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17.5kV P/V-17 AC Metal
Enclosed Switchgear
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original index in 1896.

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GE Industrial Solutions – a division of GE Energy Group, is a global leading provider in power distribution, offering a wide
range of products which include medium and low voltage power distribution equipments and components, and motor &
control systems that are safe, reliable and offer high performance. Its innovative solutions can improve energy
efficiency and environmental impact in power plants, power grids, oil & gas, mining, industrial manufacturing, rail
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some 37 Olympic venues and 168 commercial buildings. GE also brought its
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More Than 80 Years of Interrupter Experience
GE Pioneered experimental vacuum interrupters in the 1920's. Refined it and introduced the world's first 15kV Vacuum circuit breaker
in the 1960's, To date, this interrupter design has been the world leader in Vacuum technology and has accumulated over 45 years of
reliable field service.

World Class Quality

Manufactured, assembled and tested all in the dame sophisticated facility, SecoVac is the product of state of the art manufacturing
processes assured by ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 certification. Precision tooled parts, computer aided design and advanced
production techniques, as well as the protection of the “E Coat” (cathodic electrocoating) paint process have resulted in a standard
of excellence unmatched in the industry.

Universal Applications
SecoVac is designed, assembled and tested to meet or exceed applicable IEC, GB and DL standards. It is suitable for applications in all
major industries including T&D, oil & Gas, Automotive, Processing plants, Iron and Steel mill, Mining, Commercial buildings, etc.

It provides protection for all types of applications: coble, overhead lines, motors, capacitors, transformers, busbar sections, etc.

Environment Conscious
Selecting low environmental impact technologies has become increasingly important to engineers tasked with choosing equipment
for an application. With commitment to environment protection, the solid insulation of epoxy resin is used for SecoVac series MV
embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker instead of SF6 gas.

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 Gear
• 17.5kV SecoGear P/V-17 AC metal enclosed...
• SecoGear - 17 P/V is an air insulated switchgear with a compact design
• SecoGear - 17 P/V is a safe and reliable switchgear for universal indoor applications
• SecoGear - 17 P/V is designed with full segregation of its breaker compartment and
equipped with embedded pole SecoVac VB2 Plus Vaccum circuit breaker
• SecoGear - 17 P/V has cable compartments with ample space for ease of power
cable connention
• SecoGear - 17 P/V guaranteed Arc-proof unit
• SecoGear - 17 P/V tested in accordance with the main international standards
• SecoGear - 17 P/V front panel features easy operation and low maintenance
• SecoGear - 17 P/V has perfect interlocking system to prevent misoperation and to
improve safety

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General
SecoGear P/V-17 Metal enclosed switchgear is designed and manufactured with advance technology and has been comprehensively
and successfully type tested in KEMA of Holland.
SecoGear P/V-17 Switchgear is typically used in power plant, substation of public utilities and suitable to provide control and protection
for transformers, capacitors and motors.
The rated voltage of SecoGear P/V-17 is 17.5kV and rated current ranges from 630A to 3150A (4000A is force cooling). All SecoGear P/
V-17 with switching device are equipped with SecoVac VB2 plus vacuum circuit breaker with corresponding specifications.
SecoGear P/V-17 switchgear is designed for indoor applications.
SecoGear is particularly suitable for application in industrial i.e.iron and steel mill, mining, oil and gas and infrastructure projects i.e. hi-
rise building, airport, water treatment, etc.
SecoGear P/V-17 is designed, assembled and tested to meet or exceed applicable IEC and GB/DL standards.

Comprehensive and Reliable Interlocking System

For personnel safety, SecoGear P/V is designed with a number of comprehensive mechanical interlocks. The mechanical interlocks are
designed to prevent:
A closed circuit breaker being racked-in to or racked-out from the connect position
A circuit breaker are being closed on other than connect and test position
A circuit breaker being rocked-in to the connect position if the secondary socket has not been plugged/connected
Rack-in of the circuit breaker into the connect position or rack-out from connect position if the door of circuit breaker compartment is
opened
Closing of earthing switch when circuit breaker is locked in the connect position
Opening of cable compartment door when earthing switch is in the open position
Disconnecting the secondary socket when circuit breaker at the connect position

Automatic Shutter System

SecoGear P/V AC Metal Enclosed switchgear is equipped with an automatic
grounded metal shutter each for bus and line/load in front of its primary
disconnect bushing. When the breaker is in the test or disconnect position,
the shutter will automatically closed and locked to provide the designed
IP protection and preventing operator from mistake-opening the shutters
which may cause personnel injury during maintenance.

