1ZSE 2750-111 en, Rev.

Transformer bushings, type GSA-OA

Technical guide
This Technical guide has been produced to allow transformer manufacturers, and their
designers and engineers, access to all the technical information required to assist them
in their selection of the appropriate transformer bushing. The guide should be used in
conjunction with the Selection guide to allow the optimum selection to be made.
The technical information pertaining to bushings manufactured by ABB has been divided
into separate documents, with one document for each type.
The information provided in this document is intended to be general and does not cover
all possible applications. Any specific application not covered should be referred directly
to ABB, or its authorized representative.
ABB makes no warranty or representation and assumes no liability for the accuracy of
the information in this document or for the use of such information. All information in this
document is subject to change without notice.
Table of contents
Standards_ ____________________________________ 5
Design________________________________________ 5
Test tap__________________________________ 6
Testing________________________________________ 6
Routine testing_ ___________________________ 6
Type tests_ _______________________________ 6
Special tests_ _____________________________ 6
Test tap adapter____________________________ 7
Transportation and storage________________________ 7
Electrical data__________________________________ 7
Dimensions____________________________________ 8
Common specifications___________________________ 9
Connection details_______________________________ 10
Outer terminal_____________________________ 10
Inner terminal_ ____________________________ 10
Ordering particulars for solid rod conductor_ _____ 11
Separate terminal plate with bolts______________ 11
Arcing horns_ _____________________________ 11
Conductor loading_______________________________ 12
Overloading of bushings_____________________ 12
Short-time current__________________________ 12
Ordering particulars______________________________ 12
Recommendations for positioning___________________ 13
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Standards
The GSA bushing is designed and tested according to IEC 60137 and
IEEE C57.19.00/01 in applicable parts.

Design
GSA-OA is a Resin Impregnated Paper (RIP) bushing with Silicone
Rubber (SiR) insulator. The condenser body is bonded directly to the
silicone rubber to give a compact and lightweight bushing, containing no
gas, oil or other liquids.
The GSA bushings are produced by winding a crêped paper web onto
a mandrel, with aluminium foil inserts for electrical stress control. The
body is impregnated and cured under vacuum, giving a partial discharge
free bushing with low tan d (dissipation factor). After curing, the body is
machined and the flange is fitted.
The inner terminal is fixed to the top piece with a divided ring (patented
by ABB) and can be connected to leads by brazing. For maximum current
rating, a solid copper rod is used.
Outer terminals are available in a number of standard configurations in
aluminium and copper, but can also be modified to suit any connection
need.
The standard colour of the mounting flange and of the insulator is RAL
7035, light grey.

Outer terminal

Silicone rubber insulator

Test tap

Mounting flange

RIP body

Solid conductor
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Fig. 1. Transformer bushing type GSA-OA.

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Test tap
The outer conducting layer of the condenser body is connected to an
insulated test tap on the flange. During operation the protective cap must
be fitted to earth the outer layer to the flange. The maximum test voltage
is 2 kV, 50 Hz for 1 minute. The maximum service voltage is 600 V.

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Fig. 2. Test tap.

Features Benefits
Solid Reduced risk for fire, any mounting angle possible, oil leakage from
the bushing eliminated, no monitoring of pressure and oil level.
Seals the transformer Reduced risk for fire, risk for oil leakage from the transformer
reduced.
Non-shattering materials Protection of personnell and equipment, easy handling, safe
transport - also when mounted on the transformer, high seismic
withstand.
Light weight, compact Easy handling, small requirements on space inside transformer, low
life cycle environmental impact.
Silicone rubber insulator Superior electrical performance, cleaning normally not needed.

Testing
Routine testing
The bushing is routine tested according to applicable standards.
The tests include measurement of partial discharge quantity, tan δ,
capacitance, dry power frequency voltage withstand test. The flange is
separately tightness tested with helium. A visual inspection is performed.
An individual routine test protocol is delivered with each bushing from
ABB.

Type tests
Complete type tests have been performed and reports are available on
request.

Special tests
A number of tests not specified by international standards have also been
performed and reports are available on request.
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Test tap adapter

For testing, a special test adapter is required for permanent connection of
the test tap to the measuring circuits.

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Fig. 3. Test tap adapter, 2769 531-D.

Transportation and storage

The bushing shall be surrounded by a sealed moisture-proof wrapping
material together with a drying agent during transportation and storage.
The supplied protective wrapping shall not be opened if the bushings
are intended to be stored. The protective wrapping can be re-sealed, or
a similar sealed moisture-proof wrapping can be used, together with a
drying agent.

