Apparatus

Marcello Castelli Product Manager ABB T&D Unit Operativa Sace TMS
Specification Influence Accreditation Program

Dalmine 26..28-feb-03
ABB Ltd - Page 1
SUMMARY Circuit-breakers for Primary Distribution

Vacuum circuit-breaker series VD4 Vacuum circuit-breaker series VM1 SF6 circuit-breaker series HD4 Comparison between vacuum and SF6 circuit-breaker Quenching techniques
Contactors for Primary Distribution

Vacuum contactor series VContact
ABB T&D S.p.A. - Page 2
MV apparatus for Primary Distribution
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HD4 - VD4
Two quenching techniques make easy to satisfy as best as possible the customers needs:
SF6 circuit-breaker
HD4 series
vacuum circuit-breaker
VD4 series
HD4 - VD4
Fields of application
Utilities and Power Plants Power stations Transformer stations Switching stations Main and aux. switchboards Industry Pulp and Paper Textile Chemical Food Automotive Petrochemical
Transports Airports Ports Railways Underground transport
Services Shopping Centres Supermarkets Hospitals Infrastructures and civil works Marine applications Offshore and floating rigs Drilling platforms Offshore oil rigs Tender ships Passenger ships Container ships Tankers Cable ships Ferries
VD4
kV
12 17.5 24 36 40.5
A (1)
630 4000 630 4000 630 2500 630 2500 1250 2500
kA (1)
16 50 16 40 16 31.5 16 31.5 25 31.5
kV bil
75 95 125 170 185
kV (50 Hz x1 min)
28 38 50 70 95
Remarks
fixed version, withdrawable version for Powerbloc, UniGear type ZS1
fixed version, withdrawa_ ble version for Powerbloc & ZS3.2
withdrawable version for Powerbloc & ZS3.2
(1)
Maximum performances relevant to the fixed construction; the performances of the withdrawable versions depend on the enclosure/switchboard
HD4
kV
12 17.5 24 36 40.5
A (1)
630 3600 630 3600 630 3600 630 2500 1250 2500
kA (1)
16 50 16 50 16 40 16 31.5 25 31,5
kV bil
75 95 125 170 185
kV (50 Hz x1 min)
28 38 50 70 95
Remarks
fixed version, withdrawable version for CBF, CBE, UniGear type ZS1
fixed version, withdrawa_ ble version for UniSafe withdrawable version for Powerbloc & ZS3.2
(1)
Maximum performances relevant to the fixed construction; the performances of the withdrawable versions depend on the enclosure/switchboard
VD4 - HD4 version for UniGear type ZS1 panel
kV
kA
kV bil
kV (50 Hz x1 min)
12 17.5 24
(1) (2)
630 4000 (1) 630 4000 (1) 630 2500 (2)
16 50 16 40 16 25
75 95 125
28 38 50
At 12-17.5 kV, up to 3150 A with natural ventilation; 3600 - 4000 A with forced ventilation At 24 kV up to 2300 A with natural ventilation; 2500 A with forced ventilation
HD4 VD4 HD4 and VD4 withdrawable version for UniGear type ZS1 panel
same field of applications same performances interchangeable wide choice for the customers needs, habits, application, preferences, .
HD4 - VD4
Features
Sealed-for-life poles SF6 or Vacuum interruption technique Compact dimensions Contacts protected against oxidation and contamination Ensured operation under different climatic conditions Withdrawable circuit-breaker racking in and racking out take place with the door closed Incorrect and hazardous operations are prevented thanks to the special locks in the operating mechanism and in the truck. Limited switching energy
High number of operations Limited maintenance
VD4
Features
Vacuum interrupter embedded in the resin poles Vacuum interrupter protected against shocks, dust and humidity
and with the new actuator Stored energy operating mechanism with anti-pumping device supplied as standard Simple customisation with a complete range of accessories
VD4

New design according to the latest common guide lines New different assembly concept and mechanical actuator VM1 and VD4 will have interchangeable plug-in actuators The product names for VD4 and VM1 will not change
Mechanical actuator
Magnetic actuator
VD4
Previous actuator
New actuator
VD4
The new operating mechanism
A Open/closed auxiliary contacts B Auxiliary circuits terminal box C Charged/discharged closing springs mechanical indicator D Closing push button E Opening push button F Auxiliary releases (opening / closing / undervoltage) G Electrical accessories plug-socket connectors H Closing spring motor geared I Circuit-breaker open/closed mechanical indicator L Built-in closing spring charging lever M Mechanical operation counter
E G A L I M
VD4
Snapping unit replacement: desmantling sequence
1 Fixing screws
2 Fixing screws
3 Fixing screws
4 Fixing
5 Bearings
6 Kinematic
7 Same operations
linkage
in reverse order for mounting
Accessories: easy customization
VD4
available versions with the new look and actuator

