Transformer Components

GOH Transformer bushings

Technical guide
1ZS E 2750 -107 EN, R E V. 7
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Table of contents

005 Design

Shed form

Terminals

007 Testing

Test tap

Test tap adapter

008 Electrical data

009 Conductor loading

010 Dimensions

011 Connection

012 Recommendations for positioning

013 Ordering particulars

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Design

The bushing is built up around a solid aluminium bolt which The mounting flange is protected by painting with two-
serves as a conductor for both the current and for the heat component primer and a grey-blue finishing coat of paint.
losses. Cooling flanges are milled directly in the conductor.
The bushings are delivered oil-filled and ready for use.
The upper insulator, lower insulator and mounting flange are
held between the end plates by spring pressures. Sealing is The bushing can be vertically or horizontally mounted. If the
accomplished by oil-resistant rubber gaskets. bushing is horizontally mounted, special measures have to be
taken to ensure sufficient oil filling in the bushing and
The radial seal at the bottom end consists of an O-ring made in communication with an expansion space. For further
a special fluorocarbon rubber. This material is very resistant to information, see the Installation and maintenance guide.
high-temperature transformer oil, and has good flexibility in the
lower temperature range. Shed form
The shed form for all GOH bushings is of the anti-fog type with
The annular space between the condenser body and the alternating long and short sheds. For each pair of sheds the
porcelain is filled with transformer oil. A gas-filled expansion ratio between nominal creepage distance and the axial length is
space is left at the top. 3.35 and the ratio between protected and nominal creepage
distance is 0.40.
The oil level can be checked by means of a dipstick in the oil
filling hole. According to IEC 60815 the creepage factor C.F. is <3.0 and the
profile factor P.F. is >1.1.
Both insulators are made in one piece of high quality electrical
porcelain. The mounting flange is manufactured of corrosion- For special customer demands regarding creepage distance,
resistant aluminium alloy. other shed forms may be used.

4
1. Outer terminal plates
2. Lifting eye
3. Porcelain insulator,
2
air side
4. Oil filling and venting
hole with sealing plug
M8 3
5. Air side oil plug
6. Mounting flange
7. Oil side oil plug 5
for connection to
transformer
7 65
8. Porcelain insulator,
oil side 36
9. Spring device
10. Oil side terminal with R10
6
cooling flanges

R8,5
8

R10
9 26
15° 20°
R8,5 70
R5.5
10

15°
20°

R5.5
01 Transformer bushing type GOH. 02 Shed form.
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Terminals
Both air side and oil side contact surfaces are plated with a tin/
zinc alloy to prevent oxidizing. The oil end is provided with
threaded holes. The threads are provided with self locking
thread inserts. The oil end has two contact surfaces milled
directly in the conductor. The air end is equipped with four
drilled flat terminals, welded to the conductor.

03 Oil end..

Table 1. General specifications

For conditions exceeding the standard specification, please consult the supplier.

Application: Transformers
Classification: Oil impregnated paper, capacitance graded, outdoor immersed bushing.
+40 °C to -40 °C, minimum value acc. to temperature class 2 of IEC 60137
Ambient temperature: (-50 °C according to GOST 10693-81 item 2.26). +70 °C at bus duct according to IEC.
Altitude of site: < 1 000 m
Level of rain and humidity: 1-2 mm rain/min. horizontally and vertically as per IEC 60060-1.
Pollution level: According to specified creepage distance and IEC 60815.
Immersion medium: Transformer oil (see Conductor loading)
Oil level in transformer: Not lower than 25 mm from the bushing flange.
Max. pressure of medium: 100 kPa over pressure.
Mounting angle: Vertical or horizontal
Markings: Conforming to IEC/ IEEE
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Testing

During the manufacture and on its completion the bushing is Test tap
subjected to a number of routine tests. A tightness test is The outer conducting layer of the condenser body is connected
carried out on the assembled bushing after the final drying and to an insulated test tap on the flange. During operation the test
impregnation. The test is made with an oil overpressure of tap cover must be screwed on in order to earth the outer layer
180 kPa (1.8 bar) for 12 hours at ambient temperature. No sign to the flange. The max. test voltage of the tap is 2 kV, 50 Hz for
of leakage is allowed. 1 minute. Max. service voltage is 600 V.

Each bushing is subjected to a final electrical routine test. The Test tap adapter
test is made at room temperature with the bushing submerged For permanent connection of the test tap to measuring circuits,
in oil. Capacitance and tan δ are measured in steps up to the a test tap adapter is required. Catalog number
power frequency withstand voltage, which is maintained for one 1ZSC003881‑AAC.
minute.

Capacitance and tan δ are also measured at decreasing voltage

at the same voltage levels as before the one minute test.

Measurements for detection of internal partial discharge (PD

measurements) are also made. These measurements are

Ø4
carried out at the same time as the power frequency withstand
test. PD measurements are made in steps up to the full test
voltage and down. It is always demonstrated that the PD value
is max. 5 pC at test voltage equal to the rated system voltage.

Type tests have been carried out according to IEC 60137 and
IEEE. Type test reports are available on request.

04 Test tap.

05 Test tap adapter.

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Electrical data

Table 2. Electrical data

Dynamic
Rating Routine test Short time current current
Phase- Dry Wet power Nominal capacitance
Nominal to-earth lightning frequency 1 min dry Reference 1th 1th 1 between conductor
voltage, Um, voltage, impulse, AC, 50 Hz, current 1s 2s Peak and test tap
Type GOH kV, RMS kV, RMS 1.2/50 kV kV, RMS kV, RMS 1)
, kA kA kA kA C1 ±10 % (pF)
170/10 36 21 170 75 80 10 100 2) 100 2) 250 2) 400
170/16 36 21 170 75 80 16 100 2)
100 2)
250 2)
570
170/25 36 21 170 75 80 25 100 2) 100 2) 250 2) 765
1) See Conductor loading
2) Highest value according to IEC 60137.

