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36kV/38kV Indoor Vacuum Servo Motor Controlled Switching Circuit Breaker

  • 36kV/38kV Indoor Vacuum Servo Motor Controlled Switching Circuit Breaker

Key attributes

Brand ABB
Model NO. 36kV/38kV Indoor Vacuum Servo Motor Controlled Switching Circuit Breaker
Rated voltage 36kV
Rated normal current 1250A
Rated frequency 50/60Hz
Series VD4-CS

Product descriptions from the supplier

Description

Description:

VD4-CS is the unique solution based on new vacuum interrupter technology and an innovative actuation systems up to 38kV, 1250A, 31.5kA and with superior noise-free performances, to support your business needs in reactive power compensation.Noise-free power quality by safe and reliable switching and protection of capacitor banks.

Key benefits:

  • Inrush elimination thanks to high accuracy in controlled switching technology.

  • Up to 5-times higher performance than the market standard with 10,000 maintenance-, inrush- and restrike-free operations.

  • Enables elimination of inrush limiting reactors and resistances, leading to significant cost and space savings.

  • Cost saving by as much as 20%, using same ratings, same interfaces of existing MV substation thanks to optimized footprint equivalent to standard distribution breakers.

  • Reduced total cost of capacitor bank operation due to elimination of downtime for breaker overhaul and a lifespan 5 times the market standard, with predictive health indication.

  • Fast and reliable support thanks to ABB’s global footprint.

  • Assets optimization having both circuit-breaker and capacitive switching devices in one single solution.

  • Enables increased lifespan of capacitors by more than 10% in e.g. 3 years.

Key features:

  • Embedded advanced diagnostics.

  • Up to 38 kV, 1250A, 31.5 kA.

  • 10,000 maintenance-free and noise-free operations.

The CB comprises of:

  • Three poles in epoxy resin containing the vacuum interrupter.

  • Three brushless servomotors, one per phase with double encoder.

  • Three electronic controllers, one per phase, communicating hierarchically with each otherand with the first unit controls the entire system.

  • An electronic supply unit.

  • A capacitor for storing the energy required to operate the CB in the absence of auxiliary supply.

  • Three sensors and three mechanical position indicators.

Technical Characteristics:

Dimension drawing:

FAQ
Q: What inspections should be performed after a short-circuit fault in a vacuum circuit breaker?
A: Check contact erosion: Minor erosion is acceptable (cumulative wear ≤3mm), but replace the vacuum interrupter if damage is severe. Test switching time and synchronization: Ensure values meet specifications to prevent operational issues caused by mechanism changes. Clean arc byproducts: Remove debris from the interrupter surface and inspect insulation components for impact damage or cracks.
Q: What are the differences between indoor vacuum circuit breakers and SF₆ circuit breakers?
A: Arc-quenching medium: Vacuum circuit breakers use vacuum for arc quenching (environmentally friendly, no greenhouse gases), while SF₆ circuit breakers use SF₆ gas (requiring attention to gas leakage and environmental treatment). Volume and maintenance: Vacuum circuit breakers are smaller in size and have a longer maintenance cycle (the maintenance-free cycle can reach 10 years); SF₆ circuit breakers require regular detection of gas pressure.
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Company overview
Workplace: 20000m² Total staff: Highest Annual Export(usD): 580000000
Workplace: 20000m²
Total staff:
Highest Annual Export(usD): 580000000
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Business Type: Sales
Main Categories: High Voltage Electrical Apparatus/Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus
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Whole-life care management services for equipment procurement, use, maintenance, and after-sales, ensuring safe operation of electrical equipment, continuous control, and worry-free electricity consumption.
The equipment supplier has passed platform qualification certification and technical evaluation, ensuring compliance, professionalism, and reliability from the source.

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