Compliance to the STDs IEC 62271-100 (2001-05) Fixed and withdrawable with front operating mechanism Withdrawable for UniGear type ZS1 switchgears Available models (since Jan. 2003)
12 kV, 2500 A, 31.5 kA 17.5 kV, 2500 A, 31.5 kA 24 kV, 2500 A, 25 kA
VD4
Circuit-breaker with previous actuator and design
Ratedvoltage Ratedcurrent
kV A
12
17.5
24
36
...4000 ...4000 ...2500 ...3150 ...63 ...40 ...25 ...40
RatedkA short-circuit breaking current

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VD4
Kabelabgangsfeld
12 kV, > 2500 A and / or 40 kA 17.5 kV, > 2500 A up to 31,5 kA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Upper contact terminal Vacuum interrupter Epoxy resin enclosure Lower contact terminal MC-contact Piston Contact force spring Insulated coupling rod Opening spring Shift lever Drive shaft Release mechanism Mechanism enclosure with spring operating mechanism
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VD4
Kabelabgangsfeld
12
12 kV, 1250 A - 2500 A, 50 kA 12 kV, 3150 A / 4000 A 1), ...50 kA 12 kV, 1250 A - 2000 A, 63 kA 17.5 kV, 1600 - 3150 A / 4000 A 1), 40 kA
1)
Breaker with fan-cooling Upper contact terminal Vacuum interrupter Epoxy resin enclosure Lower contact terminal Roller contact Contact force spring Insulated coupling rod Opening spring Shift lever Drive shaft Release mechanism
Mechanism enclosure with spring operating mechanism
4 5
11
6 7 8 9
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10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
VD4
Vacuum generator breaker VD4.1534..40G
Rated voltage 15.8 (1) Rated power frequency withstand voltage 50 Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 95 (110) Rated frequency 50/60 Rated current (at max. 40C) natur cooling 3400 fan cooling 5000 Rated impulse current 110 Rated short time current 40
kV kV kV Hz
Breaking current with generator fed short circuit: AC component (symmetrical) kA 25/18.5 DC-component % 110/130 Rate of rise of transient recovery voltage kV/s 1.6 Peak transient recovery voltage kV 29.1 Breaking current in out of phase conditions: Out of phase angle el 180 AC component (symmetrical) kA 30 DC-component % 80 Rate of rise of transient recovery voltage kV/s 3.3/4.7 Peak transient recovery voltage kV (2) 53.3/(58.1) Rated operating sequence CO-3 min-CO Closing time 70 ms
A A kAsw kA s
Rated short circuit duration 1
Opening time (contact seperation) ms 80 (1) Rated shortrated voltage to ANSI C37.013-1993 forkAsw 12.1 kV (11 kV +10%) for 50 Hz generator, 14.5 kV 15.8 kV circuit making current 60 Hz, 110 kV + 10%) for 60 Hz generator Switching frequency (13.2 (2) Switching operations at short circuit current 53.3 kV in relation to 14.5 kV/60 Hz; 58.1 kV in relation to 15.8 kV/60 Hz Rated short circuit breaking current 50 (mains fed): Switching operations at rated current AC component (symmetrical) kA 20 000 40 Switching operations under no load (mechanical)
VD4
Special version for generator according to ANSI C37.013
Short-circuit at :
generator fed
mains fed
VM1
VM1 vacuum circuit-breaker with magnetic actuator
12 17.5 24 kV, ... 3150 A, ... 50 kA kV, ... 3150 A, ... 31.5 kA kV, ... 2000 A, ... 25 kA

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Maintenance-free High availability Extremely high number of operating cycles Electronic controller with sensor technology Vacuum interrupters embedded in epoxy resin High quality standard Compatible with conventional circuit-breakers For universal applications worldwide

