Manual Hypack 123-125

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9 Inspection and Maintenance

Inspection and maintenance procedures are carried out according
to a schedule.
Reconditioning work is a function of the HYpact's operating fre-
quency and breaking current load.
The specified inspection and maintenance intervals apply to normal

operating conditions. Extreme ambient conditions such as
- continuously high ambient temperatures,
- heavy dust accumulation,
- continuously high humidity,
- severe air pollution by aggressive gases or vapors,
- and service in coastal areas
may make shorter inspection and maintenance intervals necessary.
The intervals are as follows:
Inspection: On an occasional basis during routine in-

spections, after 6 years at the latest;
Maintenance: After 12 and 24 years.
Oil and cleaning additives attack the silicone surface of the insu-
CAUTION lator.
Therefore:
- Clean and wash the silicone shielding using only water or
isopropyl alcohol.
The operating mechanisms have already been provided with lifeti-

me lubrication at the factory and are therefore maintenance-free
under normal operating conditions.
Improper relubrication of the mechanisms may lead to problems

CAUTION or cause the mechanism to malfunction.
Maintenance and reconditioning may only be performed by trained

technicians.
Qualified personnel can be requested from ALSTOM. The cus-

tomer's staff can be trained at the manufacturer's plant. ALSTOM
offers training courses for this purpose.
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The arcing contacts will exhibit wear due to the switching of normal
and short-circuit currents. The effective value of the short-circuit
breaking current is used to evaluate wear.
Reconditioning is necessary after 2,500 operations at rated normal
current or after a specific total breaking current (see figure) has
been reached.
Under certain operating conditions, such as operation of reactors

CAUTION and capacitor banks (especially back-to-back conditions), recon-
ditioning will be necessary after fewer operations.
Special approval by ALSTOM is required for service under these
conditions.
100
40
10
I / kA
3,15
0
1 10 15 100 1000 2500 10000
n
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9.1 Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts
The following data are required for an order:

- Type designation on nameplate
- Serial number on nameplate
- Instruction manual number on cover
- Figure number and position number in the figure
- Part description
- Quantity required
9.2 Inspection
The HYpact may remain in operation during inspection.
Danger due to electric shock.

Therefore:
DANGER - Never reach into the high voltage insulation area of the
module.
- Never touch the contacts of the control system.
Follow all regional and operator-specified safety precautions.
9.2.1 Visual Inspection
Check the HYpact carefully for damage or corrosion. In particular,

check the insulators from the ground for possible damage.
If corrosion is detected, take steps to prevent or control corrosion.
Check the ventilation ports and vents of the operating
mechanisms (of the circuit breaker and the combination
disconnector-earthing switch[es]), the control cabinet (if
applicable) and the transformer terminal box to make sure they
are not obstructed. Remove any blockages.
9.2.2 Anti-Condensation Heater
Check the heat dissipation from the anti-condensation heater. To

do so, place a contact thermometer on the anti-condensation hea-
ter and measure the temperature rise.
The anti-condensation heating unit gets hot during operation.

It can burn skin or clothing.
CAUTION
Therefore:
- Never touch the heating unit directly.
9.2.3 Checking Gas Pressure
Check the density monitor indicator. If the indicator is not in the

green area, top up with gas until rated pressure is reached (see
Filling the Module with Gas on Page 69).
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9.3 Maintenance
The HYpact must be shut down for maintenance work. It is not

necessary to open the three phases of the module.
Disconnect the module from the high voltage system, and ground
(earth) the module at both ends.
Discharge the closing and opening springs.
This state is reached when the position indicator shows OPEN
and the spring position indicator is on "discharged." The
operations shown in the table below are required to reach this
state, depending on the starting situation:
Circuit Breaker State of the Operations to Be

Position Closing Spring Executed
CLOSED / I Charged O-C-O
CLOSED / I Discharged O
OPEN / 0 Charged C-O
OPEN / 0 Discharged No operation re-
quired
Danger due to electric shock.

Therefore:
DANGER - Disconnect the module from the high voltage system and
ground (earth) the module at both ends.
Danger due to suddenly moving linkage.

