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To enhance the accurate identification and localization capabilities of defects within GIS equipment, this study first establishes a multi-physics coupled simulation model integrating temperature field, flow field, and concentration field to analyze gas diffusion characteristics under varying conditions of fault source locations, decomposition product types, and initial concentrations. Subsequently, a GIS busbar gas chamber experimental platform is constructed to validate the simulation model. Finally, a response time matrix, a peak concentration matrix, and a fault coverage index are developed, and a weighted comprehensive evaluation method is employed to optimize sensor placement schemes. The findings reveal that fault source location significantly influences concentration response speed and spatial distribution patterns; SO2, HF, H2S, and SOF2 exhibit distinct diffusion characteristics due to their differing physical properties; and initial concentration primarily affects the non-uniformity during the early diffusion stage. The simulation results demonstrate good agreement with experimental data, with a maximum root-mean-square error of 3.936 \u00d7 10\u22124. Monitoring point M4 achieves the highest comprehensive score, making it the preferred location for single-sensor deployment. 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