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VM1

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VM1
Electronic Controller Sensor technology
VM1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Upper contact terminal Vacuum interrupter Epoxy resin enclosure Lower contact terminal Flexible connector Contact force spring Insulated coupling rod Lever shaft Travel adjuster Sensors for switch position detection Closing coil Permanent magnets Magnet armature Opening coil Emergency manual breaking mechanism Mechanism enclosure with magnetic actuator
Kabelabgangsfeld
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Fig.: 12 kV, 1250 A, 25 kA
VM1
Kabelabgangsfeld
Magnetic actuator assembly
Magnetic armature motion
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VM1
Characteristic data
Switching energy for CO Capacitor voltage Making capacity with capacitor without capacitor Making current Breaking capacity with capacitor without capacitor Breaking current Operating time ON OFF
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VM1: VD4: 80 V
105 Ws 1000 Ws
max. 100 W for 1 s max. 2.3 kW for 54 ms max. 29 A for 44 ms max. 100 W for 0.5 s max. 2.1 kW for 27 ms max. 27 A for 30 ms 50 ms 33 ms
VM1
Blockdiagram
LOGIC
-Y3 -Y2 -Y1 -Y4 -Y9 ON -S41 -S42 -S7 READY -S11 -S12
ON switching command (open circuit) OFF switching command 1 (open circuit) Closing lock-out (closed circuit) OFF switching command (closed circuit) OFF switching command 2 (open circuit) OFF signal (NOC) ON signal (NOC) Fleeting contact (time: 40 ms) READY (NOC) NOT READY (NOC)
OFF
24....48V AC/DC, 60V DC
-GO Auxiliary voltage supply
100V AC, 110V...240V AC/DC
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VM1
Single-line diagram of electronic controller
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VM1
Features
Very suitable for high number of switching Extremely constant operating times Well known and tested technology for outdoor c.b. => very appreciated in some countries Fast version
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VM1
Lifetime t of aluminium electrolytic capacitors as a function of the ambient temperature t

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VM1
Reduction of the magnetic flux density of Koerdym 280 as a function of the lifetime t at an ambient temperature of 120 C
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VM1
Fast VM1-switch
12 kV, less than 20 ms respectively for closing and opening (including arcing time) Mechanical endurance over 40.000 operations (CO)
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HD4 Series TOPICS
HD4
The first M.V. SF6 series based on proven advantages of SF6 auto-puffer H.V. circuitbreaker well-known, tested and used in the major industrialized countries
HD4
SELF-BLAST + PUFFER = AUTO-PUFFER
HD4 series
THE COMBINATION FOR THE BEST SF6 QUENCHING TECHNIQUE
HD4
SELF- BLAST PROS:

LOW OPERATING ENERGY HIGH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL LIFE HIGH RELIABILITY
PUFFER PROS:

SIMPLE CONSTRUCTION RAPID RESTORATION OF THE DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES DURING AND AFTER QUENCHING FAST DUTY CYCLE UP TO THE RATED BREAKING CAPACITY
HIGH PERFORMANCE AND NO REDUCTION OF WITHSTAND VOLTAGE EVEN WITH SF6 GAS AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
LOW SF6 FILLING PRESSURE RESPECT TO A PURE SELF-BLAST
HD4
FEATURES

state of art SF6breaking technology gas pressure signalling device, on request simple and reliable construction a single operating mechanism for the whole series reduction in number and type of spare parts full range of easy fitting accessories
HD4
Special version HXA
Suitable for high DC component Suitable for generator panel but according to IEC STDs only Up to 50 kA Idc 50% Up to 40 kA Idc 100% Up to 13.8 kV Up to 3150 A (> 3150 A with forced ventilation)
When the DC component is known, the asymmetrical breaking current can be determined by applying the following formula:
______________
Iasym = Isym x 1 + 2 x 2
where
Iasym = asymmetrical breaking current Isym = symmetrical breaking current = percentage value for the DC component) divided by 100
(the percentage value for the DC component is defined as the ratio of IDC to IAC, multiplied by 100)
Comparison between SF6 and vacuum circuit-breaker

