Disconnectors Design
Disconnectors Design
Disconnectors Design
The continuously growing demand for electric energy places increasingly stringent requirements on the switchgear installations and their components. In this connection operating reliability as well as maintenancefree and economic operation are the most important points. For many years Asea Brown Boveri disconnectors have satisfied all the requirements, an energy supply unit has to fulfil.0urproducts have proved their quality and reliability often under extreme climatic conditions. The experience gained as a consequence of their world-wide application is reflected in the development of new products and improvements in the existing products.
NO External Springs
Contact fingers without external springs.
For earthing and short-circuiting disconnected plant sections, each disconnector pole can be equipped with one or two earthing switches. They are available for rated voltages from 123 to 300 kV and for rated currents up to 2500 A.
No change of the switching position in case of extreme external influences such as storm, vibration, earthquake.
Little Maintenance
Owing to the selection of the material used and the encapsulation of the pedestals and rotary heads in connection with a permanent lubrication the units are practically maintenance-free.
Regulations
The disconnectors are designed according to the lEC Publication 129/1984 and 694/1980, to DIN/VDE Regulations 0670, Part 2/9.81 and Part 1000/8.84 and most other national regulations. ANSI specifications can be met on request.
Tests
The type tests on the disconnectors were performed successfully in our own and independent test departments in accordance with the latest regulations. During manufacture all components are continuously subjected to quality assurance tests to ensure consistently high product quality. After completion of the disconnector poles, a comprehensive electrical and mechanical routine test is carried out on the poles and appertaining operating mechanisms. Thus perfect functioning is guaranteed.
Front Cover View of a disconnector type SG F 245 n100 + E100 with Earth Switch rated voltage 245 kV, rated normal current1600 A and peak withstand current 100 kA
Design
A sectional-steel base frame is the carrying constructional element of the disconnector. It carries the enclosed rotary pedestals protected against atmospheric influences and running in maintenancefree assembled ball bearings. The support insulators are mounted on the mounting plate or the stud bolts of the rotary pedestal and serve for supporting both current path halves for the contact finger and contact side with the rotary heads and high-tension terminals. With the disconnector in closed position the contact piece is located between the contact fingers. Current transfer in the maintenance-free rotary heads, which are totally enclosed and protected against external influences, takes place via tulip-type contact fingers arranged around two copper bolts. This version allows for freedom in arrangement since the high-tension terminal can be turned though 360 degrees. Thus, the installation of a pipe connection or the straining of a connection cable is possible in any direction. The high-tension connection area of the 1600 A version is provided with 4 bore holes and of the 2500 A version with 8 bore holes for connection to flat terminals according to DIN Standard 46 203 or N EMA or other standards, if required. The current path consists of a welded aluminium structure with a minimum of terminal points and therefore n o appreciable change of the contact resistance over many years occurs. Disconnectors for a rated voltage of 170 kV and above are equipped with an interlocking device, consisting of a catch hook and an interlocking bolt which, in the case of high short-circuit currents, prevents the two halves from separating in longitudinal direction. The deflection of the post insulator due to tensile forces can be easily compensated by readjusting the nuts and the stud bolts. As the disconnectors are designed for high static terminal load s, adjustments are normally not necessary up to170 kV. The optionally available earthing unit consists of a hinged-type earthing switch fixed at the base frame. The tubular contact arm is located, in open position, along the base frame. In closed position, the earthing contact attached to the current path comes to rest between the contact fingers of the earthing switch, which can be mounted either on the contact side or the contact finger side or on both sides of the disconnector. The universal design permits the earthing switch to be attached at site as required to suit the local conditions. It can also be retrofitted without any difficulty.
Fig.3 Current path half contact finger, side, for123 kV and 1600 A(for disconnectors of 245 kV and above with corona protection fitting). For rated current 2500 A six silver -plated contact fingers are installed.
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Fig. 1 Base frame with rotary pedestal (sectional view). The maintenance-free rotary pedestal is equipped with assembled ball bearings and safely protected against atmospheric influences. Stud bolts allow rapid and exact adjustment of the current path
Fig.2 Current path half contact side(123kV version) for 1600A and 2500A with built-on-earthing contact. All contact pieces are silver -plated. (For disconnectors of 245 kV and above with corona protection fitting).
All components are protected against atmospheric influences, the steel parts liable to rusting being hot dip galvanized.
Fig.4 Rotary head with high-tension terminal for 1600 A (components). The interior of the maintenance-free rotary head is safely protected against atmospheric influences. Current transfer takes place via tulip-type contact fingers arranged around two copper bolts. Multipurpose centre connection area for flat-type terminals with 4 bores according to DIN or NEMA or other standards. For rated current 2500 A the centre connection is provided with 8 bore holes, connection area 200x100 mm.
