1ZSE 2750-111 en, Rev.

Transformer bushings, type GSA-OA

Technical guide
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Content
Design............................................................................................................................. 4
Standards.................................................................................................................. 4
Features and benefits................................................................................................. 4
Transportation and long term storage......................................................................... 5
General specifications................................................................................................ 5
Testing............................................................................................................................. 6
Routine testing........................................................................................................... 6
Type tests.................................................................................................................. 6
Special tests.............................................................................................................. 6
Test tap...................................................................................................................... 6
Test tap adapter......................................................................................................... 6
Electrical data.................................................................................................................. 7
Dimensions...................................................................................................................... 8
Connection details........................................................................................................... 10
Outer terminal............................................................................................................ 10
Inner terminal............................................................................................................. 10
Solid rod conductor................................................................................................... 11
Ordering particulars for solid rod conductor............................................................... 11
Conductor insulation.................................................................................................. 11
Separate terminal plate with bolts.............................................................................. 12
Arcing horns.............................................................................................................. 12
Conductor loading........................................................................................................... 13
Overloading of bushings............................................................................................ 13
Short-time current...................................................................................................... 13
Ordering particulars......................................................................................................... 14
Recommendations for positioning................................................................................... 15
Design

GSA-OA is a Resin Impregnated Paper (RIP) bushing with

Silicone Rubber (SiR) insulator. The condenser core is
bonded directly to the silicone rubber to give a compact and
lightweight bushing, containing no gas, oil or other liquids. Outer terminal

The GSA bushings are produced by winding a crêped paper

web onto a mandrel, with aluminium foil inserts for electrical
stress control. The core is impregnated and cured under
vacuum, giving a partial discharge free bushing with low tan
d (dissipation factor). After curing, the core is machined and
the flange is fitted.

The inner terminal is fixed to the top piece with a divided ring Silicone rubber insulator
(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

Test tap
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 Mounting flange
insulator is RAL 7035, light grey.

Standards RIP core

The GSA bushing is designed and tested according to
IEC 60137 and IEEE C57.19.00/01 in applicable parts.

Features and benefits Solid conductor

Solid
Reduced risk for fire, any mounting angle possible, oil leakage
from the bushing eliminated, no monitoring of pressure and oil
level. Fig. 1. Transformer bushing type GSA-OA.

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.

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Transportation and long term storage
The bushing is surrounded by a sealed moisture-proof
wrapping material together with a drying agent upon delivery.
The supplied protective wrapping shall not be opened if
the bushings are intended to be stored. After transformer
test, it is also important to reseal the bushing with the
supplied protective wrapping or a similar moisture-proof
wrapping, together with a drying agent. The wrapping works
as protection for transportation and storage (≤ 6 months).
Note that bushings with standard wrapping shall be stored
protected from precipitation.

For longer storage times (>6 months) a container have to be

ordered separately.

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

Application: Transformers
Classification: Resin impregnated paper, capacitance graded,
outdoor immersed bushing
Ambient temperature: +40 °C to -40 °C, minimum value acc. to
temperature class 3 of IEC 60137
Altitude of site: < 1000 m
Level of rain and 1-2 mm rain/min. horizontally and vertically, as
humidity: per IEC 60060-1, and 5 mm/min. as per IEEE
Pollution level: According to specific creepage distance and
IEC 60815
Immersion medium: Transformer oil. Maximum daily mean oil
temperature +90 °C. Maximum temporary oil
temperature +115 °C.
Oil level in transformer: Not lower than 25 mm from the bushing flange
Max pressure of 100 kPa (over pressure)
medium:
Angle of mounting: Horizontal to vertical
Test tap: Test tap with 4 mm male contact pin
Capacitance C2 of test < 5000 pF
tap:
Arcing horns: Optional
Conductor: Solid or flexible draw lead conductor
Markings: Conforming to IEC/IEEE.

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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 Fig. 2. Test tap.
available on request.

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

Test tap
The outer conducting layer of the condenser core 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. Fig. 3. Test tap adapter, 1ZSC003881-AAC.

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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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-ground 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
Dry power frequency. Routine test 1 minute (kV) 120 160 260 310 365
Nominal capacitance between conductor and test tap C1 ±10 % (pF) 224/430/559 351/546/682 213/314/380 251/314/380 301/395/465
Space for current transformer (mm) 0/300/500

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Dimensions

Dimensions are subject to modification without notice.

