Summary

Techical information to be of assistance in the design of circuits using GIL: definition and description of GIL; general technical characteristics and their comparison with O/H lines and conventional cables; continuous and short-term current rating of directly buried GIL, sensitivity analysis to design parameters. Insulation and overvoltage aspects from a long term reliability point of view. Mechanical corrosion and installation aspects of directly buried GIL. Environment considerations. Economic aspects. Recent GIL projects and R&D programmes.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 218
Publication year 2003
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Insulated cables (B1), Substations and electrical installations (B3), Power system technical performance (C4)
Working groups JWG 23/21/33.15
File size 5 MB
Pages number 261
Price for non member 300 €
Price for member Free
Gas insulated transmission lines (GIL)
Gas insulated transmission lines (GIL)