Abstract:The inner bridge connection in 500 kV substation has the features of small footprint and easy operation,especially for two outlets and three switches,which is more convenient for power supply interruption and power transmission and will not affect the normal operation of other lines. However,it will increase relatively higher safety risk factors when the main transformer fails or malfunction happens,so the safety and reliability of operation maintenance and switching operation in substation need higher requirements. Taking the first 500 kV substation with inner bridge connection in Sichuan for example,the relative dangerous points in power supply interruption and power transmission and the different operating programs are introduced in detail,and the risks in each program are compared,which aims to provide the decision - making for operating staff in power supply interruption and power transmission so as to increase the level of safe operation in substation.