TECHNOLOGY TO THE FORE SW ITC H G EAR C O M P L E X SF6-GAS CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR OUT-DOOR USE (72.5 TO 245 kV) TECHNOLOGY TO THE FORE SWITC H G EAR C O M P L E X INTRODUCTION Crompton Greaves Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers of SF 6 Gas Circuit Breakers in the world. We manufacture Gas Circuit Breakers ranging from 6.6kV to 420kV . More than 13,000 Crompton Greaves SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers upto 420kV have been put into service in various environments in many countries since 1983 where they are operating satisfactorily. Our manufacturing and quality systems are ISO 9001 certified. SFM TYPE SF 6 GAS CIRCUIT BREAKER (SPRING-SPRING MECHANISM) Crompton Greaves manufactures SFM type Outdoor SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers (GCBs) ranging from 72.5kV to 245kV. These GCBs are of live tank design, with motor / manual charged spring-opening spring-closing operating mechanism and are capable of interrupting all possible switching duties. The breakers are single break interrupter design and employ dual flow puffer action for current interruption ensuring high operational reliability and safety of power transmission and distribution systems. The GCBs are capable of clearing the severe rate of rise of recovery voltage due to short line faults and high recovery voltage peak due to out of phase switching. Small currents such as capacitor bank switching current, transformer magnetizing current, cable / line charging current, are interrupted smoothly without any re-strikes or re-ignition and the over-voltages observed are minimum. FEATURES • • • • • • • • • • Simple and compact design. Line to ground clearances as per customer specification. Self aligning contacts for easy re-assembly. Single break design. High seismic withstand capability – earthquake safety. Complete range tested at CESI, Italy; KEMA, Netherlands and CPRI, India. Inspection / maintenance of pole unit possible without dismantling the breaker. Easy erection. No site adjustments. Low operating noise levels. CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION Depending upon the application, type SFM GCBs are divided into two types as follows; Three phase auto re-closing circuit breaker with one common mechanism for Transformer applications. Single / Three phase auto re-closing circuit breaker with three separate spring mechanisms (for each phase) for Line applications. The breaker consists of three main parts : 1. Vertical porcelain units containing puffer type interrupter 2. Spring-spring operating mechanism and control equipment in a single housing 3. Base Frame and support columns INTERRUPTING UNIT The interrupting unit filled with pressurized SF6 gas is placed at the top of the pole and contains Stationary Contact, Nozzle, Moving Contact, Puffer Cylinder and Fixed Piston (Fig.1). During opening operation (Fig.2), the Moving Contact along with the Puffer Cylinder is pulled down. The Fixed and Moving contacts get separated and arc is formed between fixed arcing contact and moving arcing contact. Motion of the Puffer Cylinder compresses SF6 gas against the Fixed Piston thus generating a powerful SF6 gas blast through the Nozzle over the arc. After travelling through some distance, the dielectric strength of the gap is raised sufficiently to extinguish the