Technical data sheet

UniPack - up to 40.5 kV and transformer 3.5 MVA

Steel housing – Mercury layout

A Compact Secondary Substation (CSS) is a type-tested

assembly comprised of an enclosure containing medium
voltage switchgear, a distribution transformer, a low voltage
switchboard, connections, and auxiliary equipment to
transform energy from medium to low voltage systems
(typical application is distribution networks), or from low to
medium voltage systems (typical application is solar and
wind farm applications).

Features
− High level of safety for equipment and personnel:
− Type tested as per the latest international standard IEC
62271-202
− No access to live parts
− Internal Arc Classification (IAC) AB with short-circuit current
20 kA for 1 sec.
− All equipment inside CSS is type tested as per their relevant
standard
− Engineered footprint to meet the required clearance standards
− Oil collection pit underneath the transformer
− Can be lifted with the transformer installed
− Designed with natural cooling and smooth air flow
− Locking system for all doors prevent unauthorized entry of
personnel
− Stainless steel hinges for corrosion resistance
− Steel parts are tested according to ISO 6988
Equipment description
− Designed and manufactured to install both dry or oil trans-
formers up to 3.5 MVA
− Designed to accommodate medium voltage secondary
switchgear up to 40.5 kV
− Can be provided with different options of medium voltage
switchgear from ABB’s SF6 gas-insulated secondary switch-
gear portfolio (also available with air-insulated switchgear)
− Able to accommodate a low voltage switchboard with differ-
ent options:
− Breaker (ACB or MCCB) capable of disconnecting the
transformer and LV busbar
− Low voltage cables mounted directly on the busbar
Optional equipment
− Devices for metering and control circuit are available
− The communication equipment and interphases for easy con-
nection to any SCADA System through the standard commu-
nication protocols
− Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) to monitor the CSS and store the
data for operation, maintenance, and fault analysis. Local and
remote monitoring and commands are available
Installation
− A factory-tested solution is delivered directly to the installation
site and all necessary lifting devices for moving the substation
are also provided
− No complicated civil engineering job is needed in advance or
during the installation
− Only a pit needs to be excavated with the substation being
placed into this installation pit
− Only external connection to be done at site, resulting in sig-
nificantly reduced installation time
For detailed information, please see the installation manual.

There are various numbers and ratings of low voltage feeders

depending on transformer size and customer needs. Special LV
equipment is also available upon request.
Technical data

Description
Transformer (KVA) Up to 2000 Up to 3500
Type of layout Mercury 20 NS Mercury 35 NS
Max. rated voltage (kV) Up to 40.5
Short circuit withstand current of internal earthing network 20kA/1s
Overall dimensions (LxWxH) 4764 X 2250 X 2830 mm 5214 X 2250 X 2830 mm
Weight of substation excluding transformer (approximate) 4.5 tons 5 tons

1VPD110001A0244 Rev A September 2015

Transformer compartment dimension (LxWxH) 2416 X 1851 X 2300 mm 2866 X 1851 X 2300 mm
Total transformer load losses 16800 W 34000 W
Transformer compartment protection degree (IP) IP 23D
MV and LV compartment protection degree (IP) IP 54
CSS enclosure thermal class Class 10 (K10) Class 15 (K15)
MV compartment Up to 3-Way SafeRing
LV compartment LVS3 – 16M or equivalent
MV cabling The connecting cables can be from Al or Cu according to customer request. If not spec-
ified, then the cross section is selected to fulfill short circuit requirement of the arrange-
ment.
MV terminations The connecting cables can be equipped with pre-molded/cold shrink/heat shrink
Internal connection between LV switchgear and transformer Busbar or double insulated cable sized according to the rated power of transformer
Rated current of LV panel Up to 3200 A
Rated short circuit withstand capacity of LV busbar system 50 kA/1s

Layout For more information please contact:

MV TR LV
Up to 40.5 kV Up to 3500 kVA Up to 16 modules

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