European market evolution

45.000 40.000 35.000 30.000 25.000 20.000 15.000 10.000 5.000 0 1997
SF6 vacuum Total
1998
1999
2000
2001
Font: CAPIEL (collaborate: ANIE - BTDA - FME/NEDELSA - GIMELEC - SERCOBE ZVEI)
HD4 - VD4
Comparison between vacuum and SF6 c.b.
Mechanical endurance and electrical life Both the c.b.s are sealed for life pressure system (a volume for which no further gas or vacuum processing is required during its expected operating life) Both the c.b.s are class M2 as refer to the mechanical endurance Both the c.b.s are class E2 as refer to the electrical life Both the c.b.s have fair margins in comparison with mechanical and electrical endurance required by IEC STDs Service interval Both the c.b.s are maintenance free during normal service Inspections are prescribed after 10000 op./10 years or 5000 op./5 years depending on the environmental conditions and the field of application
HD4 - VD4

Suitability for single and multishot autoreclose cycles Both the c.b.s are very well suited Switching of transformers Both the c.b.s are very well suited Overvoltages when switching unloaded transformers generally below 3 p.u. For vacuum c.b., in special cases, surge arresters are recommended (e.g. arc furnace transformers and dry-type transformers for special purposes) Switching of cable feeders Both the c.b.s are very well suited. Both the c.b.s are restrike free
HD4 - VD4
Switching of capacitors Both the c.b.s are very well suited (1) Both the c.b.s are restrike free (1) Switching of capacitors back-to-back (1) Both the c.b.s are very well suited (1) Both the c.b.s are restrike free (1) In special cases, reactors may be necessary to limit inrush current and inrush frequency (not necessary up to 20 kApeak and 4.25 kHz)
(1) Up to 24 kV; SF6 circuit-breaker is more suitable for this application at 36-40.5 kV
HD4 - VD4
Switching of shunt reactors Both the c.b.s are very well suited Under certain circumstances,with both the c.b.s, actions may be necessary to limit overvoltages (e.g. at operating voltages of 25 kV and over) Switching of motors Both the c.b.s are very well suited Overvoltages generally are under 2.5 p.u. For SF6 circuit-breaker normally no actions are necessary to limit overvoltages. For vacuum circuit-breaker, under certain circumstances, actions may be necessary to limit overvoltages, because of the possibility of multiple restrikes (e.g. stalled motors or motors with a starting current below 600 A).
HD4 - VD4
Switching of arc furnaces SF6 circuit-breaker is not suitable for these applications Vacuum circuit-breaker is very well suited; it is suitable also for applications with very high number of operations (over 100 CO per day) Railway applications at 16.67 Hz SF6 circuit-breaker is suitable in principle but it has been never developed for these applications Vacuum circuit-breaker is very well suited
HD4 - VD4
Supervision of circuit breaker condition Supervision of SF6 gas pressure is not necessary (sealed for life) Supervision of vacuum level not necessary (sealed for life) Behaviour in event of malfunctioning Overpressure valves avoid explosion Implosion of interrupter; no explosion
Comparison with the main competitors
Competitor Analysis VD4 VM1 versus competitors
HD4 versus competitors
Vacuum quenching technique
Vacuum quenching
Cathode; 100 A vacuum arc
On separation of the contact, vacuum arc is created by melting or explosive vaporization at the last metallic point of contact.
Initially there is only a single melting point on the negative electrode (cathode spot) then the point splits into a corresponding number of parallel cathode spots.
The cathode spot is a small, limited region of high temperature and high pressure, from which ions, electrons and neutral particles are emitted.
At the spot, there are high current density and surface temperature, close to the boiling point of the contact material.
Peripheral areas of spot is an intensive source of neutral metal vapour, which is ionized in the discharge cone in front of the cathode.
PM magnetic pressure PD vapour pressure of cathode material
Over 90% of the total current is transported by electrons; the positive ions cause a neutralization of the negative space charge brought about by electrons.
Vacuum quenching
The cathodic melting point splits into several parallel cathodic melting spots depending on the contact material and the arc current. The metal vapour arc (vacuum arc) creates the charge carriers required for the current to pass through the vacuum. The metal vapour only remains supported by the external energy until the current is cancelled in the vicinity of natural zero. At that instant, the rapid reduction in the load density carried and the rapid condensation of the metallic vapour, lead to an extremely fast recovery. The vacuum interrupter therefore recovers the insulating capacity and the capacity to withstand the transient return voltage, definitively extinguishing the arc. Since high dielectric strength can be reached in the vacuum, even with minimum distances, interruption of the circuit is also guaranteed when separation of the contacts takes place a few milliseconds before passage of the current through natural zero. The diffuse vacuum arc is characterised by expansion over the contact surface and by an even distribution of thermal stress on the contact surfaces. At the rated current of the vacuum interrupter, the electric arc is always of the diffuse type; contact erosion is negligible and the number of current interruptions very high.
Vacuum quenching
As the interrupted current value increases (above the rated value), the electric arc tends to be transformed from the diffuse into the contracted type, due to the Hall effect. Starting at the anode, the arc contracts and as the current rises further it tends to become sharply defined. Near the area involved there is an increase in temperature with consequent thermal stress on the contact. To prevent overheating and erosion of the contacts, the arc is kept rotating. With arc rotation it becomes similar to a moving conductor which the current passes through. The special geometry of the spiral contacts generates a radial magnetic field in all areas of the arc column, concentrated over the contact circumferences. An electromagnetic force is self-generated and this acts tangentially, causing rapid arc rotation around the contact axis. This means the arc is forced to rotate and to involve a wider surface than that of a fixed contracted arc. Apart from minimising thermal stress on the contacts, all this makes contact erosion negligible and, above all, allows the interruption process even with very high short-circuits. ABB vacuum interrupters are zero-current interrupters and are free of any re-striking. Rapid reduction in the current charge and rapid condensation of the metal vapours simultaneously with the zero current, means maximum dielectric strength can be restored between the interrupter contacts within microseconds.

