• 12kV Fast Current Limiter
12kV Fast Current Limiter
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Model
FCL-12/1250
Basic info
Brand RW Energy
Model NO. 12kV Fast Current Limiter
Rated voltage 12kV
Rated normal current 1250A
Series FCL
Product Detail

Product Introduction

A switching device with extremely fast breaking speed

Reduce the investment in substations

  • Solve the short-circuit current problems encountered during the construction of new substations and the expansion of existing substations.

  • When paralleled with reactors, it is the most economical and effective way to limit short-circuit currents.

  • An ideal method for interconnecting switch cabinets and substations.

  • The only technical solution in most cases.

  • Reliability has been verified in the operation of thousands of engineering projects.

  • Has been put into use worldwide.

  • The short-circuit current will never reach the maximum expected peak value.

  • The short-circuit current is restricted during the initial rising stage.

Functions

With the growth in global energy demand, there is a need for higher-power power supplies,additional transformers and generators, and increased interconnection between independent power grids. This often leads to short-circuit currents exceeding the allowable values of equipment, resulting in dynamic and thermal damage to the equipment.Replacing existing switchgear and cable connections with new equipment that has a higher short-circuit current withstand capacity is usually technically infeasible or uneconomical for users. However, using fast current limiters to reduce short-circuit currents in new or existing systems not only solves the short-circuit capacity problem but also saves investment.Due to their slow operation, circuit breakers cannot provide protection against the excessive peak value of the first half-cycle of short-circuit currents in the system. Only fast current limiters can detect and limit the short-circuit current at the initial stage of its rise (within 1ms), so that the maximum instantaneous value of the actual short-circuit current flowing through is much lower than the expected peak value.Compared with complex conventional solutions, fast current limiters applied in transformer or generator feeder circuits, whether as bus connections or bypass current-limiting reactors,have technical advantages and economic benefits.In power plants, large industrial facilities, and grid substations, fast current limiters are ideal switchgear in all aspects for solving short-circuit current problems.

Main Parameters

Technical Parameters

Unit

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Rated Voltage

V

750

12000

12000

17500

17500

24000

36000/40500

Rated Current

A

1250
2000
3000
4500¹)
5000¹)

1250
2000

2500
3000
4000¹)

1250
2000

2500
3000
4000¹)

1250
1600
2000
3000¹)

1250
2000
2500¹)

Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage

kV

3

28

28

38

38

50

75

Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage

kV

-

75

75

95

95

125

200

Rated Short - Circuit Breaking Current

kA RMS

Up to 140

Up to 210

Up to 210

Up to 210

Up to 210

Up to 140

Up to 140

Conductive Bridge Base

kg

10.5

27.5

65

27.5

65

27/31.5/33

60

Conductive Bridge

kg

17.0

12.5

15.5

14.5

17.5

19/19.5/24

42

Conductive Bridge Base and Conductive Bridge

Width mm

148

180

180

180

180

180

240

Height mm

554

651

951

651

951

740/754/837

1016

Depth mm

384

510

509

510

509

553/560/560

695

Typical Dimensions of Truck-Type Fast Current Limiter Cabinet

RatedVoltage

(kV)

RatedCurrent

(A)

RatedPowerFrequencyWithstandVoltage(kV)

RatedLightningImpulseWithstandVoltage(kV)

Height

(mm)

Width

(mm)

Depth

(mm)

Weight

(IncludingFastCurrentLimiterTruck)(kg)

12

1250

28

75

2200

1000 ²)

1634

1200

2000

2500

3000

4000 ¹)

17.5

1250

38

95

2200

1000 ²)

1634

1200

2000

3000

4000 ¹)

24

1250

50

125

2325

1000

1560

1300

1600

2000

2500 ¹)

Schematic Diagram of the Measurement and Control Device

T1 Current Transformer Matching the Fast Current Limiter

T2 Internal Intermediate Transformer of the Device

T3 Pulse Transformer

L1 Measuring Inductor

R1...R6 Adjustable Resistors

C1 Tripping Trigger Capacitor

Know your supplier
RW Energy
Zhejiang Rockwell Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is an international enterprise specializing in the research, development and manufacturing of recloser controllers, power quality management, power monitoring systems and other high-end power equipment. In today's critical period of global energy transition and power system upgrading, the company has gathered a group of top talents in the fields of power engineering, automation control, software development, etc., who carry the enthusiasm and persistence for the power business, and are committed to overcoming the complex problems in the power system, and promoting the intelligent development of the power industry with innovative technology. Mission: To make global electricity smarter, more reliable and more efficient with innovative technology. Vision: To be the leader in global power intelligence.
Main Categories
High Voltage Electrical Apparatus/New energy/Tester
Business Type
Design/Manufacture/Sales
Highest Annual Export (USD)
$100000000
Professional Experience
12 years
Workplace
30000m²
占位
占位
Documents
Public.
Fast - Acting Current Limiter
White paper English
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