arc. The reliability of the system is further enhanced by the single pressure dual flow puffer interrupter, which reduces the number of moving parts and auxilliary systems in the circuit breaker. This principle is shown in Fig. 3. Absorbent Upper terminal Contact support SF6 gas Fixed arcing contact Fixed main contact Interrupter porcelain Nozzle Moving main contact Moving arcing contact Piston Puffer cylinder Drive tube Lower terminal Contact FIG. 1 : Closed position FIG. 2 : Open position Key Fixed main contact Live parts (moving parts) Live parts (fixed parts) Fixed arcing contact Arc Insulators Nozzle SF6 gas Moving arcing contact Moving main contact Puffer cylinder Contact Piston FIG. 3 : Interrupting principle INTERRUPTER SPRING - SPRING OPERATING MECHANISM The spring-spring mechanism consists of two springs – Closing spring and Tripping spring. Closing spring is charged through a motor driven cam, pawl and ratchet mechanism. Fig.4 shows the Breaker in Closed position ( Closing spring charged ) Both closing spring and tripping spring are in charged position. The Tripping spring exerts counter clockwise torque on the lever. At this stage a locking device called ‘Trip Holding Latch’ avoids lever movement. When the trip coil is energized, the lever is released from locking device and rotates to attain the ‘Open’ position. Fig.5 shows the Breaker in Open position Tripping spring is in the relaxed condition. Closing spring exerts counter clockwise torque on the Cam and Ratchet wheel. When the Closing coil is energized, the Cam rotates in counter clockwise direction and in turn, the Lever is rotated clockwise. This lever motion closes the breaker and charges the Tripping spring at the same time. Fig.6 shows Closed position ( Closing spring discharged ) Immediately after the breaker is closed, the spring charging motor gets activated. The closing spring is charged by the ratchet, linked to the motor. When the closing spring is fully charged the Limit Switch disconnects the supply to the motor and the closing -holding latch holds the compressed spring energy till next discharge. Cam Trip spring Ratchet Closing spring Lever Ratchet wheel Closing-holding latch Closing trigger Trip-holding latch Closing coil Interrupter Trip coil Trip trigger FIG. 4 : Closed position (closing spring charged) FIG. 5 : Open position (closing spring charged) FIG. 6 : Closed position (closing spring discharged) SPRING OPERATING MECHANISM PHASE A VALVE E [406] PHASE B PHASE C VALVE E [406] VALVE E [406] VALVE D [405] O RING P18 [408] TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED GAS PRESSURE GAUGE [402] GAS PRESSURE SWITCH [401] GAS FEED PORT [403] COVER [404] ADAPTER V [713] Spring Mechanism 72/145kV - Closing Spring LARGE DIA HOSE [714] VACUUM PUMP [712] GAS PIPE DIAGRAM Spring Mechanism 72/145kV - Opening Spring (Rear View) ROUTINE TESTING All routine tests as specified in IEC 56 are conducted on the fully assembled GCBs at our factory. In addition to the specified tests as per IEC, following tests are also carried out on each breaker. 1) Gas leakage test. 2) Speed and timing test. 3) Gas pressure switch test. CG testing laboratory is fully equipped with the latest testing equipment viz. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Full 600kV test transformer – Programmable logic control MUR 24A. High precision mass spectometer type gas leak detector (with capability to detect leaks as low as 1 ppm). Multi-channel breaker Speed / Time analyser. Milli-Volt drop test set. Primary injection test set. testing before despatch of breaker ensures trouble free operation at site and complete customer satisfaction. QUALITY AND SURFACE TREATMENT All critical components and sheet metal stampings are manufactured on CNC machines ensuring high dimensional consistency. All parts coming in contact with moisture are zinc/cobalt black passivated. All exposed ferrous parts are treated to give high corrosion resistance. They are shot blasted, spray galvanised, primer coated and finally painted with polyurethane based paint or epoxy paint ensuring excellent finish and protection. All joints are secured against loosening by using torque wrenches and other suitable means. All hardwares are of Stainless steel or Hot Dip Galvanised. TRANSPORT AND SITE INSTALLATION All the circuit breakers are factory tested and then depending upon the type involved are partly dismantled into packing units and despatched. All the subassemblies are individually wrapped to reduce the harmful effects of atmospheric air. For exports, the breakers are despatched with seaworthy packing. The circuit breaker poles are filled with a small quantity of 2 SF 6 gas for transportation (at a gauge pressure of 0.5 kg/cm ) to avoid moisture ingress and site evacuation. Site installation is simple and no site adjustments are required during erection and commissioning, all main adjustments / settings are done in the factory prior to delivery. CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND AFTER SALES SERVICE We provide solutions to all possible technical requirements of customer through our highly qualified engineers having rich experience in the field. Our service engineers, technicians and authorized representatives can provide supervision of erection and commissioning and after sales service at site. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS 72.5 - 245kV SF6 GAS CIRCUIT BREAKER ( SPRING - SPRING MECHANISM ) SN DESCRIPTION 1. TYPE REFERENCE 2. RATED VOLTAGE 3. RATED LIGHTNING IMPULSE WITHSTAND 4. RATED POWER FREQUENCY WITHSTAND 5. CREEPAGE DISTANCE (TOTAL) 6. APPLICABLE STANDARDS 7. TYPE OF MECHANISM 8. RATED NORMAL CURRENT 9. RATED OPERATING SEQUENCE 10.RATED FREQUENCY 11.RATED DURATION OF SHORT CIRCUIT 12.RATED CLOSING / TRIPPING VOLTAGE 13.CURRENT OF CLOSING / TRIPPING COIL 14.RATED BREAK TIME 15.RATED CLOSING TIME 16.RATED SHORT CIRCUIT BREAKING CURRENT 17.RATED SHORT CIRCUIT MAKING CURRENT 18.RATED LINE CHARGING BREAKING CURRENT AND OVER VOLTAGE 19.RATED CABLE CHARGING BREAKING CURRENT AND OVER VOLTAGE 20.RATED SINGLE CAPACITOR BANK BREAKING CURRENT AND OVER VOLTAGE. 21.RATED OUT OF PHASE BREAKING CURRENT 22.FIRST POLE TO CLEAR FACTOR 23.AUXILLIARY CONTACTS 24.SF6 GAS PRESSURE (AT 20°C) - NORMAL - GAS FEED ALARM - LOCKOUT 25.DIMENSIONS A B D H 26.WEIGHT (Approx.) UNITS : : : kV 3 PHASE AUTO RE-CLOSING 1 PHASE AUTO RE-CLOSING 70-SFM-32B 120-SFM-32B 120-SFM-32B 120-SFM-40B 70-SFM-32B 120-SFM-32B 120-SFM-32B 200-SFM-40S 72.5 123 145 145 72.5 123 145 245 kVp 350 550 650 650 350 550 650 1050 : kV 160 230 275 275 160 230 275 460 : : : : : : mm A Hz 1815 3075 3625 3625/4595 1815 3075 IEC : 60056, BSS : 5311, JEC : 181 SPRING-SPRING 3150 0-0.3 sec-CO-3 min-CO / CO-15 sec-CO 50 50/60 3625 6125 : sec. 