Mode of Operation
Disconnector and earthing switch are operated separately. The design of the operating mechanism of the disconnector and earthing switch is such that a dead centre position is passed through shortly before the end positions are reached. Thus, automatic opening or closing of the units - e.g. due to external influences (short-circuits, storm, earthquake) -is impossible. The energy is transmitted from the operating mechanism of Me disconnector to a rotary pedestal. The diagonal rod connects both rotary pedestals of each pole so that simultaneous operation is ensured. During switch operation both current path halves pass through an angle of rotation of 90 degrees and are located parallelly to each other and at right angles to the base frame with open disconnector. In the case of the earthing switch, the operating energy is transmitted to the earthing switch shaft. The tubular contact arm swings upwards when the unit is closed. In the end position the contact fingers come to rest against Me stop with initial tension.
F Fig. 5 Built-on earthing switch type TEC at a 245 kV disconnector. The universal design permits the earthing switch to be attached at site as required to suit the local conditions. It can also be retrofitted without any difficulty.
Operating Mechanisms
All disconnectors can be supplied with manual operating mechanism or motor-operated mechanism, as requested by the client. Each three-pole disconnector or earthing switch group only requires one operating mechanism. The coupling rods between the individual poles can be continuously adapted. The operating mechanism is fastened laterally at the base frame. With units installed o n a higher plane, mounting of the operating mechanism within reach is possible, if desired, by using an additional pivot bearing and an operating shaft.
Since all mechanical adjustments have already been carried out in the factory, only mounting of the assemblies, installation of the coupling rods between the poles, connection of the high-tension leads as well as the electrical connection leading to the operating mechanisms is required at site. The provision of stud bolts is of essential help since their nuts serve for compensating rapidly and exactly the inaccurate position of the support insulators caused by tensile forces.
Little Maintenance
Owing to the selection of the material used and the encapsulation of the pedestals and rotary heads in connection with a permanent lubrication the units are practically maintenance-free. Inspections are mainly restricted to components exposed to atmospheric influences. Under normal climatic conditions the inspection intervals are 5 years.
Pilot Switches
The pilot switches are attached directly to the operating mechanism concerned. The mechanical control of the pilot switches by means of the operating mechanism is designed in a way that the control signal is given only after the operating mechanism has reached the dead centre position and interlocking of the disconnectoror earthing switch has occurred.
Interlocks
Disconnector and earthing switch can be interlocked with each other at the client's request so that during manual operation it is only possible to operate the earthing switch with the disconnector in the open position and the disconnector with the earthing switch in the open position. For disconnectors with motor-operated mechanism and earthing switches with manual operating mechanism, a mechanical interlock can also be provided for the earthing switch, whereas, the operating mechanism of the disconnector is interlocked electrically. If motor operated mechanisms are used, electrical interlocking of both operating mechanisms can be provided. A blocking magnet can be installed as additional interlocking facility in the case of the manual operating mechanism, which, in disconnected condition, makes an actuation of the operating mechanism impossible. Various types of locks can also be used.
Easy Installation
The disconnectors are delivered in assemblies: lower part with rotary pedestals and diagonal rod, current path halves, support insulators and operating mechanism.
+ E ** + 2E..** 36 1600
+ E ** + 2E** 36 2500
kA (peak)
100
100
kA (rms)
40
40
kV (rms) kV (rms)
70 80
70 80
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 1.2/50 s to earth and between poles across the isolating distance Discharge inception voltage Radio interference voltage at 23 kV
kV (peak) kV (peak) kV V
3-phase breaking capacity inductive, capacitive Insulator design: minimum failing load overall height minimum creepage distance Admissible mechanical terminal load*** static and dynamic static portion
** ***
N mm mm
N N
2500 500
2500 500
The type designation is complemented by the data for the rated peak withstand current. The values of the mechanical terminal loads are depending on the minimum failing load of the built-in-insulator given in the table. Insulator designs with higher strength and extended creepage distance are possible.
kA (peak)
100
100
kA (rms)
40
40
kV (rms) kV (rms)
140 160
140 160
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 1.2/50 s to earth and between poles across the isolating distance Discharge inception voltage Radio interference voltage at 46 kV
kV (peak) kV (peak) kV V
3-phase breaking capacity inductive, capacitive Insulator design: minimum failing load overall height minimum creepage distance Admissible mechanical terminal load*** static and dynamic static portion
** ***
N mm mm
N N
2500 500
2500 500
The type designation is complemented by the data for the rated peak withstand current. The values of the mechanical terminal loads are depending on the minimum failing load of the built-in-insulator given in the table. Insulator designs with higher strength and extended creepage distance are possible.
