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The rural power grid transformation plays an important role in reducing rural electricity tariffs and accelerating rural economic development. Recently, the author participated in the design of several small-scale rural power grid transformation projects or conventional substations. In rural power grid substations, conventional 10kV systems mostly adopt 10kV outdoor auto circuit vacuum reclosers.To save investment, we adopted a scheme in the transformation that removes the control unit of the 10

Equipment DescriptionThe ZW7 - 40.5 type outdoor high - voltage vacuum circuit breaker is an outdoor - installed, three - phase, AC 50 Hz high - voltage electrical equipment that uses vacuum as the arc - extinguishing medium. It is mainly used for switching the rated current and fault current in the 40.5 kV high - voltage power transmission and distribution system [1], and is especially suitable for places where frequent operations are required.The overall structure of this product is of the por

Fault DescriptionIn a certain place, the ZWG - 12 type outdoor vacuum circuit breaker is used for the 10kV circuit breaker. On September 29, 2015, when the circuit breaker in the 172 Zhakou Line interval was to be closed remotely, it was found that the remote closing operation failed. When the operating personnel arrived at the site and inspected, they found scattered iron filings on the ground directly beneath the circuit breaker. After manually energizing the circuit breaker, they operated it

The ZW32 - 12 vacuum circuit breaker is widely used in the power distribution network. However, the performance of ZW32 - 12 vacuum circuit breakers produced by different manufacturers varies. Some ZW32 - 12 vacuum circuit breakers have relatively low overall performance, with potential operation failures that may lead to power outages in some areas [1]. The outdoor ZW32 - 12 type vacuum circuit breaker has superior performance, long electrical and mechanical service life, and is miniaturized an

IntroductionThe vacuum interrupter is the most crucial component in a vacuum circuit breaker. It boasts numerous advantages, such as large breaking capacity, frequent operability, excellent arc - extinguishing performance, no pollution, and a compact size. As vacuum circuit breakers are evolving towards higher voltage levels, in - depth research on the internal and external insulation performance of outdoor vacuum interrupters is of greater necessity.The electric field distribution within the in

In recent years, medium-voltage vacuum circuit breakers have witnessed substantial development and achieved remarkable results, especially in the 12 kV voltage class, where vacuum circuit breakers hold an absolute advantage. Currently, the operating mechanisms commonly equipped with 12 kV outdoor vacuum circuit breakers are mostly spring operating mechanisms.At present, outdoor vacuum circuit breaker products often focus on the design and protection of the main circuit of the circuit breaker whi

Installation Requirements All parts and components must pass inspection before installation. Work - position tools and equipment used for installation must be clean and meet assembly requirements. When tightening fasteners, use fixed wrenches, box wrenches, or socket wrenches. Do not use adjustable wrenches when tightening screws near the arc - extinguishing chamber. The installation sequence should comply with the installation process regulations, and the specifications of fasteners for each co

Insulation Characteristics of VacuumVacuum exhibits extremely strong insulation properties. In a vacuum circuit breaker, the gas is extremely rarefied, and gas molecules have relatively long mean free paths, resulting in a very low probability of mutual collisions. Therefore, ionization due to collisions is not the main cause of breakdown in vacuum gaps. Instead, metal particles emitted from the electrodes under the action of a high - intensity electric field are the primary factors leading to i

The power grid is a crucial foundation and safeguard for modern economic development and social progress. The goal of building a strong and intelligent power grid is to construct a modern power grid system that is safe, environmentally - friendly, efficient, and interactive, to achieve the scientific development of the power grid, and to make the power grid a green platform for optimizing the allocation of energy resources, a service platform for meeting diverse user demands, and a fundamental p

OverviewThe 10kV vacuum circuit breaker takes advantage of the property of using vacuum as the insulation and arc - extinguishing medium between contacts, which makes it widely applied in substations and distribution networks. However, the number of faults occurring during its specific application has been on the rise. This article classifies and analyzes the common faults in its operation, discusses different types of fault treatment methods, and presents routine maintenance measures.Fault Phen