This part of IEC 62271 applies to rigid HV gas-insulated transmission lines (GIL) in which the
insulation is obtained, at least partly, by a non-corrosive insulating gas, other than air at atmospheric
pressure, for alternating current of rated voltages above 52 kV, and for service
frequencies up to and including 60 Hz.
It is intended that this international standard be used where the provisions of IEC 62271-203 do
not cover the application of GIL (see NOTE 3).
At each end of the HV gas-insulated transmission line, a specific element may be used for the
connection between the HV gas-insulated transmission line and other equipment like bushings,
power transformers or reactors, cable boxes, metal-enclosed surge arresters, voltage
transformers or GIS, covered by their own specification.
Unless otherwise specified, the HV gas-insulated transmission line is designed to be used
under normal service conditions.