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F35
Gas-Insulated Substations up to 170 kV

GE's F35 GIS is a field-proven solution with high availability that meets the challenges of networks up to 170 kV for power generation, transmission, distribution, tertiary and heavy industry applications. The F35 is available in 72.5 kV, 145 kV and 170 kV ratings. GE’s F35 is also available SF6-free with g3-gas technology, see F35g

The F35 is a compact and accessible GIS solution, with a bay footprint below the market average. Up to 3 bays are assembled together, wired, tested and shipped enabling shorter site works. A whole F35-72,5 kV gas-insulated substation fits into the most advanced and powerful wind turbine towers, enabling them to handle more power while reducing energy losses.

In addition, the F35 is environmentally friendly and features an advanced SF6 sealing system. Full digital monitoring control and protection capabilities, and an optimized user interface enable the F35 to be readily integrated into the smart grid.

Characteristics
Specifications

Main Characteristics

Environment friendliness

  • Low gas weight
  • Advanced SF6 sealing system
  • Smart grid features including full-digital monitoring, control and protection
  • Available in g3 up to 145 kV

High availability

  • One of the best experiences and high data reliability
  • Current transformers outside SF6
  • Drives and accessories at easy reach
  • Pure-spring circuit breaker drives

Low costs of land and civil works

  • One of the most compact GIS with bay footprint up to 45% below market average depending on kV rating
  • Up to 2 bays (145 kV), up to 3 bays (72.5 kV), and complete bays (170 kV) assembled, wired, tested and shipped
  • Isolating device for voltage transformer / surge arrester

Applicable for wind turbines at 72.5 kV

  • Handle more power while reducing energy losses
  • A compact HV substation fits in the wind turbine
  • Withstands harsh environments
  • Short installation time

Specifications

General ratings
Reference electrotechnical standards IEC/IEEE/GB IEC/IEEE/GB IEC/IEEE
Voltages 72.5 kV 145 kV 170 kV
Withstand voltages
- Short-duration power-frequency, phase-to-earth / across isolating distance 140/160 kV 275/315 kV 325/375 kV
- Lightning impulse, phase-to-earth / across isolating distance 325/375 kVp 650/750 kVp 750/860 kVp
Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Continuous current up to 2500A up to 3150A up to 4000A
Short-time withstand current 31.5 kA 40 kA 50 kA
Peak withstand current 85 kAp 100/108 kAp 125/130 kAp
Duration of short-circuit 3s 3s 3s
Installation Indoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor
Ambient temperature range down to -30 / up to +55 °C down to -30 / up to +55 °C down to -25 / up to +55 °C
Circuit-breaker ratings
First-pole-to-clear factor 1.5 1.5 1.5
Short-circuit breaking current 31.5 kA 40 kA 50 kA
Short-circuit making current 80/82 kAp 100/108 kAp 125/130 kAp
Operating sequence O-0.3s-CO-3 min-CO/CO-15s-CO O-0.3s-CO-3 min-CO/CO-15s-CO O-0.3s-CO-3 min-CO/CO-15s-CO
Drive type (three-phase or single-phase) Pure-spring Pure-spring Pure-spring
Breaking time 50 ms 50 ms 50 ms
Closing time 70 ms 95 ms 100 ms
Mechanical endurance M2 class M2 class M2 class
Capacitive switching C2 class C2 class C2 class
Disconnector and low-speed earthing switch ratings
Capacitive current switching 0.1 A 0.1 A 0.1 A
Bus-transfer current switching capability 1600/10 A / V 2520/20 A / V 1600/10 A / V
Mechanical endurance M2 class M2 class M2 class
Make-proof earthing switch ratings
Making current capability 80/82 kAp 100/108 kAp 125/130 kAp
Switching capability - electromagnetic coupling 80/2 A / kV 80/2 A / kV 80/2 A / kV
Switching capability - electrostatic coupling 2/6 A / kV 2/6 A / kV 3/9 A / kV
Mechanical endurance M1 class M1 class M1 class