3 : V 110/125/220 V DC : A 7 A max. at 110 V DC : : mS mS : kA 31.5 40 31.5 40 : kAp 80 100 80 100 : A / pu 10/<2.5 : A / pu 250/<2.5 160/400/<2.5 160/400/<2.5 160/400/<2.5 250/<2.5 160/400/<2.5 160/400/<2.5 250 / <2.5 : A / pu 250/<2.5 : kA : : - : Kg/cm2 : Kg/cm2 : Kg/cm2 : : : : : mm mm mm mm Kg 50/60 50 60 130 50/<2.5 400/<2.5 50/<2.5 400/<2.5 7.9 50/<2.5 400/<2.5 60 150 10/<2.5 50/<2.5 250/<2.5 50/<2.5 400/<2.5 10 400/<2.5 125/<2.5 400/<2.5 7.9 10 1.5 1.3 8 NO + 8 NC 5 4.5 4 8 NO + 8 NC / POLE 6 5.5 5 1100 /1700 3070 1600 4038 1100 1700 3490 2000 4908 1400 1700 4010 2000 5612 1450 7 6.5 6 5 4.5 4 1700 4010 2000 5502 1450 3470 3070 — 4038 2100 6 5.5 5 3470 3490 — 4908 2360 7 6.5 6 3470 4010 — 5428 2460 4600 4602 — 7146 3000 OPTIONALS SN DESCRIPTION 1. CREEPAGE DISTANCE 2. CLOSING / TRIPPING COIL VOLTAGE 3. CLEARANCE OF LIVE PARTS TO GROUND 4. MAX. ALTITUDE ABOVE SEA LEVEL 5. AUXILLIARY CONTACTS 6. SEISMIC ACCELERATION UNITS 3 PHASE AUTO RE-CLOSING mm / kV 31,35,40 31,35,40,45 31,35,40 V DC 48 / 60 / 125 m g 1 PHASE AUTO RE-CLOSING 25,31 31,35,40 31,35,40,45 31,35,40 48 /50 / 125 31 125 / 250 AS PER CUSTOMER SPECIFICATIONS 1700 1000 1000 10 NO + 10 NC 0.3 / 0.4 1000 0.3 1700 1000 1000 10 NO + 10 NC / POLE 0.3 / 0.4 1000 Dimensional Details Foundation Plan Details THREE PHASE AUTO RECLOSING TYPE GCB 72.5 - 145 kV breaker (1 - break) A A INTERRUPTER PORCELAIN 700 280 280 525 700 SUGGESTED TRENCH FOR CABLE ENTRY SUPPORT COLUMN CEMENT 80 300 2220 B MECHANISM HOUSING 240 H BASE FRAME FLANGE (340x300) 376 SUPPORT PORCELAIN 250 795 D CONCRETE LEVEL GROUND LEVEL D SINGLE PHASE AUTO RECLOSING TYPE GCB a) 72.5 - 145 kV breaker (1 - break) A INTERRUPTER PORCELAIN SUPPORT PORCELAIN A A FLANGE CEMENT (340x300) 700 280 A 240 H 300 BASE FRAME MECHANISM HOUSING B 250 80 1085 2220 700 SUPPORT COLUMN FOUNDATION DESIGN DETAILS FOR VIEW "A","B" AND "C" CONCRETE LEVEL GROUND LEVEL 1085 PH.A 1085 PH.B CABLE TRENCH 1085 PH.C b) 245 kV breaker (1 - break) A PHASE ‘R’ INTERRUPTING PORCELAIN A ‘A’ PHASE ‘B’ PHASE ‘Y’ ‘B’ 150 490 1000 180 80 2128 540 = = B 250 50 150 250 ‘E’ 800 CONCRETE LEVEL 520 520 520 100 LEVEL OF UNDRILLED GLAND PLATE 540 813 ‘x’ A CONTROL CABLE 1200 150 520 == H SUPPORTING PORCELAINS A SECTION ‘E’-‘E’ ‘E’ 10470 GROUND LEVEL Ø30 CL 100 DETAILS OF ‘X’ Foundation Bolt Details Terminal Pad Details ø14,7 HOLES Ø18 DRILL 4 HOLES 100 -8-M24 FOUNDATION BOLTS 250 M24 FOUNDATION BOLTS 16.0 64 44.5 140 40 40 40 140 44.5 Ø14 DRILL 4 HOLES 15.5 44.5 64 140 Ø18 DRILL 4 HOLES 197.0 DETAILS OF UPPER & LOWER TERMINAL PADS 245 kV (1Ø) 44.5 140 35 40 35 44.5 44.5 19.5 Ø14 DRILL 4 HOLES 12 R180 15.5 100 FOUNDATION BOLTS 72.5 to 145 kV (1Ø / 3Ø) 225.0 44.5 44.5 400 400 400 400 50 SUPPORT STRUCTURE 72.5 to 145 kV (1Ø / 3Ø) DETAILS ‘B’ LOWER TERMINAL PADS DETAILS ‘A’ UPPER TERMINAL PADS 245 kV (1Ø) Power Systems A Business Unit of Crompton Greaves Ltd. SF6 Switc hg ear Divn. Switchg hgear hg ear Comple x Switchg hgear Complex Switc A-3, MIDC, Ambad, Nashik - 422 010, India Tel: (+91) 253 382271 Fax: (+91) 253 382219/381247 E-mail: exports@cglmail.com (Exports) mktg@cglmail.com (General) URL: www.cgswgear.com Regd. Office: 6th Floor, CG House, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Prabhadevi, Mumbai - 400 025, India. Quality through care. Care through quality. The Thapar Group CG-S&C/EXP/Cat.No.SF6-105/9/01/5000 Data subject to change