Therefore:
DANGER - Discharge the closing and opening springs by carrying
out closing and opening operations.
9.3.1 Checking the Cable Connections
Check to make sure all cable connections in the mechanism

housing are tight.
9.3.2 Checking the Connecting Linkage
Check all the fastening and locking elements (pins, nuts, screws
and bolts) on the connecting linkage.
9.3.3 Checking the Control Circuits
Carry out test operations in accordance with the commissioning

procedure (see Test Operations on Page 71).
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9.3.4 Checking the Gas Quality
Take a gas sample and check for compliance with the limits.
- Moisture content: 300 ppmv
- SF6 content: >98%
- Acidity (SO2): 10 ppmv
The required measuring and testing equipment is listed in Tools

and Auxiliary Equipment on Page 131.
9.3.5 Checking the Contact Resistance
Check the contact resistance as described in the commissioning

section.
9.3.6 Checking the Operating Times
Check the operating times as described in the commissioning

section.
9.3.7 Combination Disconnector-Earthing Switch(es) (Direct Earthing)
Check to make sure the indicators are still within the respective
scale graduation or division. To do so, proceed as follows:
Carry out a test operation manually (earthing switch closed >
earthing switch open) and check the position. If necessary, the
drive rod length must be adjusted until the correct position is
reached.
Carry out a test operation manually (earthing switch open >
disconnector closed) and check the "disconnector closed"
position.
Carry out a test operation manually (disconnetor closed >
earthing switch open > earthing switch closed ) and check the
position.
The respective positions can be read on the position indicator
(see Direct Earthing on Page 128).
9.3.8 Combination Disconnector-Earthing Switch(es) (Integral Earthing)
Check to make sure the indicators are still within the respective
scale graduation or division. To do so, proceed as follows:
Carry out a test operation manually (earthing switch closed >
earthing switch open) and check the position. If necessary, the
drive rod length must be adjusted until the correct position is
reached.
Carry out a test operation manually (earthing switch open >
disconnector closed) and check the "disconnector closed"
position.
Carry out a test operation manually (disconnetor closed >
earthing switch open > earthing switch closed ) and check the
position.
The respective positions can be read on the position indicator
(see Integral Earthing on Page 129).
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9.3.9 Checking the Threaded Connections
Check all accessible threaded connections (screwed or bolted

joints) to make sure they are tight.
The tightening torques are given in the following sections:
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Troubleshooting
- Reconditioning
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

9 Inspection and Maintenance

The specified inspection and maintenance intervals apply to normal

The intervals are as follows:

Inspection: On an occasional basis during routine in-

The operating mechanisms have already been provided with lifeti-

Improper relubrication of the mechanisms may lead to problems

Maintenance and reconditioning may only be performed by trained

Qualified personnel can be requested from ALSTOM. The cus-

BA 247-2 (EN) REV5 /REV2 ID 2 034 472 89 / 182

Under certain operating conditions, such as operation of reactors

90 / 182 ID 2 034 472 BA 247-2 (EN) REV5 /REV2

9.1 Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts

The following data are required for an order:

The HYpact may remain in operation during inspection.

Danger due to electric shock.

Follow all regional and operator-specified safety precautions.

9.2.1 Visual Inspection

Check the HYpact carefully for damage or corrosion. In particular,

9.2.2 Anti-Condensation Heater

Check the heat dissipation from the anti-condensation heater. To

The anti-condensation heating unit gets hot during operation.

9.2.3 Checking Gas Pressure

Check the density monitor indicator. If the indicator is not in the

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The HYpact must be shut down for maintenance work. It is not

Circuit Breaker State of the Operations to Be

Danger due to electric shock.

Danger due to suddenly moving linkage.

9.3.1 Checking the Cable Connections

Check to make sure all cable connections in the mechanism

9.3.2 Checking the Connecting Linkage

9.3.3 Checking the Control Circuits

Carry out test operations in accordance with the commissioning

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9.3.4 Checking the Gas Quality

The required measuring and testing equipment is listed in Tools

9.3.5 Checking the Contact Resistance

Check the contact resistance as described in the commissioning

9.3.6 Checking the Operating Times

Check the operating times as described in the commissioning

9.3.7 Combination Disconnector-Earthing Switch(es) (Direct Earthing)

9.3.8 Combination Disconnector-Earthing Switch(es) (Integral Earthing)

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9.3.9 Checking the Threaded Connections

Check all accessible threaded connections (screwed or bolted

The tightening torques are given in the following sections:

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