AZZ I Central Electric

7900 U.S. Highway 54

Fulton, Missouri 65251
Phone: (573)642-6811
www.azz.com
CEM-104-0113
UTILITY GRADE
ARC-RESISTANT SWITCHGEAR
CENTRAL ELECTRIC
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ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS GROUP
ATKINSON BLENKHORN & SAWLE CALVERT CENTRAL ELECTRIC CGIT SYSTEMS N L I R - A - L

AZZ | Central Electric is recognized by utilities
for its customer focused and solutions oriented
approach to designing and building metal-clad
switchgear. Central Electrics progressive and
proactive approach delivers unmatched value
to customers through customized designs and
Total Quality procedures.
This experience and success serving utility needs
has enabled Central Electric to successfully
support industrial and commercial applications
as well. Our customers include:
Investor Owned and Public Utilities
Continuous Process / Heavy Industries
Wastewater Treatment Plants
Medical and Educational Institutions
Public Complexes / Large Offce Buildings
Data Centers
Surface Mining Operations
Central Electrics highly experienced can-do team has been designing and build-
ing value driven switchgear for over 50 years, supporting virtually any level of technology
required. Equipment is designed and tested to meet or exceed all applicable ANSI, IEEE,
NEC, NEMA and NFPA Standards, and is manufactured in Central Electrics ISO 9001 certi-
fied facility. To insure the highest degree of continued reliability, a variety of ongoing mechani-
cal and electrical tests are periodically performed. Total Quality is the focal point of all activities.
Recognizing the ongoing need to provide for a safer environment for workers and decrease
unexpected equipment costs, the power of Central Electrics can-do team was brought to
bear on the challenge of an arcing fault inside metal-clad switchgear. The result was an arc
resistant metal-clad switchgear design unsurpassed in the industry. Although the probabil-
ity of such an arcing fault occurring is low, the cost in terms of safety and damage is rather high
when an arcing fault does occur. With their continued commitment to safety and excellence,
Central Electric is pleased to introduce our new line of arc-resistant metal-clad switchgear.
EXPERIENCE IN ENGINEERING

CHALLENGE
Traditional metal-clad switchgear has and continues
to provide safe and reliable service. In fact, recent
advances in metal-clad switchgear technology have
greatly improved the reliability of distribution systems.