Electrical data
Ratings GSA-OA 52 73 123 145 170
Rated voltage IEC (kV) 52 72.5 123-170 145-170 170
Rated phase-to-earth voltage IEC (kV) 30 42 98 98 98
Insulation class IEEE (kV) 46 69 115 138 161
Rated line-to-ground voltage IEEE (kV) 29 44 88 88 102
Basic Insulation Level (kV) 250 350 550 650 750
(Equal to dry lightning impulse withstand
voltage.)
Rated current (A) 2000 2000 1600 1600 1600
Draw lead current (A) 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250
Rated frequency (Hz) 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Temporary over voltage (kV) 52 73 170 170 170
Wet power frequency AC (kV) 95 140 230 275 325
Routine test 1 minute dry (kV) 120 160 260 310 365
Nominal capacitance between conductor and 224/430/559 351/546/682 213/314/380 251/314/380 301/395/465
test tap C1 ±10 % (pF)
Space for current transformer (mm) 0/300/500
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Dimensions D8
D9

L5

R8

7° R8 R2
L7
L2 L4
R5
R2 24
R5
L 18°
L8
60
7°
18°
D1
33
D2
L1 60 gsa_0009

ø15 x n1
Hole design for 2
GSA 123 - 170 Fig. 5. Dimensions.
T
90°
17.5
M12
D5
Hole design for
GSA 52 - 73 D6
15
D7
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Dimensions are subject to modification without notice.

Dimensions in mm

Space for
current
Rated trans- Net Draw Arcing Flange Condenser
Type current former mass Total Oil side Air side lead Top part distance height body outer
GSA (A) Cat. No. (mm) (kg) L L1 L2 L4 L5 L7 L8 D1
52 2000 LF 130 052-BA 0 13 734 145 589 583 56 467 101 96
-BB 300 16 1034 445
-BC 500 17 1234 645
73 2000 LF 130 073-BA 0 18 1029 260 769 763 56 647 101 96
-BB 300 20 1329 560
-BC 500 21 1529 760
123 1600 LF 130 123-BA 0 45 1444 255 1189 1183 56 1067 101 136
-BB 300 50 1744 555
-BC 500 53 1944 755
145 1600 LF 130 145-BA 0 52 1731 362 1369 1363 56 1247 101 136
-BB 300 57 2031 662
-BC 500 60 2231 862
170 1600 LF 130 170-BA 0 61 2019 410 1609 1603 56 1487 101 136
-BB 300 66 2319 710
-BC 500 69 2519 910
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Common specifications
Application: Transformers
Classification: Resin impregnated paper, capacitance graded, outdoor
immersed bushing
Ambient temperature: +40 °C to -40 °C, minimum value acc. to temperature class
2 of IEC 60137
Altitude of site: < 1000 m
Level of rain and humidity: 1-2 mm rain/min. horizontally and vertically, as per IEC
60060-1, and 5 mm/min. as per IEEE
Pollution level: Acc. to specific creepage distance and IEC 60815
("Guide for selection of insulators with respect to polluted
conditions")
Immersion medium: Transformer oil. Max oil temperature acc. to the Installation
and Maintenance Guide.
Oil level in transformer: Not lower than 25 mm from the bushing flange
Max pressure of medium: 100 kPa (over pressure)
Angle of mounting: Horizontal to vertical
Test tap: Test tap with 4 mm male contact pin
Capacitance C2 of test tap: < 5000 pF
Arcing horns: Optional
Conductor: Solid or flexible draw lead conductor
Markings: Conforming to IEC/IEEE.

For conditions exceeding the standard specification above, please consult

the supplier.

Cantilever load
Max. permitted loading
Min.
perpendicular to the
gasket
Creepage distance terminal
surface Top
Centre inner Hole Insulator piece Number Flange
hole diameter circle Flange sheds diameter of holes thickness total protected
D2 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 n1 T (mm) (mm) (N) Test (N)
51 110 185 225 230 120 6 15 1642 700 1250 2500

51 110 185 225 230 120 6 15 2323 1000 1575 3150

51 150 250 290 270 160 8 15 3913 1700 2000 4000

51 150 250 290 270 160 8 15 4595 2000 2000 4000

51 150 250 290 270 160 8 15 5504 2400 2000 4000

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Connection details
The outer terminal needs to be specified in each case. The outer
terminal is then used together with either a solid rod, for maximum
current capacity, or a flexible lead for greater ease of assembly, when the
required current capacity is lower.

Outer terminal D
The outer terminal is available in a number of
standard configurations. Other configurations can
be supplied on request. Terminal
125 stud

O-ring
Divided
Tightening ring
ring

Material Plating Stud Cat. No. Mass gsa_0005

diameter LF 170 079 (kg)
(mm)
Aluminium - 60 -A (standard) 2.3
- 30 -B (standard) 1.6
Copper - 60 -C (standard) 6.2
- 30 -D (standard) 3.6
Tin 60 -E 6.2
Tin 30 -F 3.6
Silver 60 -G 6.2
Silver 30 -H 3.6

Inner terminal
The inner terminal is made of copper for connection of a draw lead.

