HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 2 of 70 Kepco project LIST OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................3 Safety ............................3 Safety prescriptions and operative information..............4 Transport and storage conditions ....................6 Transport conditions ......................6 Lifting conditions .........................
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 3 of 70 Kepco project Introduction These instructions are applicable to the hybrid type HVDC transformer bushings of the PHI series and provide all information relevant to: • Safety aspects.
Safety prescriptions and operative information The following notes are mandatory for personnel involved in transformer bushing installation. All problems detected during the bushing installation must be reported to the Foreman and to GE Energy Connections RPV Supervisor. WARNING: The PHI bushing is a gas pressurized device. Operations on valves, pressure gauges, pipes, protective devices must be performed by qualified operators, with the proper equipment.
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The composite insulators sheds are made by silicone that can be mechanically damaged if not properly handled. Protect the insulators with clean plastic foils during the bushing installation and immediately report to Foreman and to GE Energy Connections RPV Supervisor any event which could have caused a damage of the composite insulators.
GE Energy Connections RPV, suitable to cover completely the crate. Sea transportation on the ship main deck is allowed providing the above mentioned additional protection.
In this case, it is also recommended to increase the gas pressure to 0.5 bar gauge (0.150 MPa abs). GE Energy Connections RPV must be informed concerning the activation of the long storage condition. The periodical controls must verify the bushing conditions, the gas pressure and its dew point and the overall status of the electric instruments, the accessories and tools.
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 8 of 70 Kepco project Technical characteristics PHI bushings are based on the hybrid technology. This means that the bushing is based on two different insulation technologies: The first, based on an Oil Impregnated Paper (OIP in the document) grading capacitor, realizes the interface with the transformer.
All operators involved in components unpacking and assembly have to be careful not to damage the objects. During the unpacking operation, it is necessary to check that all components supplied by GE Energy Connections RPV are available and not damaged during the transportation.
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 10 of 70 Kepco project Bushing unpacking The crate is provided with a lid made in sections. Each section is provided with four lifting eyebolts placed at the four corners.
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 11 of 70 Kepco project Bushing controls activities at the arrival Item Control Description Actions on problems Crate inspection Check for evidence of shocks on the crate Take pictures •...
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 12 of 70 Kepco project 5.3 Tools and equipment The next Table 5 and Table 6 show the main parts of the lifting tool for the PHI 265 and the PHI 530 bushings.
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HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 13 of 70 Kepco project Bolts and nuts of the lifting tools must be tightened at torque values listed in the following Table 7. Tightening Screw / nut Torque...
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 14 of 70 Kepco project 5.4 Lifting procedure This paragraph refers to the bushing removal from the transport crate. All references are to the tool lists in Table 5 for the PHI 265 and Table 6 for the PHI 530 and to the drawings RX380466-01 and RX380466-02 in Appendix WARNING: Before proceeding with the installation of the bushing on the transformer, it is necessary that the bushing gas pressure is set at the transport value (0.25 bar gauge, 0.125MPa abs).
5.5 Bushing installation on the transformer The complete installation operation must be performed in presence of the transformer Manufacturer Foreman and GE Energy Connections RPV Supervisor. The transformer turret must be designed to withstand vacuum and provided with proper filtering valves to allow the oil filling under vacuum and the oil recirculation inside the barrier system After the bushing installation, the turret final oil filling must be done under vacuum.
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• transformer side of the bushing flange angle by a Quadranfix inclinometer or by an electronic inclination gauge (not supplied by GE RPV). Control with the same instrument the • effective inclination angle of the transformer turret flange and adjust...
The PHI bushings are filled Nynas Nytro 4000 A mineral oil. The same type of oil must be used in case of re- filling or oil reprocessing. At the end of the drying and impregnation process in GE factory, the bushing oil parameters are in accordance with the data listed in the following Table 8.
Figure 8 – Oil pressure vs. average oil temperature This curve is used in GE Factory to set the proper oil pressure at the end of the bushing production process and it is also useful to check the bushing status during the operation by controlling the oil pressure on the built-in oil pressure gauge, see next Paragraph 6.2.
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 19 of 70 Kepco project Figure 9 – Oil pressure gauge Each instrument is equipped with 4 Normally Open micro-switches that provide alarm / tripping signals. Table 10 shows the micro switches purpose and the pressure set up.
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HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 20 of 70 Kepco project The valve blocks can be of two types, the type named Filtering valve block, that includes three different valves (see Figure 10 a) and the type named By-pass valve block, that includes the by-pass valve only (see Figure 10...