The occurrence of an arcing fault is the exception
not the rule. It can, however, present signifcant
personnel safety and equipment damage challenges
when one does occur due to a malfunction or
human error. In addition, an increased emphasis on
workplace safety today has driven the need for safer
system planning, training, procedures and products.
Typically an arcing fault can be characterized as a four-stage process:
Compression Stage This stage begins at arc inception and continues until a maximum
internal pressure is reached within the equipment, typically in terms of milliseconds.
Expansion Stage This stage begins when pressure can no longer be
contained and venting to the outside starts, once again in terms of milliseconds.
Emission Stage During this stage, the arc is in direct contact with outside air as inside air
is exhausted through any available relief point. The air volume inside is now being heated
to the same temperature as the arc itself. It is at this point when personnel can be directly
endangered by whatever is being expelled. This stage typically lasts longer than the frst two,
but still in terms of milliseconds.
Thermal Stage This stage can be the most damaging and lasts until the arc is extinguished.
Thermal energy emitted heats, melts and vaporizes structure parts and any components
within the structure. The greatest degree of damage typically occurs during this stage.
The challenge is to evaluate the potential risk for a
specifc application and/or location to determine what
is needed to insure maximum safety and minimize
equipment damage. Risk of injury and/or damage to
metal-clad switchgear is usually due to one of the
following causes.
Human error
Mechanical failures
Intrusion by outside infuences such as mice
and snakes
Environmental issues such as dust and
moisture
Insulation failure
Inadequate preventive maintenance
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CONSIDERATIONS
It is always prudent to take a proactive approach and
address potential problem areas in the initial design stages.
Preventive measures increase personnel safety as well as
minimize potential equipment damage and costly repairs.
Reduce the risk through system design
Training personnel with adherence to safety practices
Devising strict routines for maintenance procedures
Establishing a fash boundary
Utilizing very visible warning labels
Investing in arc-resistant mitigation switchgear
Implementing other mitigation techniques
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ARC-RESISTANT METAL-CLAD
SWITCHGEAR
Arc-resistant metal-clad switchgear is designed and tested to
mitigate the effects and conditions of arcing due to an internal
arcing fault. The degree to which this is accomplished
depends on what particular accessibility rating the equipment
was designed and successfully tested to meet. To make an
informed decision, it is imperative:
1. To understand the testing requirements for the degree
of protection
2. To be confdent that the manufacturers designs
adequately address different customer preferences and
application needs
IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) frst
addressed the issue followed by EEMAC (Electrical and
Electronic Manufacturers Association of Canada). These
pioneering efforts were followed by ANSI/IEEE guidelines.
All of these efforts were driven primarily by personnel and
equipment safety. All three governing bodies have a slightly
different way of defning the specifc degrees of protection.
For the purpose of simplifcation, ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7
descriptions are offered in ascending order of degree of
protection provided, with Type 2C (Type 2BC) offering the
highest degree of protection.
Type 1: switchgear with arc-resistant construction at front
only
Type 2: switchgear with arc-resistant construction at front,
back and sides survival of maintenance personnel
Type 2B: Type 2 with LV instrument compartment door
Type 2C (or Type 2BC): Type 2B with arc-resistant barriers
between adjacent internal compartments intended to
reduce collateral damage to adjacent compartments and
equipment, as well as insuring the safety of maintenance
personnel working nearby
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OTHER MITIGATION TECHNIQUES
Consider other safety and operational techniques
that can further protect personnel and help to
detect or extinguish an arc fash.
Reduce the clearing time of circuit breakers
Arc fash mitigation relays
Optical and current sensors
Remote racking devices
Remote operation of devices
Equipment viewing windows
System grounding methods
Current limiting fuses
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ROBUST, RELIABLE, PROVEN
Central Electrics robust utility grade metal-clad
switchgear has been the standard of excellence
in the industry for decades. Their arc-resistant
(AR) design is no exception. The engineering
team was challenged to provide an arc-resistant
design that would offer a safer environment for
workers, and minimize damage from the unlikely
event of an arcing fault. The result, a proven Type
2C compliant arc-resistant metal-clad switchgear
design that refects the same design synergy
and engineering excellence that shaped Central
Electrics reliable product offerings through the years.

