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VDH/GSMI

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Innovative Switching & Grounding of Wind Collection Circuits

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VDH/GSMI: The Switch

EMA Electromecanica S.A. now offers model VDH/GSMI 38 kV class, high speed grounding switch which eliminates the need of Grounding Transformers on wind farm collection systems. VDH/GSMI model combines a vacuum circuit breaker with a high-speed, mechanically-interlocked grounding breaker within the same outdoor enclosure. The complete assembly provides 200 kV BIL and is available at 1200 & 2000 A ratings, manufactured and tested to meet ANSI C37 and IEC 62271-100 standards.
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VDH/GSMI Electrical Ratings

Rated Voltage KV Rated Maximum Voltage KV Rated Continuous Current A Symmetrical Interrupting Capability kA Short Time Whitstand Current kA (3 sec) Making Capability (Peak) kA Rated Frequency Hz

Circuit Breaker Grounding Breaker

34.5

38

1200 2000 ---

25 31.5 40 ---

25 31.5 40 12.5

68 85 106 34

60

Dielectric Strength Withstand 60 Hz-1 min kV

Dielectric Strength Impulse Full Wave (BIL) kV

Rated Closing Time msec

Rated Opening Time msec

Rated Arcing Time msec

Rated Mechanical Switching Time msec

Maximum Electrical Switching Time msec

Circuit Breaker Grounding Breaker

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30 ---

4 to 11 12 to 16 --12

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Dimensions & Weight

Dimension

inches 70.9

mm 1800

A B C C

70.9

1800

147.6

3750

pounds

kg 1850

Weight

4070

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Design Characteristics
Enclosure is metal enclosed, self-supporting and free standing construction, with weatherproof design suitable for installation in an unprotected environment. All exterior parts fabricated from steel sheet with an electro-chemical process as anticorrosive protection which provides longlasting perfomance in corrosive or contaminated environments. Roof assembly specifically fabricated in aluminium to prevent eddy currents around bushings. Easy installation and accessibility, minimal maintenance and long service life.

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Front View (without door) / Main Components

Connector Bushing

Operating & Commutation Mechanism Control Push-Buttons & Indicating Lamps Grounding Bar Supporting Frame

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Section View / Main Components

Connector Bushing Current Transformer

Vacuum Circuit Breaker Main Busbars Operating & Commutation Mechanism Mechanical Interlock Vacuum Grounding Breaker

Auxiliary & Terminal Blocks Compartment

Grounding Bar Supporting Frame

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The Main Breaker & Grounding Breaker Unit

Three-pole double vacuum circuit breaker VED series manufactured by EMA Vacuum interrupters manufactured by EATON Operating mechanism with stored energy spring operated device Main breaker (upper vacuum interrupters) connects generator collection circuits to the transformer bus High speed, mechanically interlocked grounding breaker (lower vacuum interrupters) connects collection circuits automatically to ground Complete switching sequence (time duration for opening main breaker through closing grounding breaker) is mechanically accomplished in less than 1 cycle @ 60 Hz (between 12 to 16 milliseconds), with a maximum electrical switching of 12 milliseconds.
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Switching Oscillogram

In this oscillogram, channel 1 is the analog representation of the main breaker contact traveling, while channel 2 is the representation of the contact mechanical positions of both main breaker and grounding breaker, connected in a parallel circuit.

This shows that complete switching sequence (time duration for opening circuit breaker thru closing grounding breaker) was accomplished in 14.76 msec, and the main breaker contact traveled more than 75% of its total stroke when the grounding breaker closed.

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Bushings
Cycloaliphatic epoxy resin or Porcelain type

Dimensions suitable to fit up to 2 CTs per phase

Standard creepage distance 31 mm/kV

Designed for very heavy pollution levels

Extra creep bushings optionally available

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Bushing Current Transformers

Installed around the bushings on the underside of the roof 600 V insulation level Cast resin or tape wrapped type Single or multi ratio Relaying or metering type Quantity, ratio and accuracy according to project requirements Shorting terminal blocks for secondary terminations located in the auxiliary compartment of the enclosure

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VDH/GSMI: Advantages, Features and Benefits

Advantages, features and benefits of use of the VDH/GSMI model as compared to grounding transformer + conventional substation breaker include: Typically over $40,000 per circuit first cost savings Elimination of grounding transformers core losses which saves substantial $ over project life Lower procurement lead times Lower time required to install Lower installation labor & material costs Higher MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) Lower MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) Typically better delivery times
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U.S. Wind Projects / Service Backup

Over sixteen (16) large U.S. wind projects are now utilizing EMA Grounding Switches for their collection circuits, located in: Texas Wisconsin Oregon California Kansas New York EMA Electromecanica S.A. maintains a Service Agreement with National Switchgear Systems Inc. located at Lewisville, TX, to provide 24/7 USA parts and service backup.

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