Outdoor live tank SF6 circuit breaker

Model LTB E with Auto-PufferTM, 245 to 550 kV

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LTB E SF6 circuit breaker with Auto-PufferTM for outdoor installation

LTB E is an outdoor SF6 circuit breaker designed for system voltages in the range of 245 to 550 kV and for rated short-circuit currents up to 50 kA. The design incorporates an advanced Auto-PufferTM interrupter based on the latest developments in arc technology and dielectrics. The energy required for interrupting short circuit currents is partly drawn from the arc itself, thereby reducing the energy required for the operating mechanism by more than 50 percent as compared with a conventional SF6 puffer type circuit breaker. The low energy requirements result in a design optimised for low operating forces which in turn results in higher reliability. All single pole operated circuit breakers are equipped with one operating mechanism per pole. Circuit breakers with one breaking unit per pole can be operated with one operating mechanism per breaker. The LTB E circuit breaker complies with the international standards IEC and ANSI.

Key features and advantages

Restrike-free interruption of capacitive currents due to optimised contact design and movement Optimum quenching at zero current ensures low over-voltages during switching of inductive currents Protection from gas leakage by double X-rings in dynamic seals and double O-rings in static seals, tested in varying climatic conditions over 30 years of field operations. (SF6 gas loss lower than 1 percent / year.) Minimal maintenance and high reliability from: separate current paths for continuous and arcing currents components optimised to withstand electrical and mechanical stresses Optimised contact gap ensures high dielectric strength even when the SF6 gas in the pole is at atmospheric pressure Low noise level due to low mechanical energy required for operation Pre-tested, pre-assembled units for easy installation Optimised pole and structure for high seismic withstand capability Synchronised switching with SwitchsyncTM relay (optional) Supervisory control with condition monitoring equipment SwitchguardTM / SwitchcontrolTM (optional)

Design
The breaker pole constitutes a sealed unit, which includes one or two breaking unit(s), support and operating insulators, as well as pole linkage housing with tripping spring attachment. A filter for absorbing moisture maintains quality of SF6 gas.

Operating mechanism
The circuit breaker is operated by a motor charged spring operating mechanism, which is installed in compact splash-proof and corrosion resistant housing. Three BLK 222 mechanisms are used for single pole operation at 245 kV One BLG 1002A mechanism is used for three pole operation at 245 kV Three BLG 1002A mechanisms are used for single-pole operation at 420 kV

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Testing and Quality Assurance

The circuit breakers are type tested as per IEC standards For each circuit breaker Routine tests performed as per required IEC or ANSI standards Mechanical endurance tests performed for 10,000 operations Routine test reports issued showing actual test results

Transportation and erection

The LTB E circuit breaker poles are transported as complete units filled with SF6 gas to a slight overpressure. Circuit breaker poles with two breaking units per phase are supplied as two separate units: breaker-head and support insulator Erection work at site can be done within a day SF6 gas should be filled to specified working pressure by the following equipment: One special control valve for connection to the SF6 gas bottle and a gas-filled hose with connectors Gas filling can be done without SF6 gas being released into the atmosphere. No gas treatment is necessary before gas filling

The manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 certified, covering all aspects of production and testing to ensure the highest quality standards The manufacturing facility is also EHS certified for Environment and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)

Technical Data
Values complying with IEC 62271-100 and ANSI C37, other values on request. LTB 245E1 Number of breaks per pole Rated voltage Power frequency withstand voltage (1 min): To earth Across open pole Lightning Impulse Withstand Level (LIWL): To earth Across open pole Switching Impulse Withstand Level (SIWL): To earth Across open pole Minimum creepage distance Rated normal current Rated breaking current First pole to clear factor Making current / peak Duration of short-circuit Closing time Opening time Total break time Dead time Rated operating sequence kV kV kV kV kV kV kV mm/kV A kA kA s ms ms ms ms 1 245 460 460 1050 1050 25 4000 40 1.3 100 3 40 172 40 300

420E2 2 362 520 450 1175 1175(+205) 950 800(+295) 25 4000 50 1.3 125 3 70 182 40 300

420E2 2 420 520 610 1425 1425(+240) 1050 900(+345) 25 4000 50 1.3 125 3 70 182 40 300

550E2 2 550 620 800 1550 1550(+315) 1175 900(+450) 25 4000 50 1.3 125 3 70 182 40 300

O - 0.3 sec - CO - 3 min - CO Alt: CO - 15 sec - CO

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Dimensions

LTB 245E1 1-pole operation with BLK 222

LTB 245E1 3-pole operation with BLG 1002A

LTB 420 - 550E2 1-pole operation with BLG 1002A

Circuit breaker Type LTB 420E2 Type LTB 550E2

F 3105 4135

G 1914 1914

H 4882 4882

J 6541 7571

All dimensions in mm Data and illustrations without engagement. We reserve the right to make changes in the course of technical developments. ABB 5

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