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VBF OUTDOOR VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER 36kV
PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Salient Features
Designed and type tested as per IEC-60056/ IS:13118
Vacuum Interruption Porcelain clad live tank construction Suitable for outdoor substations &
safety from fire hazards High mechanical endurance due to
robust mechanism High electrical endurance due to
short arcing time and rapid di-electric recovery
Front view
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Salient Features
Easy to install. Structure mounted. Option to extend structure for
instrument transformers Complete breaker shipped as one
single unit. Can be shipped in knocked down kits also.
Front view with front door open
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Salient Features
Pole chamber filled with SF6 or Nitrogen gas to prevent condensation
Suitable for autoreclosure duty cycle of O-0.3sec-CO-3min-CO and CO-15s-CO
For greater safety and reliability Option of 200kVp basic insulation
level Option of two trip coils
Cross-section of pole part
Top terminal
Arc chamberinsulatorVacuum Interrupter
Bottom terminal
Insulating rod
Support insulator
Bottom crank housing
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Construction
Negligible maintenance Vacuum interruptors inside hermetically sealed porcelain insulators 3 poles mounted on common duct, common drive for 3 poles Operating mechanism and electrical accessories in weather proof steel cabinet Cabinet mounted on steel structure
Rear view with back cover open
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Operating Mechanism
High operational reliability Simple and robust design O-C-O operation without recharging Closing spring charged by motor in less than 15 secs Mechanical / Electrical antipumpingSuitable for high speed auto reclosing
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Operating Mechanism
Manual tripping and closing arrangementProvision for manual charging Mechanical ON-OFF and SPRING CHARGED indication Closing / tripping coil and spring charging motor voltage range: 24 to 250V DC, 110 to 230V AC
Optional items available 12 NO + 12 NC auxiliary switch (Standard version: 6 NO + 6 NC) Additional tripping solenoid
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
Description Unit Rating
Voltage kV 36
Current A 1600
Breaking capacity kA 26.3
Short time withstand current (3 secs) kA 26.3
Peak withstand current kAp 66
Insulation level kVrms/kVp 70/ 170*
Operating sequence - O-3min-CO-3min-CO/ O-0.3secs-CO-3min-CO
Weight (approx.) kg 800
* 200kVp available on request
TECHNICAL DETAILS
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General Arrangement Drawing VBF
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Industrial IT
Industrial IT - Information architecture for seamlessly linking multiple applications and systems in real time
Efficient integration in a system Plug and produce mode Integral tools for efficient installation, operation and
maintenance throughout product life cycle
The VBF circuit breaker complies with the ABB Industrial IT architecture - level 0
All product information can be provided in an interactive electronic format, compatible with ABB Aspect Object Technology
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Applications
Switching and protection Distribution networks Capacitor switching Switching unloaded transformers
and reactors
Suitable for Frequent switching duties Rapid auto-reclosing Arc furnace duty
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