ZHAO Xiyang, LIU Shuji, NIU Bo, et al. Analysis of an internal discharge fault in a GIS circuit breaker at a converter station[J]. Ningxia Electric Power, 2026, (1).
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ZHAO Xiyang, LIU Shuji, NIU Bo, et al. Analysis of an internal discharge fault in a GIS circuit breaker at a converter station[J]. Ningxia Electric Power, 2026, (1). DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-3643.2026.01.010.
Analysis of an internal discharge fault in a GIS circuit breaker at a converter station
An internal discharge fault occurred in an 800 kV gas-insulated switchgear(GIS)circuit breaker at a converter station.To identify the discharge path and root cause
comprehensive investigations were carried out
including disassembly inspection
electric field simulation
and insulation operating rod simulation tests.The results indicate that the fault was caused by partial discharge induced by a foreign object inside the enclosure
which led to local electric field distortion.Corresponding mitigation measures are proposed to prevent the recurrence of similar discharge failures
providing a reference for the safe operation and maintenance of GIS equipment.