In concert with Type 2C AR metal-clad switchgear,
Central Electric offers a total arc mitigation solu-
tion to provide superior protection and minimize risk
of errors and injuries for your specifc application.
Central Electrics AR switchgear is available in a
wide range of ANSI ratings.
Voltages: 5kV and 15kV
Continuous Currents: 1200A, 2000A, 3000A
Interrupting Rating: 25kA, 31.5kA, 40kA
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TESTED AND COMPLIANT
The product offering was fully tested and
proven at a world class testing facility. It meets
or exceeds all appropriate IEEE, ANSI and
NEMA requirements. All outdoor switchgear
enclosures are designed for structural and seismic
requirements based on the installation site zip code.
To insure the highest degree of continued
reliability, a variety of mechanical and electrical
tests are periodically performed at our in-
house test lab. Stringent production verifcation
testing, inspection procedures and quality
assurance programs further guarantee integrity.
Following lower PT test (bottom right
panel of Figure A) - notice unharmed test
panels in adjacent (Figure A) and main
bus compartments (Figure B), resulting
in superior personnel and equipment
protection.
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
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UTILITY GRADE CONSTRUCTION
11 gauge minimum seam-welded switchgear
structures
Double-walled switchgear line-up construction
Switchgear modules bolted into outdoor
enclosure
One-piece enclosure shipment eliminates
feld receiving and assembly issues
Outdoor enclosure with continuously welded
weatherproof seam
Continuously welded wall and roof panels
eliminates possible leaks
Removable roof sections - allows for emergency
switchgear module replacement
Nine point visible front door latching mechanism
Rear mounted breaker bypass switch/
paralleling switch design available
Hinged rear doors
All base surfaces under coated
Wide variety of additional standard and optional
structural features
350 MCM cable used in PT compartment to
protect faults from propagating into the rear
cable section
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TYPE 2C DESIGN
Central Electrics arc-resistant metal-clad switchgear design underwent thorough testing to demonstrate
successful compliance with the ANSI accredited IEEE C37.20.7 for Type 2C arc-resistant switchgear.
Type 2C testing specifes that arcing does not cause holes in the freely accessible front, sides, and
rear of the enclosure or in the walls separating the compartment in which the arc is initiated from all
adjacent compartments. The design was created to support both United States and Canadian customer
requirements.
Maximum personnel protection inside and outside not just outside
Switchgear survival with minimum damage inside and outside - not just inside
Assembly protection saving breaker in front with arc incident in rear
Equipment survival in adjacent structures
Single damaged structure removal not the entire lineup
Less equipment downtime after an arc incident
Breaker and PT position viewing windows
Large 47 inch instrument compartment above breaker
Upper auxiliary compartment with full Type 2C isolation
Following Main Breaker test, notice unharmed LV control section and adjacent breaker sections.
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Front View - Outdoor Arc Resistant Switchgear
LOW PROFILE DESIGN
Space effcient
Low profle plenum fts in standard outdoor enclosure (10 foot ceiling height)
No complicated assembly of plenum on site
No additional shipping concerns most designs fall within normal outdoor
switchgear shipping limits no need for extra permitting, fagging, special
routing or escorts
For indoor designs, arc-resistant switchgear fts into a standard height electrical
room no excessive height requirements, the result of a plenum design less
than 20 inches high
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PATENT PENDING FEATURES
Front door latch allows visible confrmation of
proper latching eliminates safety concerns
Dynamic door vent latching provides for proper
air fow during normal operating conditions while
isolating compartments during arcing events
Plenum fap mechanism - provides equipment
ventilation while maintaining Type 2C integrity
Upper auxiliary compartment with full Type 2C
isolation
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OVERALL ARC MITIGATION SOLUTION
Central Electric offers a comprehensive arc mitigation solution to address the needs
of a customers specifc application. An arc fash study can be performed with
recommendations made relative to actions that can be taken to meet a particular
facilitys unique requirements. In addition to the utilization of arc-resistant metal-clad
switchgear that provides maximum personnel protection with a minimum of damage
as a result of an arcing fault, other proactive actions should be considered, such as:
Perform hazard/risk evaluation procedure
Establish fash protection boundaries
Label Warnings and Cautions for equipment
Light and current sensing relay devices
Fast clearing 3-cycle breakers
Closed door racking of breakers/PTs/CPT fuse drawers
Remote close/trip breakers
Reduce available fault current
Viewing windows
Remote relay panels
Door/frewall between switchgear room and relay panel area
Interlocked rear switchgear doors based on breaker position
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WHY TYPE 2C FROM CENTRAL ELECTRIC
Once the decision has been made that something beyond standard metal-clad switchgear is necessary
for your specifc facility, consider the long-term benefts derived from selecting Central Electric for your
indoor or outdoor application. All solutions build upon years of extensive engineering knowledge and
applications in the utility market segment, and feature Central Electrics utility grade Type 2C arc-resistant
metal-clad switchgear, supplemented with the use of other uniquely chosen arc mitigation techniques.
Central Electrics rigidly constructed Type 2C (2BC) arc-resistant switchgear is precision crafted to
provide for:
Stringent utility grade applications
The greatest degree of personnel safety for the operator
A minimum of immediate and peripheral equipment damage
Limited downtime after an arcing event
Reduced liability concerns
Compact space design
Easy cost effective transportation
No special or labor intensive site installation requirements
Industry compliance based on rigorous testing
Extended Durability
Leading-edge features
Top View - Outdoor Arc Resistant Switchgear
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Following a Main Bus test, notice unharmed cable compartment and main breaker sections.
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Control Compartment over Breaker PT Compartment over Breaker
PT Compartment over PT Compartment PT Compartment over Fuse Compartment
AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS
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Tie Breaker / Bus Confguration Tie Breaker/ Transition Bus Confguration
PT Compartment over Tie Breaker
Rear Mounted Switch - Breaker Bypass Switch
w/ Transfer Bus
(2B in rear section)
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