Vacuum quenching
Diffuse arc.
Contraction over anode.
Contraction over anode and cathode.
Schematic diagram of the transition from a diffuse arc to a contracted arc in a vacuum interrupter.
Radial magnetic field contact arrangement with a rotating vacuum arc.
Vacuum interrupter contacts

Radial magnetic field contacts:
Spiral
Cup
ABB vacuum interrupter
RMF Radial Magnetical Field
AMF Axial Magnetical Field
Bipolar AMF contact
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Quadrupolar AMF contact
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Correlation between contact plate melting and AMF simulation
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Anode Cathode
CCD Sequence of vacuum arc between AMF contacts
t = 0.5 ms Anode Cathode
t = 2.5 ms Anode Cathode
t = 5.5 ms Anode
Cathode
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t = 8.5 ms
I = 31.5 kA Contact diameter: 68.5 mm Contact gap in open position: 10 mm Top: anode, bottom: cathode
Vacuum interrupter
1 2
Principle structure of a vacuum interrupter

1 Stem/fixed terminal 2 Interrupter lid
3 4 5 6
3 Fixed contact 4 Moving contact 5 Shield
7 8 9 10 11
6 Ceramic insulator 7 Shield 8 Interrupter lid 9 Metal bellows 10 Twist protection 11 Stem/moving terminal
Vacuum interrupter Embedded pole

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Upper terminal 2 Vacuum interrupter 3 Epoxy resin housing 4 Steam of moving contact 5 Lower terminal 6 Flexible connection 7 Contact force springs 8 Push-rod 9 Pole fixing 10 Connection to operating mechanism
8
9 10
SF6 quenching technique
Autopuffer quenching technique

Autopuffer quenching technique : interruption process
I I I
Close
Opening of the main contacts
Opening of the arcing contacts
Open

I
The circuit-breaker is closed
Nozzle Main contacts Upper terminal
The current flows from the upper (fixed) terminal to the moving part through the main contacts.
Arcing contacts
Moving part

Opening of the main contacts.
I
The moving part goes down thus separating the main contacts. There is no arc striking as the current keeps flowing from the upper terminal to the moving parts through the arcing contacts. During the downstroke, the moving part exert a pressure on the gas housed in the lower chamber; the pressure increase generated in the lower chamber opens the connection valve of the upper chamber. The compressed gas flows from the lower to the upper chamber thus taking both enclosures at the same pressure level.

Notes: 1) no leakage from the nozzle as it is blocked by the fixed arcing contact 2) no leakage from the cylinder of the moving arcing contact as it is blocked by the fixed arcing contact 3) the upper chamber is connected to the moving mechanism and its volume remains the same during the downstroke (dead volume) 4) the only changing volume is the one of the lower chamber, which decreases during the downstroke of the moving contact 5) this puffer is designed to avoid chopping currents by means of a dead volume higher than the compressed volume. As the gas flows towards the upper chamber, the pressure level is equal to the ratio between the dead volume and the lower chamber volume.

