High Voltage Circuit Breakers 3AP Type 72.5 KV To 800 KV: Answers For Energy
High Voltage Circuit Breakers 3AP Type 72.5 KV To 800 KV: Answers For Energy
High Voltage Circuit Breakers 3AP Type 72.5 KV To 800 KV: Answers For Energy
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3AP2 FI 420 kV
Live tank circuit breaker in operation at a major
power transmission and distribution company
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3AP4 FI 800 kV Live tank circuit breaker
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The Modular Design
The self compression arc-quenching principle is applied The stored-energy spring mechanism: The compact
in our 3AP circuit breakers. design of this operating mechanism allows placing the
The arc-assisted interrupter unit of the 3AP circuit breaker stored-energy spring mechanism within the control cubicle.
utilizes the energy of the arc during opening for an optimal The main components such as the interrupter unit and
arc quenching, allowing reducing the operating energy to a the operating mechanism of our 3AP high voltage circuit
minimum. Our circuit breakers for the voltage range 72.5 kV breakers are identical to the ones in our 3AP dead tank
up to 245 kV have one interrupter unit per pole and up to circuit breaker family. By applying this proven modular
245 kV the circuit breakers are available with a common or design we can fulfill the highest expectation with regard to
a single pole operating mechanism. 3AP high voltage circuit availability, reliability, as well as economical performance.
breakers rated for 420 kV and 550 kV are equipped with This results in continuously high customer satisfaction.
two interrupter units per pole. At 800 kV voltage level, the
breakers are available with four interrupter units.
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The Stored-Energy Spring Mechanism
There are a number of advantages to
The advantages of the stored-
our stored-energy spring mechanism
energy spring mechanism:
Compact housing can be utilized by
applying the most modern production
Same principle for rated voltages
techniques. Since the closing and opening
from 72.5 up to 800 kV
springs are housed in the operating
mechanism, a compact and sturdy High reliability thanks to low
structure is achieved. This design results in operating energy requirement
a small number of moving parts. The use
Simple principle of operation –
of roller bearings and the maintenance-
minimum number of components
free spring mechanism are a prerequisite
for decades of reliable operation. Proven Robust, durable & virtually
design principles such as vibration-isolated maintenance free – Reduces life
latches and load-free isolation of the cycle cost
charging mechanism are retained.
Lesser demand of auxiliary power
Low environmental impact
The Control
The control system includes all the Special features
secondary components required for Above and beyond these two standard
operating the circuit breaker, most of variants, a great number of further
them are located in the control cabinet. components and options are at our
The control, tripping, motor and heating customers’ disposal. Every control
power supplies are, to a great extend, configuration of a circuit breaker can
selectable. Depending on customer therefore be designed individually. All
requirements, two standard control control components have been type-
variants are available. tested for use on our circuit breakers and
are all located in a weatherproof cubicle
Basic variant
(IP 55 degree of protection). They are
The basic variant includes all control and
resistant to switching vibrations, and meet
monitoring elements that are needed for
the requirements for electromagnetic
operation of the circuit breaker. In addition
compatibility (EMC).
to the elementary actuation functions, it
includes: The circuit breaker documentation
includes the wiring diagram of the control Control cabinet with the stored-
Total 20 NO + 19 NC Auxiliary switch energy spring mechanism
configuration. This diagram comprises the
contacts
following documents:
4 wiper contact
Switching operation counter General Arrangement diagram
Local actuator Circuit diagram
Technical data equipment part list
Compact variant
Connection diagram
In addition to the basic variant, this variant
includes:- The circuit diagram documentation is in
English.
Spring monitoring by motor run time
monitoring Heating monitoring
Light and socket with a common circuit
breaker
MCB for AC/DC protection, Motor
protection
MCB for heater protection
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Controlled Switching –
Revolution in technology
Increased demand of controlled switching for some specific applications like
– Reactor switching
– Auto-transformer switching
– Power transformer switching
– Switching of capacitor bank
– Switching of unloaded lines
Capacitive load; Capacitor bank; Unloaded lines/cables; Filter Opening Re-strike; Over voltages
Capacitive load; Capacitor bank; Unloaded lines/cables; Filter Closing Over voltages; Inrush current
Capacitive load; Unloaded lines/cables Closing; Auto-reclosing Over voltages; Inrush current
Advanced technology 40
communicable device = Ready for
A. Without limiting measures
future automations 20 B. Using surge arrestors, only
Multifunctional substitute of C. Using closing resistors, only
D. Controlled closing with PSD controller
closing resistors 0
1 1,5 2 2,5 3
overvoltage [p.u.]
