Introduction to High Voltage

Accessories

Michiel Siebelink
27-09-2016
Agenda

1. Introduction
2. ClickFit Joint CFJ(X)-72 / 420
3. ClickFit Connector CFC-72 / 420

4. Installation of Accessories

5. Jointing Tools

6. Jointing Pits

7. HSE Aspects

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1. Introduction
Introduction to High Voltage

High Voltage:
High Voltage is the voltage class
starting from 69kV up to 550kV
whereby from 220kV and up, it is
also referred to as Extra High Volt

High Voltage Accessories:

The High Voltage Accessories are
the components which are used to
connect the High Voltage Cables
to each other or to Terminations.

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Introduction to ClickFit Concept

ClickFit Concept
ClickFit accessories are plug in type accessories. The cable ends are
prepared and installed with the ClickFit connector. The cable end can
be used for any ClickFit termination.
ClickFit Locking Mechanism
The ClickFit system has a locking mechanism, fixating the cable inside
the accessory, thereby keeping the cable in place while the cable
endures the stresses from heating and cooling during operation.

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General Design Click Fit

Joint GIS/trafo termination Outdoor termination Transition joint Prepared

CFJ/CFJX CFC/CFCO CFT CFTJ cable end
protection

Universal
Cable end

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2. Click Fit Joint CFJ(X)-72 / 420
Click Fit Joint CFJ(X)

• In general there are two types of joints:

Straight (Continuous Joint) Cross Bonding (Sectionalised) Joint

Sheath interruption

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Joint Components

Copper Tube
with Epoxy
Sectionalisation
Ring

Rubber Joint
Body with
locking
mechanism

Cable
Connector with
Locking pins

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Joint Covering Types

Copper casing, plastic outer sheath

Flexible covering

Coffin box with filling compound

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CFJX-145-C Installation Drawing

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3. Click Fit Connector CFC(O)-72 / 420
Click Fit Connector CFC(O)

• The CFC(O) Connector is a Dry Type Termination

• It is available for GIS application (CFC) and
Transformer applications (CFCO)
• For Transformer Terminations a Corona Shield is
added to the Termination

GIS Termination Transformer

Termination

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GIS Termination Components

Epoxy Insulator

Cable
Connector with
Locking pins

Rubber Joint
Body with
locking
mechanism

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GIS Termination Parts

• GIS terminations are described as female and male

parts Male part Cable related parts

• The female part can be preinstalled in the switchgear

factory (a GIS Test Set is required)
• The male parts (cable related parts) are installed on
site
Female part

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GIS Termination Parts

GIS Test Set for pre-installation in Extension Rod for fluid filled dimension GIS
switchgear. chambers.

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4. Jointing of Accessories
Preparing cable ends

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Installing the plugs and inserting cable

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Installing (optical fiber,) copper casing and tapes

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Installing outer protection

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5. Jointing Tools
 Tools
Hydraulic plug-in frames

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 Tools
Peeling tools (examples)

Multi Peeling tool

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6. Jointing Pits
Joint Pits

400kV Germany

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Joint Pits

230kV Manhole USA (San Francisco) 220kV Joint Pit Russia (Moscow)

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 Joint Pits

345kV Manhole USA (26x7 feet) India

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Joint Tents

India

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7. HSE Aspects
HSE: Risk Assessment

1. Prior to commencing project an assessment has to be done to

identify all possible risks and determine preventive measures to be
taken
2. General Risks include:
1.Transportation of heavy materials
2.Insufficient Personal Protection
3.Risk of getting trapped, wedged or being hit by falling and flying
objects
4.Insufficient hygiene
5.High noise levels
6.Confined spaces (suffocation, explosion, fire etc)
7.Lifting Works

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 HSE: Risks Overview
Specifically for Jointing Pits and Trenches
Slipping and stumbling
Falling objects
Insufficient work or walking space for the set-
up of materials.
Insufficient movement space when entering
the assembly pit.
Insufficient opportunities for leaving the
assembly pit.
Damage to electrical cables at the point
where they enter the pit.
Caving in of the trench wall.
Falling into trench.
Insufficient accessibility of the trench.
Physical injuries. Attentiveness by persons involved, point of attention in morning meetings.
Physical injuries. Get the contractor involved to place a border of 0.2 high along the
assembly pit. Estimate the risk factor per situation.
Physical injuries through stumbling. Set-up manual tools construction materials in such a way that there is
enough free walking space around them.
Physical injuries through entrapment/wedging and twisting The entry location of the assembly pit demands extra attention from the
contractor.
Physical injuries and / or Damage to health. Put a ladder in every corner of the assembly pit. Checked daily.
Physical injuries. Shield electrical conduits with a conductor or casing. Possibly apply a pull
relief overhead. Checked daily.
Physical injuries. Ensure the cladding has been fitted by the contractor according to the
calculations.
Physical injuries. The trench is to be marked with signs and ribbon where located near
roads and paths.
Physical injuries by stumbling and twisting. Trench should be designed according to the situation to allow maximum
accessibility. Adapted to the type of soil and the depth of the trench, thus
creating a safe bank.
The entry should be free of obstacles.
Checked daily.
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 HSE: Risks Overview

Specifically for Jointing Pits and Trenches

Release of harmful gasses, fumes, Temporary or permanent loss of bodily functions. When suspecting harmful gasses or fumes, measure this with the
insufficient oxygen. available detection equipment.

Fire and explosion through use of naked Physical injuries and material damage. Sub and secondary contractors should stay outside the area with the “No
flames and the presence of flammable smoking or naked flame” sign. Head contractor responsible for action.
materials.