06 Nameplate with ABB Ludvika, Sweden

marking example. 2011
GOH 170/10 LF 126 007-A
No. xxxxxx
Um/Uy 36/36 kV Ir 415 A 50/60 Hz
LI 200 kV SI ... kV AC 80 kV
M 100 kg L 415 mm 0-90 °
C1 400 pF Tan δ 0.32 %
C2 415 pF Tan δ 0.45 %

1) ABB is a registered trademark of ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd.

Manufactured by/for a Hitachi Energy company.
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Conductor loading

The name plate value of current, also given in the designation of

the GOH bushing, is a reference current and not the permissible
current for the bushing. The permissible current is very much
t1 = Hot spot temperature
dependent upon the temperature conditions around the of the bushing lead
bushing. Knowing the temperature of the surrounding
transformer oil and the ambient temperature of the air side of
tA1 = Air temperature
the bushing, one can calculate the permissible current by using
the diagram in Fig. 07. This diagram is verified by thermal tests
which are in accordance with IEC 60137.

t1 Highest temperature (hot spot) allowed on the bushing. In t0 = Surrounding oil

normal service this should not exceed 105 °C. temperature

t A1 Ambient temperature on air side of the bushing. This

tA2 = Mean daily ambient air
depends greatly on whether the bushing is enclosed or not, temperature
and if enclosed, on how the enclosure is designed.
t0 Temperature of the oil around the bushing. With forced
cooling t0 is often relatively low compared to the maximum
allowed temperature given in transformer standards.
Current, kA
t A2 Mean daily ambient temperature around the transformer.
30
∆t Top oil temperature rise for the transformer.
GOH 170/25
t1-tA1 K
Example: 80 40 0

I = 11 kA
t A2 = 30 °C 25
∆t = 55 K
t0 = t A2 + ∆t
t0 = 30 + 55 = 85 °C
GOH 170/16
t A1 = 45 °C t1-tA1 K
20
t1 = 105 °C 80 40 0

t1 - t0 = 105 - 85 = 20 K
t1 - t A1 = 105 - 45 = 60 K

Ex.
The permissible current is obtained from the diagram. 15
For GOH 170/10 9.3 kA GOH 170/10
t1-tA1 K
For GOH 170/16 15.2 kA
80 40 0
For GOH 170/25 23.0 kA
GOH 170/16 will in this case be chosen.
10

0
5 10 15 20 25 30 35
t1 - t0 K
07 Current capacity.
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Dimensions

Type GOH 170/10 Type GOH 170/16 Type GOH 170/25

D=380

D=290
150 200 300
D=14 D=14
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 4040 40

22.5
40
155 40

D=385 D=520
505
265
M8 M8 D=560
M8 D=385
Test tap Test tap
Test tap
920 60
26
30
Max D=272 Max D=357 Max D=453
D=270 155 D=355 D=450

415

M12 M12
120 40 depth 30 depth 30
55
40 40 40 40 60 40
80 132 190
D=170 D=250 D=340

D=20 (12x)
D=20 (8x)
D=20 (8x)
25
25
25

220 300 300

150 212 212

Oil level
M12 plug M8 Oil level
plug M8
M12
M12 Oil level
220 300 400 plug M8
D=350 D=430 D=540
D=400 D=480 D=600

07 GOH dimensions.

Table 3. Dimensions
The dimensions in axial direction are the same for standard GOH 170/10, 170/16 and 170/25.

Min. creepage distance (mm) Cantilever withstand load (N)

Type GOH Total Protected Operation 1 min. test Mass (kg)
170/10 760 300 1575 10000 100
170/16 760 300 1575 10000 175
170/25 760 300 1575 10000 280
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Connection

The connection to the aluminium terminals of the bushing shall

be made by means of flexible connectors. No special treatment
is needed for the tin/zinc plated contact surfaces.

In order to maintain a sufficient contact pressure, the screws

should be furnished with strong spring washers. Large flat
washers must also be used in order to limit the specific load.
For M12, a flat washer with a minimum thickness of 3 mm and a
minimum outer diameter of 32 mm is recommended. Detailed
instructions and recommendations for connecting are available
in the installation and maintenance guide.
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Recommendations for positioning

The maximum stresses in the oil at the surface of the conductor 3) Area for uninsulated
earthed details
insulation must be limited to those values normal for insulated
conductors and similar components in the same transformer.
The adjacent recommendations are intended as guide lines 3) 70
when complete calculations are not carried out. Max D (See Fig. 06)
45°
Table 4. Recommendations for positioning

Type GOH Distance to earthed parts R (mm)

170/10 330
170/16 370
170/25 420

Distance to
R flat surface
e.g. tank or
core clamp

08 Recommendations for positioning.

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Ordering particulars

When ordering, please state:

• Type and catalogue number for bushings.
• Additional accessories or modifications.
• Test required, in addition to the normal routine tests.
• Test tap adapter, if required.

Table 5. Ordering particulars

Bushing
Designation Catalog No. Insulator color on air side
GOH 170/10 LF 126 007-A Brown
LF 126 007-B Light grey
GOH 170/16 LF 126 008-A Brown
LF 126 008-B Light grey
GOH 170/25 LF 126 009-A Brown
LF 126 009-B Light grey
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