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Quality
Right from the Start
Development Routine testing
The foundation for the quality of Siemens high voltage The main components of the circuit breakers are subjected
circuit breakers is laid down right from the beginning of the to complete pre-acceptance testing before assembly. Based
development of a new product. Switching performance, on this quality level, it is possible to confirm a leakage rate
high voltage stability and performance under mechanical of less than 0.5% per year for the circuit breaker. Each circuit
loads (wind and short circuits) and during an earthquake are breaker is completely assembled in the test bay. The product
simulated and optimized in the outline design phase using specific inputs for computer-assisted routine testing are
computer- aided calculations. imported from the order processing tools. This ensures that
in addition to the standard test procedure, the fulfillment of
The use of common parts and assembled units in a large every customer requirement is checked before delivery.
number of breaker types such as live tank, dead tank, as
well as in the GIS means the production of a large number Routine testing is performed in accordance with the
of the same type of main components. Steady and regular latest IEC standards and it includes at least the following
quantities of produced units allow a continuous production operations and measurements performed on each & every
process and ensure the highest quality standards. Statistic breaker:
quality control is based on large quantities. This results in a
higher achieved validity. Mechanical operations test
Switching time determination – Speed travel
All 3AP circuit breakers can be used in earthquake areas up characteristics
to 0.5 g without additional fittings. Gas leakage test
Testing of control circuits in accordance with the circuit
Testing laboratories diagram
Our state-of-the-art circuit breaker plant has the most Contact resistance measurement
modern testing facilities: High voltage tests
Type testing of all our 3AP type Circuit Breakers has been
carried out at globally recognized premium test laboratories
like PEHLA (Germany), CPRI (India) & ERDA (India). The 3AP
circuit breakers are fully type tested in accordance with the
latest IEC 62271-100.
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3AP1 Dead Tank Compact
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Disconnector, earthing switch, high speed earthing
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switch
Current transformer, voltage transformer and
voltage detection system
4 Cable connections possible at various positions
Bushings available as porcelain or composite
2 insulators
Additional separations of gas compartment, with
SF6 density monitor on request
Double breaker modules for ultra compact
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7 substation designs
Possibility of stand-alone components, e.g.
Possible components for the 3AP1 DTC compact switchgear disconnector module with voltage transformer
1. Bushing 4. 3-positon disconnector
2. Current transformer 5. High speed earthing switch
3. Circuit breaker with self- 6. Voltage transformer
compression principle 7. Cable connection assembly
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The hybrid concept, on which the 3AP1 Dead Tank Compact The level of encapsulation and the design of the DTC
(DTC) is based on, combines SF6-encapsulated components module can be defined in accordance with the requirements
and air-insulated devices. The application of gas insulated of the individual substation layout and the system operator’s
components increases availability of switchgear. According project budget. This leads to optimized investments and
to CIGRE analyses, gas insulated components are four times greater success for our customers’ businesses.
more reliable than air insulated components. Furthermore,
safety can be enhanced by separating gas compartments,
The 3AP1 DTC offers you:
e.g. between circuit breaker and disconnector.
Proven SF6- and air-insulated components that can
The DTC circuit breaker is a compact arrangement of
be combined in different, new ways
several functions needed in a substation. The elements
of this Siemens Compact Switchgear is a dead tank circuit Optimized investments according to requirements
breaker, fitted with one or two current transformers, one of your individual substation layout
or more disconnectors, earthing switches and bushings Gas insulated components ensure highest
as applicable for connection to the bus bar system. And of availability at minimum maintenance effort
course, based on our modular design, the core components Flexibility in confined spaces and extreme
have been adopted from our high voltage circuit breakers, environmental conditions, e.g. low temperature
disconnectors and GIS product family. Due to the compact applications
design and the flexible use of predefined modules, different
layouts can be realized with a minimum of engineering Benefit from the hybrid idea!
effort.
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Technical Data
A) 3AP - Live tank type
Rated voltage (kV) [kV] 72.5 72.5 145 245 145 245 420 550 800
Rated current [A] 2500 3150 3150 3150 3150 3150 4000 4000 4000
Interrupters / pole 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 4
Rated making [kAp] 78.75 100 100 125 100 125 125 158 158
Rated PF withstand Voltage [kVr] 140 140 275 460 275 460 610 800 870
Lightning Impulse withstand [kVp] 350 350 650 1050 650 1050 1425 1550 2100
3AP1 DTC
Rated frequency Hz 50 / 60
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Notes
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A worldwide 24 hours service is available, which
immediately sends out service personnel and/or delivers
spare parts as needed.