Material and Conductor Cat. No. Mass M8

design diameter (mm) LF 170 080 (kg)
Copper for 5 (pilot hole) -A 1 13
brazing 11 -B 1
13 -C 1
15 -D 1
18 -E 1
30 -F 1
35
42 -G 1
45 -H 1
ø D_cable
ø 49
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Solid rod conductor

The rod is produced from electrolytical copper and divided into two
parts for ease of assembly. The parts are joined with a screw joint with
undroppable screws. The lower part of the solid rod is designed to enable
connection by brazing. The solid rod is available with two alternative
dividing points, 20 mm below the bushing flange or 20 mm below the
space for current transformer. The solid rod is delivered without paper
insulation.
D1 D1
D2 D2

47 Insulate Insulate
35 60
up to up to
35
here here
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ø 43 ø 56
ø 49 ø 62
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1600 A 2000 A

Ordering particulars for solid rod conductor

Division at flange Division at current transformer Mass (kg)
1600 A 2000 A 1600 A 2000 A
Bushing Upper part Lower part Lower part Upper part Lower part Lower part
Cat. No. LF 170 081 LF 170 082 LF 170 082 LF 170 081 LF 170 082 LF 170 082 1600 A 2000 A
LF 130 052 -BA -ABA -DABA -ABA - - - 13 13.5
-BB -BABA -DABB -ABB -ABB -DBABA -BABA 18 18.5
-BC -CABA -DABC -ABC -ABC -DCABA -CABA 21.5 22
LF 130 073 -BA -BBA -DBBA -BBA - - - 18 18.5
-BB -BBBA -DBBB -BBB -BBB -DBBBA -BBBA 23 23.5
-BC -CBBA -DBBC -BBC -BBC -DCBBA -CBBA 26 26.5
LF 130 123 -BA -DBA -DADBA - - - - 25 -
-BB -BDBA -DDBB - -DBB -DBDBA - 30 -
-BC -CDBA -DDBC - -DBC -DDBA - 33 -
LF 130 145 -BA -EBA -DEBA - - - - 29.5 -
-BB -BEBA -DEBB - -EBB -DBEBA - 33.7 -
-BC -CEBA -DEBC - -EBC -DCEBA - 37.1 -
LF 130 170 -BA -FBA -DAFBA - - - - 34.5 -
-BB -BFBA -DFBB - -FBB -DBFBA - 39.5 -
-BC -CFBA -DFBC - -FBC -DFBA - 42.5 -
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Separate terminal plate with bolts

The separate terminal plate is available for stud
with ø 30 mm, and used for connecting the
bushing to the line conductor.
Material Cat. No.
Aluminium LF 170 014-A
Nickel plated LF 170 021-A
copper

Arcing horns
Arcing horns made of galvanised steel can be
mounted on the bushing. The arcing horns are
available for stud with ø 30 mm.
C
The lower rod is fastened onto the flange with one K
of the fixing screws and the upper rod by means of
a bracket on the outer terminal.
H
The gap distances for standard arcing horns are
shown in the table. Other gap distances on request. gsa_0011

Bushing type K (mm) C (mm) H (mm)

GSA 52 230–440 315 112
GSA 73 400–620 315 112
GSA 123 620–960 315 114
GSA 145 700–1080 380 224
GSA 170 820–1290 380 224
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Conductor loading
The GSA bushings fulfil the temperature rise test requirements according
to IEC and IEEE for the currents below:
Bushing type Conductor Permissible current
GSA-OA
IEC (A) IEEE (A)
52-73 kV Solid rod 2000 2000
123-170 kV Solid rod 1600 1600
All types Stranded cable
185 mm2 400 400
740 mm2 1250 1250

Overloading of bushings
If the conductor for the bushing is selected with 120 % of the rated current
of the transformer, the bushing is considered to be able to withstand the
overload conditions stated in IEC 60354 without further clarifications or
tests, according to IEC 60137.

Short-time current
The rated thermal short-time current (Ith) is calculated according to IEC
60137.
Conductor Rated Area mm2 Short-time current (Ith) Dynamic
current A kA, rms current (Id)
kA, peak
1s 2s
Solid rod 2000.. 1600 1886 100 96 240
Ø 49 mm Cu
Stranded draw-lead 1250 740 61 43 107

Ordering particulars
When ordering, please state:
• Type and catalogue number for bushing.
• Catalogue number for inner terminal or conductor, lower and upper
part.
• Catalogue number for outer terminal.
• Additional accessories or modifications.
• Test required, in addition to the normal routine tests.

ABB Ludvika, Sweden

GSA52-OA/2000/0.3 LF 130 052-BB
No.
Ur/Uy 52/46 kV Ir 2000 A 50/60 Hz Nameplate with
LI / SI / AC 250 / - / 120 kV marking example.
M 16 kg L 445 mm 0-90 °
C1 pF Tan δ %
C2 pF Tan δ %
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Recommendations for positioning

The maximum stresses in the oil at the surface of the conductor 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 when
complete calculations are not carried out.
Type GSA Internal insulation level of transformer Distance to earthed parts R
(kV) (mm)
52 250-95 75
73 350-140 90
123 550-230 145
145 650-275 165
170 750-325 190

Space for current

transformers

R min 2

45°

R min 5
60° Earthed layer

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

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