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 Safety – Pressure relief design
All three primary compartments of SecoGear P/V-17 are provided with pressure relief flaps, which will automatically open and guide
the pressurized gas to the rear side direction if an internal arc-fault occurs in an affected compartment.
The pressure relief protects damage to switchgear components and the risk of injury to personnel, which may endanger on operator or
extend the arc-fault effect to the entire switchgear lineup:

Arc-Proof Tested
SecoGear P/V-17 enclosure is designed to meet protection degree of IP40X as per IEC60529. The grounded metal enclosure protects
operators from live parts and moving parts inside the switchgear. The enclosure is sealed to eliminate penetration of external objects,
which may cause short sircuit of the system. The metal enclosed design, sturdy door hinges and lock system, enabled SecoGear P/V-17
to successfully passed 40kA/1s internal arcing test in accordance to IEC62271-200 in all its three primary compartments.

High Reliable Components

SecoGear P/V-17 reliability is based on the usage of proven components. All components including the advanced SecoVac VB2 Plus
embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker, insulating materials, disconnect bushings, inter-unit bushing and instrument transformers
have been strictly selected and have been qualified for 40 year lifetime thru accelerated thermal aging tests.

Robust Drawout Mechanism

SecoGear P/V-17drawout mechanism is designed to avoid
misalignment during rocking, therefore overheating of the primary
disconnect is prevented. All drawout mechanism is bolted to the
enclosure frame with a double bended support.

Space Heaters
SecoGear P/V-17 offers space heaters at the cable compartment
as a standard feature to avoid condensation inside the
switchgeardue to high humidity. Space heaters should be
permanently energized during installation and commissioning
period and can be controlled thru humidistat or thermostat after
switchgear is in normal operation.

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Environmental Conditions
SecoGear P/V-17 is equipped with the following components which guarantee successful operations under adverse climatic and
environment:
• Epoxy resin embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker
• Corrugated design of insulators and bushings
• Totally enclosed under all operation conditions
• Grade II pollution test
• Condensation test and salt spray test
SecoGear P/V-17 has successfully passed the seismic testing

Remote Control Solution

• Only for special order
• For remote control from a central control room for intelligent
switchgear systems, the following functions of SecoGearP/V-17
are provided:
• Motorized drawout mechanism for remote connect and test
position
• Remote opening and closing the switchgear device
• Motorized earthing switch

Performance Features
Reliability
The 3 primary compartments and 1 secondary compartment
are completely self contained and segregated from each other
which limits the influence beteween compartments and prevents
spreading of an arc-fault between compartments
SecoGear P/V-17 is equipped with a quick-action earthing switch
type JN(ESW) with short circuit making capability.
A heat-shrinkable material with high dielectric and strength
properties insulates the busbar. The main busbar is provided with
inter-unit bushing to prevent travel of arcing to the entire main
busbar of the lineup.
SecoGear P/V-17 is equipped with a highly reliable SecoVac
VB2 plus vacuum circuit breaker with excellent electrical and
mechanical performance.
Circuit breaker in the SecoGear P/V-17 switchgear has three
positions: connect, test and disconnect positions.

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 Safety
SecoGearP/V-17is designed with a number of interlocking system
to prevent maloperation:
The circuit breaker can only be moved from test to connect
position and vice versa when circuit breaker is opened.
The earthing switch can’t be closed when the circuit breaker is
in the connect position and in the traveling position between test
and connect.
The cable compartment door can be opened only when the
earthing switch is closed and at the same time the earthing
switch is closed and at the same time the earthing switch can be
opened only when the cable compartment door is closed.
The secondary plug can only be inserted or removed only when
the circuit breaker is in the test position.
The circuit breaker can only be closed when the circuit breaker is
precisely in the definite test or connect position.
When the circuit breaker is removed from connect position, the
metal shutters will close automatically.
The switchgear is internally arc-proof.
All high primary compartments are provided with a pressure
relief flaps located on the topside of the switchgear.
Any overpressure inside the compartment by an internal arcing
will be released thru the pressure relief flaps.

Adaptability
SecoGear P/V-17 cable compartment provides ample space for
easy power cable connection.
Standard current transformers, zero sequence current
transformer, voltage transformers, surge arresters, protection
relays and other instruments can be easily installed into the
switchgear.
SecoVac VB2 Plus vacuum circuit breakers with the same rating
are interchangeable without any adjustment.
CNC puching and bending machines ensure high quality and
consistent dimensions and weight of the cubicle.