Dimensions in mm
Total L Oil Air Draw Top Arcing Flange Condenser Centre Min. Hole Flange Insulator Top
side side lead part distance height core outer hole gasket circle D7 sheds piece
L1 L2 L4 L5 L7 L8 D1 D2 surface D6 D8 diameter
inner D9
Type diameter
GSA Cat. No. D5

52 LF 130 052-BA 734 145 589 583 56 467 101 96 51 110 185 225 230 120
-BB 1034 445
-BC 1234 645
73 LF 130 073-BA 1029 260 769 763 56 647 101 96 51 110 185 225 230 120
-BB 1329 560
-BC 1529 760
123 LF 130 123-BA 1444 255 1189 1183 56 1067 101 136 51 150 250 290 270 160
-BB 1744 555
-BC 1944 755
145 LF 130 145-BA 1731 362 1369 1363 56 1247 101 136 51 150 250 290 270 160
-BB 2031 662
-BC 2231 862
170 LF 130 170-BA 2019 410 1609 1603 56 1487 101 136 51 150 250 290 270 160
-BB 2319 710
-BC 2519 910

Cantilever load
Max. permitted loading
Space for perpendicular to the
current Net Number Flange Creepage distance terminal
Type Rated transformer mass of holes thickness total protected
GSA current (A) Cat. No. (mm) (kg) n1 T (mm) (mm) (N) Test (N)

52 2000 LF 130 052-BA 0 13 6 15 1642 700 1250 2500

-BB 300 16
-BC 500 17
73 2000 LF 130 073-BA 0 18 6 15 2323 1000 1575 3150
-BB 300 20
-BC 500 21
123 1600 LF 130 123-BA 0 45 8 15 3913 1700 2000 4000
-BB 300 50
-BC 500 53
145 1600 LF 130 145-BA 0 52 8 15 4595 2000 2000 4000
-BB 300 57
-BC 500 60
170 1600 LF 130 170-BA 0 61 8 15 5504 2400 2000 4000
-BB 300 66
-BC 500 69

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 D8
D9

L5

R8

R8 R2
7°
L7
L2 L4
R5
R2 24

R5
L 18°
L8
60
7°
18°
D1
33
D2
L1
60

ø15 x n1

Hole design for 2

GSA 123 - 170 T

90°
17.5
M12
D5
Hole design for
GSA 52 - 73 D6
15
D7

Fig. 5. Dimensions.

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Connection details

Outer terminal
D
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 Terminal stud
of assembly, when the required current capacity is lower. 125

The outer terminal is available in a number of standard

configurations. Other configurations can be supplied on O-ring
request. Divided ring
Tightening ring

Material Plating Stud diameter Cat. No. Mass

(mm) LF 170 079 (kg)
Aluminium - 60 -A (standard) 2.3
- 30 -B (standard) 1.6
Copper - 60 -C (standard) 6.2 Fig. 8. Outer terminal.
- 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
M8
lead.
13
Material and design Conductor Cat. No. Mass
diameter (mm) LF 170 080 (kg)
Copper for brazing 5 (pilot hole) -A 1
11 -B 1
13 -C 1
35
15 -D 1
18 -E 1
30 -F 1 ø D_cable
42 -G 1 ø 49

45 -H 1

Fig. 9. Inner terminal.

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Solid rod conductor Conductor insulation
The rod is produced from electrolytical copper and divided Draw leads and solid rods must be insulated with vacuum oil-
into two parts for ease of assembly. The parts are joined with impregnated insulating paper or equivalent, to give sufficient
a screw joint with undroppable screws. The lower part of the insulation integrity. The paper insulation must be min. 2 mm
solid rod is designed to enable connection by brazing. The
solid rod is available with two alternative dividing points, 20 Draw lead: The paper insulation must be brought min. 50 mm
mm below the bushing flange or 20 mm below the space for inside the bushing centre hole.
current transformer. The solid rod is delivered without paper
insulation. Solid rod: The paper must fill the recess and cover the whole
solid rod end downwards.

D1 D1
D2 D2

47 Insulate up Insulate
35 60 up to here
to here
35

ø 43 ø 56
ø 49 ø 62

1600 A 2000 A

Fig. 10. Solid rod conductor.

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 copper LF 170 021-A

Fig. 11. Separate terminal plate with bolts.

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.

The lower rod is fastened onto the flange with one of the
fixing screws and the upper rod by means of a bracket on the C

outer terminal. K

The gap distances for standard arcing horns are shown in the H
table. Other gap distances on request.

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

GSA 52 230–440 315 112
GSA 73 400–620 315 112 Fig. 12. Arcing horns.
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 mm 2 400 400
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 Short-time Dynamic

current A mm 2 current (Ith) current (I d)
kA, rms kA, peak
1s 2s
Solid rod 2000.. 1600 1886 100 96 240
Ø 49 mm Cu
Stranded 1250 740 61 43 107
draw-lead

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Ordering particulars

When ordering, please state:

– – Type and catalogue number for bushing. ABB Ludvika, Sweden

GSA52-OA/2000/0.3 LF 130 052-BB
– – Catalogue number for inner terminal or conductor, lower No.
and upper part. Ur/Uy 52/46 kV
LI / SI / AC
Ir 2000 A 50/60 Hz
250 / - / 120 kV
– – Catalogue number for outer terminal. M 16 kg L 445 mm 0-90 °
C1 pF Tan δ %
– – Additional accessories or modifications. C2 pF Tan δ %
– – Test required, in addition to the normal routine tests.

Fig. 13. Nameplate with marking example.

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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 Distance to earthed parts Space for current
transformers
transformer (kV) R (mm)
52 250-95 75
73 350-140 90 R min 2
123 550-230 145
45°
145 650-275 165
170 750-325 190 R min 5
60° Earthed layer

Distance to flat surface

e.g. tank or core
clamp R

Fig. 14. Recommendations for positioning.

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