I
Opening of the arcing contacts
The current keeps flowing due to the arc generated between the fixed and moving contacts. The gas cannot leak either from the nozzle as the hole is blocked by the fixed contact or from the inside of the moving contact because of the arc clogging effect.

The breaking chamber undergoes the following process: - At low currents : as the current hits the natural zero and the arc is quenched, the gas flows from the dead volume to the inside of the moving contact. The low pressure guarantees the absence of chopping currents and the small quantity of gas involved is sufficient to restore the dielectric strenght between the two contacts by avoiding, at the same time, the re-strike of the transient recovery voltage.
- At higher short circuit currents : the pressure wave of the arc propagates like a supersonic wave, increasing the gas pressure which closes the valve between the two chambers. From this moment on, the device starts working as a pure self-blast, the gas overheating and the molecular dissociation due to the high temperature increase the pressure in the dead volume. Said pressure is proportional to the arc and the resulting gas flow guarantees the quenching at the first passage through zero natural current.

Circuit-breaker in the open position
The arc is quenched; the lower chamber reaches its minimum volume and its maximum pressure level, kept by the valve locked by the supersonic wave. As the self-generated pressure of the dead volume decreases, due to the outflow of the gas through the moving contact, the valve re-opens. From now on, a new jet of fresh gas flows in and makes the temperature of the contacts sink. At the same time, the gas flows through the nozzle, free from the fixed arcing contact. The cleaning of the arcing chamber by means of fresh gas makes the device suitable for another reclosing and the interruption up to the maximum breaking capacity.
Vacuum contactor VContact
V-Contact
APPLICATION FIELDS
CONTROL OF LOADS, ESPECIALLY IN CASE OF FREQUENT OPENING CYCLES
LOADS RANGE a) MOTORS: b) TRANSFORMERS: c) CAPACITOR BANKS: 3,6 kV - 1500 kW 3,6 kV - 2000 kVA 3,6 kV - 1500 kVAR 7,2 kV - 3000 kW 7,2 kV - 4000 kVA 7,2 kV - 3000 kVAR 12 kV - 5000 kW 12 kV - 5000 kVA 12 kV - 4800 kVAR
V-Contact
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

RATED SERVICE CURRENT: RATED BREAKING CAPACITY:

400 A 6000 A 4000 A 6000 A x 1 s / 2500 A x 30 s V7 (up to 7.2 kV) - V12 (up to 12 kV)
V7 V12
SHORT-TIME WITHSTAND CURRENT: TWO TYPES: THREE VERSIONS: FIXED
WITHDRAWABLE FOR UNIMOTOR ENCLOSURE/SWITCHBOARD WITHDRAWABLE FOR CBE POWERBOX ENCLOSURE /CBF FIXED PART/ UNISAFE / UNIGEAR TYPE ZS1 SWITCHBOARDS
V-Contact
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
BASIC CONSTRUCTION WITH ELECTRICAL LATCHING, OPEN/CLOSED MECHANICAL INDICATION, AUXILIARY CONTACTS (6 NO + 6 NC), MULTI-VOLTAGE SUPPLY UNIT (TYPE 1: 24 60 Vdc, available only for V7; TYPE 2: 100 250 Vac-dc, available both for V7 and V12 )

INTEGRATED FUSEHOLDER FRAME: ON REQUEST FOR FIXED VERSION, STANDARD FOR WITHDRAWABLE VERSION
ON REQUEST , MECHANICAL LATCHING (ALWAYS EQUIPPED WITH OPENING PUSHBUTTON FOR MANUAL AND EMERGENCY TRIP)
V-Contact
Version for UniStarter panel
Front View Right Side View.
Ratings plate Mechanical Position Indicator Operations Counter Door Interlock Truck
Rear View Left Side View
Electronic controller
Upper terminals Lower terminals

