SIEMENS Gas-insulated lines for AC-transmission A compact solution for high power transmission There are many places where pylons are not suitable. In some cases, even the most common substitute, underground cables, also cause problems. Gas-insulated lines (Gils) provide technical, environmental, and operational features that make them a very good alternative wherever the transmission of extra-high voltage and extra-high currents is needed. a C= Il Average route width for a transmission capacity of 4,000 MVA: ~60m ~20m ~8m Transmission capacity per system at 380 kV: ~ 2,000 MVA ~ 1,000 MVA ~ 2,000 MVA am Sra Cees only 50cm Pear Insulating gas ree eee eure Post insulators particle A ~ ~~ Lowest electromagnetic field With its “ine-in-a-can” design that neutralizes inductive current, the AC-GIL generates electromagnetic fields 15 - 20 times lower than conventional cables, even meeting upper limits as lowas 1 pT. The magnetic fields at 2000A are shown in the graph. o Aboveground Tunnel Direct burial Vertical Gllsare largely unaff- iL systems installed For direct burial, Gllsare Gls can runat any ected by extreme ina tunnel remain wrapped with polyethylene gradient, even conditions, Particularly accessible for inspection. _to safeguard the enclosure, _ vertically, making them high transmission They pose no fire risk and the soil above canbe attractive in cavern power can be achieved and allow the tunnel to restored for agricultural hydropower plants. with aboveground be used for ventilation _—_ use. installation. purposes at the same time, Flexible grid connections - optimum grid integration Outstanding safety in operation Flexibility in routing eaten less space required Environmental compatibility Service life >50 years Perfect grid integration GILs are available for AC (oheloM (ey am DIOR a cob et-seebit3 (eye Learn more at www.siemens.com/GIL