Summary

With the introduction of GIS a new type of overvoltages called "fast transients" was created. They contain frequencies far above those arising in conventional open-air substations and have thus caused unexpected problems for the GIS insulation or the insulation of other equipment connected to it.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 035
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees
  • Transmission & distribution equipment (A3)
  • Power system technical performance (C4)
Working groups JWG 33/13.09
File size 14 MB
Pages number 208
Price for non member 300 €
Price for member Free
Monograph on GIS very fast transients
Monograph on GIS very fast transients