Slipping and stumbling Physical injuries. Attentiveness by persons involved, point of attention in morning meetings.

Falling objects Physical injuries. Get the contractor involved to place a border of 0.2 high along the
assembly pit. Estimate the risk factor per situation.

Insufficient work or walking space for the set- Physical injuries through stumbling. Set-up manual tools construction materials in such a way that there is
up of materials. enough free walking space around them.

Welding and Fitting Work:

Not applying the Personal Protection (Severe) Physical injuries or damage to health. Standard PPM package present, specifically supplied with manual tools.
Measures.

Harmful welding fumes or inhalation of metal Inhalation leads to Health complaints. If required for the position and the work space apply a fresh-air mask with
dust from the air. P3 filter. Place a welding filter installation

Hot parts spatter away from the welding bath. Burning of clothes, skin and body parts. Using skin-covering clothing, fire-delaying clothing. Use dependent on
situation.

Tools and machines do not meet the required Physical injuries and material damage. All welding equipment is to meet the legal regulations and should be
safety standards. inspected periodically.

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 Jointing Work Related

INSULATION AND SHIELDS

Insufficient PPM when stripping, assembling Damage to health, skin irritation. Wear inhalation protection (mouth mask), take care of good
sleeve/sleeve insulator. Exposure to silicone oil ventilation of area. Wear gloves.
and various other substances.

Sanding of cable insulation Health damage / irritation Provide a good ventilation. Wear PPE”s like breathing protection.

Insufficient PPM when winding tapes (conductor Skin irritation. Wear gloves.
screen, insulation, conductor shield, conductor
shield interruption and pressure winding).
Exposure to silicone oil.

CONDUCTOR CONNECTIONS
Insufficient PPM when explosion t welding. Skin irritation and Damage to health. Wear gloves and inhalation protection.
Exposure to polyester filler, expanding powder
and welding vapour..

Insufficient PPM when soldering Cu. Exposure to Damage to health, burns Ensure sufficient ventilation of the area. Wear sealed clothing.
welding vapour.

Insufficient PPM when soldering Al. Exposure to Skin irritation, burns and Damage to health. Wear safety goggles and gloves (alt. Barrier creme). Ensure
flux and welding vapour. sufficient ventilation of the area and/or use extractor hood. Wear
sealed clothing.

Insufficient PPM when pressing Cu and Al. Skin irritation. Wear gloves.
Exposure to epoxy.

Insufficient PPM when MIG and Plasma welding. Skin irritation, burns and Damage to health Wear welding mask and gloves. Ensure sufficient ventilation of the
Exposure to welding vapour, radiation (welding area and/or use extractor hood. Wear sealed clothing. Shield
arc) and high temperatures. welding area against welding arc light.

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 Jointing Work Related

FILLING FITTINGS
Exposure to oil fumes when filling sleeves/end Damage to health. Ensure ventilation of area.
closures with oil.

Exposure to oil/mass vapours when filling Damage to health, burns. Ensure ventilation of area. Wear sealed clothing and gloves.
accessories with oil and/or mass. Ensure the outside of the can stays free of oil/mass.

Danger of suffocation when filling end closures Damage to health. Ensure ventilation of area. Blow off to receiving installation or to
with SF6. Exposure to poisonous substances outside with hose. Smoking and naked flame strictly prohibited in
when SF6 is brought into contact with fire. the vicinity.

APPLYING SEALS AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS

Exposure to silicone oil, silver paint and solvents Skin irritation and Damage to health. Ensure ventilation of area. Wear gloves and safety goggles.
when applying sealing collars. Smoking and naked flames prohibited.

Exposure to welding vapour (Pb), naked flame, Burns, skin irritation and Damage to health. Ensure sufficient ventilation of the area. Wear sealed clothing.
synthetic resin mixture, oil, fat and spirit when Remove flammable materials.
making welding knots and reinforcements.

SPECIAL OPERATIONS
Possible contact with live parts of the heating belt Electrocution. Check for damage of the insulation of the heating belt.
when straightening PE/XPE cable ends.

Possible contact with live cable when freezing Electrocution. Check whether current is switched off and check earthing.
cable.

Possible displacement of oxygen in closed areas Damage to health, suffocation. Monitoring through oxygen measurements and ensure ventilation of
when freezing cable. area.

Possible contact with low temperatures when Damage of the skin. Wear gloves and safety goggles.
freezing cable.

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Work Yard Inspection Checklist

CHECK LIS T WORK YARD INS PECTION

Inspection points Correct* not Irrele- Action By Ready
correct* vant*
Continued on work environment:
Differences in high protected and/of marked ?
Railing present ?
Pontoon provide with railing ?
M aterials set tight on pontoon ?

Handling and materials:

Right way of storage (stable, staple highness) ?
Storage,stickers,transport environmental hacardous materials?
Gas bottles (storage, testing tubes) ?
Tackles, cranes and lift trucks run by qualified peronal ?

Resources (also from third people):

Hoisting - apparatus, little material tested and valid ?
Electric instruments and weld-instruments tested and valid ?
Hydraulic instruments tested and valid ?
Stopcocks and taps attainable and current ?
(Emergency/working-)switchers recognizable and attainable ?
Protections present ?
Electric test area fenced in; rotating lights, supervisor ?
Personal protection tools in good conditions ?

Work yard conditions:

Temperature and lightning on the work yard ?
Ventilation/draught ?
Working of extractions ?
Noise, vibration, stink ?

Envirionmental
Storage oil-drenched cloths ?
Separation of waste ?
Leakage; prevention of soil pollution ?

General
Actions of last inspection rounded of (eventually started) ?

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HSE: Wear your safety gear and know your signs

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Thank you