kA (peak)
100
100
125
kA (rms)
40
40
50
kV (rms) kV (rms)
230 265
230 265
230 265
kV (peak) kV (peak) kV V
3-phase breaking capacity inductive, capacitive Insulator design: minimum failing load overall height minimum creepage distance Admissible mechanical terminal load*** static and dynamic static portion
N mm mm
N N
3000-4500-6000 1200-1500-1500
3000-4500-6000 1200-1500-1500
3000-4500-6000 1200-1500-1500
** ***
The type designation is complemented by the data for the rated peak withstand current. The values of the mechanical terminal loads are depending on the minimum failing load of the built-in-insulator given in the table. Insulator designs with higher strength and extended creepage distance are possible.
Additional designation for design with 1 built-on earthing switch 2 built-on earthing switches
+ E** + 2E...**
+ E** + 2E**
+ E** E**
Rated voltage Rated normal current Rated peak withstand current for isolator and earthing switch Rated short-time current l s for isolator and earthing switch
kV A
145 1600
145 2500
145 2500
kA (peak)
100
100
125
kA (rms)
40
40
50
Rated 1 min power-frequency withstand voltage (50 Hz) to earth and between poles across the isolating distance Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 1.2/50 s to earth and between poles across the isolating distance Discharge inception voltage Radio interference voltage at 92 kV 3-phase breaking capacity inductive, capacitive Insulator design: minimum failing load overall height minimum creepage distance Admissible mechanical terminal load**' static and dynamic static portion
kV (rms) kV (rms)
275 315
275 315
275 315
kV (peak) kV (peak) kV V
N mm mm
N N
3100-4700-6000 1200-1500-1500
3100-4700-6000 1200-1500-1500
3100-4700-6000 1200-1500-1500
** ***
The type designation is complemented by the data for the rated peak withstand current. The values of the mechanical terminal loads are depending on the minimum failing load of the built-in-insulator given in the table. Insulator designs with higher strength and extended creepage distance are possible.
SGF170n**
SGF170p**
SGF170p**
kA (peak)
100
100
125
kA (rms)
40
40
50
kV (rms) kV (rms)
325 375
325 375
325 375
kV (peak) kV (peak) kV V
N mm mm
N N
3200-4800-6000 1300-1500-1500
3200-4800-6000 1300-1500-1500
3200-4800-6000 1300-1500-1500
The type designation is complemented by the data for the rated peak withstand current. The values of the mechanical terminal loads are depending on the minimum failing load of the built-in-insulator given in the table. Insulator designs with higher strength and extended creepage distance are possible.
10
kA (peak)
100
100
125
kA (rms)
40
40
50
kV (rms) kV (rms)
460 530
460 530
460 530
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 1.2/5 0 s to earth and between poles across the isolating distance Discharge inception voltage Radio interference voltage at 156 kV. 3-phase breaking capacity inductive, capacitive Insulator design: minimum failing load overall height minimum creepage distance Admissible mechanical terminal load`"' static and dynamic static portion
kV (peak) kV (peak) kV V
1.5
1.5
1.5
N mm mm
N N
3400-5100-6000 1300-1500-1500
3400-5100-6000 1300-1500-1500
3400-5100-6000 1300-1500-1500
** The type designation is complemented by the data for the rated peak withstand current. *** The values of the mechanical terminal loads are depending on the minimum failing load of the built-in-insulator given in the table. Insulator designs with higher strength and extended creepage distance are possible.
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SGF300 n**
SGF300p**
SGF300p**
kA (peak)
100
100
125
kA (rms)
40
40
50
kV(rms) kV(rms)
380 435
380 435
380 435
kV (peak) kV (peak)
1050 1050(+170)'
1050 1050(+170)'
1050 1050(+170)`
N mm mm
N N
3400-5100-6000 1300-1500-1500
3400-5100-6000 1300-1500-1500
3400-5100-6000 1300-1500-1500
Values in brackets are peak values of the power-frequency voltage applied to the opposite terminal. The type designation is complemented by the data for the rated peak withstand current. The values of the mechanical terminal loads are depending on the minimum failing load of the built-in-insulator given in the table. Insulator designs with higher strength and extended creepage distance are possible.
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Main Dimensions
Dimension
Type SGF36 mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm 1000 1300 1093 1143 508 560 800 450
A B C D E F G
Support insulator distance Base frame length Isolator height SGF...n SGFp Support insulator height Isolator width (open) Isolating distance Length of earthing switch attachment
Mounting Alternatives
Type
Installation (without or with earthing switch) in series Pmin(mm) in parallel Pmin(mm) 1270 1270 1970 2330 2640 3570 4000
1HDB 05001-YN 01/2003
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