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 21 of 70 Kepco project Filtering valves ¾” BSP connections By-pass valve Protective caps Metal lid Metal lid By-pass valve Filtering valves block By-pass valve block Figure 11 – PHI bushing valves and connections arrangement The metal lids are provided with internal protrusions that prevent the flange closure in case that the valves are not in the correct position.
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HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 22 of 70 Kepco project Next Figure 13 shows an example of turret arrangement during the treatment operation and relevant oil flows that can be realized by this arrangement.
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HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 23 of 70 Kepco project Minimum impregnation time under vacuum: ≥ 12 h. Recirculation of the internal side of the pressboard barriers from the DN25 internal pipe • Oil treatment plant connected to point ‘A’ to bottom valve ‘B’.
Table 14 - Characteristics of new SF6 gas according GE Energy Connections RPV and premium Supplier The minimum requirement is that the characteristics have to be in accordance with the data listed in the GE Energy Connections RPV limits column.
• and Alarm 1 (0.58 MPa abs) contacts and record the respective operating pressures on the bushing check list, see Appendix 7. In case of malfunction, check the wiring and inform GE Energy Connections Supervisor. During the alarm / tripping functionality test, record on the bushing check list the readings on the two •...
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 26 of 70 Kepco project WARNING: The gas re-filling operation MUST be performed with the bushing de-energized and grounded. Safety prescriptions of Chapter 2 must be followed. WARNING: The refilling action must be performed by qualified operators. The risk is that a wrong operation can drain the gas from the bushing with possibility of plant tripping and equipment damages if the gas leakage will be excessive.
Keep the vacuum for at least 12 hours. Proceed with the gas filling operation (see Chapter 8). If there is evidence of pressure drop it is necessary to investigate the problem with the support of a GE • Energy Connections Specialist.
NOTE: Due to the instrument principle of operation, the replacement of bushing gas from SF6 to a gas mixture SF6 N2 is not allowed without replacing the gas density monitors with the proper type. In this case contact GE Energy Connections RPV for support, instructions and approval.
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 29 of 70 Kepco project To the PF tap it is possible to connect the voltage divider for the valve operation controlling system (see Chapter 12). WARNING: PF tap MUST be accurately closed with its cap or connected to the voltage divider unit. Missing the cap is dangerous and it will cause an electrical failure at bushing energizing.
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 30 of 70 Kepco project The divider is a passive unit so the loading capacity is limited. It must be used in conjunction with a suitable electronic amplifier. The accuracy class is guaranteed for resistive loads ≥ 1 MOhm.
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HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 31 of 70 Kepco project Useful indications about the composite insulator maintenance plan main actions are shown in Table 18. It is recommended to perform all Table 18 listed actions, as a reference starting point, at the plant start-up.
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 32 of 70 Kepco project General maintenance plan The general maintenance plan is described in the next Table 19. Component Time base Description Notes Composite insulators See Chapter 13...
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DILO In case of frequent re- leakage valves. filling, plan replacement bushing and contact GE Energy Connections RPV. Regenerate / replace the Check the gas dew point at line gas if moisture exceeds Gas quality...
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 34 of 70 Kepco project Disposal at the end of life At the end of the bushing operative life all parts can be recycled or disposed as follows: Part...
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HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 35 of 70 Kepco project List of appendices Appendix 1 – Bushing outline drawing. Appendix 2 – Electrical scheme. Appendix 3 – Lifting tools. Appendix 4 – Gas density monitor Electronsystem.
Check the status of the oil valves and the warranty seals Only for bushings shipped with the electronic Electronic Impact recorder (if installed) Remove the impact recorder and ship it to GE Energy Connections RPV. impact recorder Oil final characteristics: Water content by KF at 20°...
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Open the turret manhole providing that any foreign material will not drops inside See instruction manual In case of damages on the cone surface: - Contact GE Energy Connections RPV. Check that the cone will not interfere with the - Remove the bushing from the turret and...
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Remote pressure: ________________MPa bs full test sequence. Gas filling 3) Inform GE Energy Connections RPV Increase the gas pressure until Alarm 1 contact operates (0.58 MPa abs). Gas pressure (B3/B4)=______/_____MPa abs Check the remote reading of the gas pressure sensor...
HVDC TRANSFORMER BUSHINGS PHI 530.1425.2500 IS 2664 GB PHI 265.850.1500 Page 70 of 70 Kepco project Appendix 8 – Gas filling check list ppm by weight from gas certificates ppm by weight from measurements Hydrolizable Total acidity Dew point at...