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Technical Data of SecoGear P/V-17 Switchgear
Description Unit Data

Rated voltage: kV 12 15 17.5

Rated frequency: Hz 50/60

Phase to phase and to earth kV 28 36 38

Rated power freq withstand voltage (1 min):
Between isolating distance 32 42 45

Phase to phase and to earth kV 75 95 95

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage:
Between isolating distance 85 105 110

Rated short time withstand current / Rated

KA/kAp 31.5/ 82,, 40/104
peak value withstand current:

Rated duration time for short-circuit s. 3

Internal arc degree Class A FLR for 40 kA, 1s for all HV compartment

Branch connection rated current – outgoing A 1250, 3150*, 4000**

Bus tie rated current A 1250, 3150*, 4000**

Riser bus rated current A 1250,3150*, 4000**

*For 60 Hz 3150A application, need 5% of derating

**4000A switchgear with force cooling

Normal Service Conditions

Operating Temperature: -15 ℃ to + 40 ℃
For storage: -30℃
Relative Humidity: ≤ 95%
Altitude: Upto 1000 m above sea level max.

Dimensions and Weight of SecoGear P/V-17 Switchgear

1250A 3150/4000A

Height h –mm 2200 2200

Width w – mm 650 1000

Depth d – mm 1400 1400

Weight – kg 900-950 1300

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 SecoGear front and cross section view
A.Busbar compartment
B. Circuit Breaker Compartment
C. Cable Compartmant
D. Low Valtage Compartment

A D
B

SecoVac VB2 Plus-17

Medium Voltage Embedded Pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker
17.5kV, …4000A, … 40kA
SecoVac VB2 Plus-17 satisfies diverse application requirements; its simple but reliable operating mechanism is a key factor to make
switchgear compact.
SecoVac VB2 Plus-17 is manufactured using specially customeized materials and specialized techniques. The process ensures quality
and reliability of product. It is suitable for application in different operating conditions.
The single modularized operating mechanism design of SecoVac VB2 Plus-17 allows for standardized mass production, shorter lead-
time, and a fast module replacement to minimize downtime.
SecoVac VB2 Plus-17 fully complies with IEC and GB/DL standards

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Primary technical data
Description Unit

Rated Voltage kV 12 15 17.5

630/1250/1600/2000/2500/ 630/1250/1600/2000/2500/ 630/1250/1600/2000/2500/
Rated Current A
3150/4000* 3150/4000* 3150/4000*
Rated Power Frequency Withstand
kV 28 36 38
Voltage(1min)

Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand

kV 75 95 95
Voltage (Peak Values)

Rated Short Circuit Breakeing Current kA 25/31.5/40 25/31.5/40 25/31.5/40

Rated Short Time Withstand Current (3s) kA 25/31.5/40 25/31.5/40 25/31.5/40

Rated Peak Withstand Current kA 63/80/100 63/80/100 63/80/100

Rated Peak Making Current kA 63/80/100 63/80/100 63/80/100

Capacitor bank Switching current A 400

Electrical Endurance No. of Times 274(E2)

Operating Sequence No. of Times 100000 100000 100000

Rated Auxiliary Control Voltage V 24/30/36/48/60/110/220/250 V DC 110/220/250 V AC

Opening Time ms 35~70

Breaking Time ms 25~35

Closing Time ms 40~50

4000A is 3150A VCB with force cooling

Secondry technical data

Motor
Rated voltage(V) Normal operation voltage scope Energy storing period under rated operation voltage(s) Input Power(W)

125 DC 85%-110% <10s 230

110 DC 85%-110% <10s 230

220 DC 85%-110% <10s 230

110 AC 85%-110% <10s 660

220 AC 85%-110% <10s 660

125 (TESTED) 85%-110% <10s 230

Coils
Rated voltage(V) Rated Current(A) +/-5% Normal operation voltage scope Resistance value of 20℃ (ohm)

24 23.3 Open coil: 70%-110%; Close coil: 85%-110% 1.03

30 14.6 Open coil: 70%-110%; Close coil: 85%-110% 2.05

36 (TESTED) 11.5 Open coil: 70%-110%; Close coil: 85%-110% 3.12

48 (TESTED) 8.8 Open coil: 70%-110%; Close coil: 85%-110% 5.44

60 (TESTED) 5.6 Open coil: 70%-110%; Close coil: 85%-110% 10.78

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