C12 VT

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Test Sequence 6 - C08 +BUS1 +BUS-2 + ALL Q2

Note- The sequence can be changed by HV test engineer during the HV as per site
conditions.

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