Gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) circuit breakers for tough environments with extreme conditions (temperature variations, dust, pollution or confined space) use grading capacitors to ensure a uniform distribution of the voltage across the breaking chambers.
CONDIS® GIS capacitors have a sophisticated design— the electrical insulation is made by a vacuum impregnated epoxy resin tube with a smooth external surface. This design guarantees mechanical robustness and oil- and gas-tightness within a high pressurized environment in a large, specified temperature range. Our capacitors are partial-discharge-free and they have a proven record of high performance and reliability with years of in-field operation.
High-voltage GIS capacitors are compliant to the IEC62146-1 standard ; they can be used in various types of gas-insulated switchgears, and their design is therefore customer-specific. Independent of the application, the flanges, tubes, and field distribution will remain unchanged along the insulator.
Maxwell CONDIS®’ technology offers a high flexibility and will therefore allow for a large customization to meet specific circuit breaker mechanical and electrical needs. The new Thin Winding concept further enhances the possibility for a reduced length for low capacitance value. In a recent addition to the GIS product range, «Arctic» capacitors have been designed for applications in the most severe environmental conditions, supporting extreme temperatures down to -60° Celsius. Please find hereunder more product features.