Experimental Evaluations on Seismic Performances of Porcelain and GFRP Composite UHV GIS Bushings

To evaluate the seismic performances of the ultra-high voltage (UHV) gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) bushings made by porcelain and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite materials, shaking table tests were conducted on the two full-scale GIS bushings. The dynamic characteristics and seismic responses of the two UHV GIS bushings were obtained. The experimental results indicated that the two UHV GIS bushings meet the seismic requirements in the corresponding standards. The supporting frame and bus canister amplify the seismic responses of the UHV GIS bushings. Under earthquakes, the GFRP composite UHV GIS bushing is safer than the porcelain bushing. In the seismic design of the electrical substation, the large seismic displacement of the GFRP composite UHV GIS bushings should be considered.