Power fuses Control VT fuses Vacuum interrupters Electronic controller Control VT
Moving auxiliary control connection
V-Contact
STATE-OF-THE-ART CONTACTORS USED IN MEDIUM VOLTAGE

a) VACUUM CONTACTORS b) SF6 CONTACTORS
V-Contact
VACUUM CONTACTORS
THE VACUUM INTERRUPTER SIMPLIFIES THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CONTACTOR
THE MINIMUM FORCE REQUIRED FOR THE OPERATION REQUIRES A LIGHTER ENERGY AND SIMPLER OPERATING MECHANISM (SOLENOID) COMPACT SIZE
V-Contact
VACUUM CONTACTORS
THE VACUUM INTERRUPTERS, ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THE MOTOR SWITCHING, GUARANTEE EXTREMELY LOW CHOPPING CURRENT AND SWITCHING OVERVOLTAGES PREVENTION
THE COMPACT SIZE PERMITS AN EASY MODULAR CONSTRUCTION EASY MODULAR (e.g. SLIM CONSTRUCTION FOR UNISTARTER PANEL)
V-Contact
MAIN COMPETITORS
a) VACUUM CONTACTOR 3.3/3.6 kV SIEMENS 3TL8 TOSHIBA CUTLER-HAMMER b) SF6 CONTACTOR 3.3/3.6 kV SCHNEIDER
6.6 kV 3TL8 CV6HA SL
7.2 kV 3TL8 3TL61 SL
12 kV 3TL65
CV-6GA SL
6,6 kV
7.2 kV ROLLARC GFA 7.2
12 kV ROLLARC GFA 12
ROLLARC
ALSTOM
V-Contact
COMMENTS ON THE COMPARISON WITH VACUUM CONTACTORS

V-CONTACT HAS THE LOWEST CHOPPING CURRENT VALUE (O.5 A)
THE MOST RECENT SERIES OF TOSHIBA (CV 6HA SLIM-LINE 7.2kV) AND CUTLER HAMMER (SL SLIM-LINE 7.2kV) ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MULTIVOLTAGE SUPPLY UNIT COVERING ONLY THE 100 250 Vac-dc RANGE MEANWHILE V-CONTACT (AS SIEMENS) COVERS ALSO THE RANGE OF 24-60Vdc
V-Contact
SOME CONSIDERATIONS ON VACUUM CONTACTORS AND SF6 CONTACTORS
THE SF6 CONTACTOR DERIVES FROM A CIRCUIT-BREAKER AND OFFERS INTRINSICALLY HIGHER PERFORMANCES IN TERMS OF BREAKING CAPACITY AND SHORT-TIME WITHSTAND CURRENT
THE VACUUM CONTACTOR HAS LONGER MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL LIFE AND HIGHER NUMBER OF OPERATIONS PER HOUR
V-Contact
SOME CONSIDERATIONS ON VACUUM CONTACTORS AND SF6 CONTACTORS
THEREFORE :

THE MAIN FUNCTION OF THE CIRCUIT-BREAKER IS PROTECTION THE MAIN FUNCTION OF THE CONTACTOR IS SWITCHING
THE VACUUM CONTACTOR IS THE IDEAL SOLUTION FOR APPLICATIONS REQUIRING CONTROL AND A HIGH NUMBER OF OPERATION

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Specification Influence Accreditation Program

ABB Ltd - Page 1

SUMMARY Circuit-breakers for Primary Distribution

Contactors for Primary Distribution

ABB T&D S.p.A. - Page 2

MV apparatus for Primary Distribution

ABB Ltd - Page 3

ABB T&D S.p.A. - Page 4

ABB T&D S.p.A. - Page 5

withdrawable version for Powerbloc & ZS3.2

VD4 - HD4 version for UniGear type ZS1 panel

630 4000 (1) 630 4000 (1) 630 2500 (2)

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High number of operations Limited maintenance

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in reverse order for mounting

Accessories: easy customization

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...4000 ...4000 ...2500 ...3150 ...63 ...40 ...25 ...40

RatedkA short-circuit breaking current

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Rated short circuit duration 1

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Electronic Controller Sensor technology

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Fig.: 12 kV, 1250 A, 25 kA

Magnetic armature motion

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24....48V AC/DC, 60V DC

-GO Auxiliary voltage supply

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100V AC, 110V...240V AC/DC

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Lifetime t of aluminium electrolytic capacitors as a function of the ambient temperature t

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HD4 Series TOPICS

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THE COMBINATION FOR THE BEST SF6 QUENCHING TECHNIQUE

LOW SF6 FILLING PRESSURE RESPECT TO A PURE SELF-BLAST

Comparison between SF6 and vacuum circuit-breaker

European market evolution

SF6 vacuum Total

Font: CAPIEL (collaborate: ANIE - BTDA - FME/NEDELSA - GIMELEC - SERCOBE ZVEI)

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Comparison with the main competitors

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Competitor Analysis VD4 VM1 versus competitors