This is a photographic template your photograph should fit precisely within this rectangle. W-VACi IEC medium voltage vacuum circuit breakers 12 kv, 17,5 kv and 24 kv Mostapha Azzahimi Product Manager MVS Electrical Sector EMEA ESS Version 1.2, April 2011 2010 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved.
MV Switchgear Technology is in our DNA Leader in the design, manufacture and sales of safe, reliable and high-performance medium voltage equipment in accordance with IEC standards Global service network and extensive customer support worldwide Vertically integrated; offers both components and assemblies Technology portfolio strengthened by former acquisitions such as Westinghouse, Cutler Hammer, MEM, Holec and Moeller Numerous international patents Significant R&D investments 2 2
Content Application areas W-VACi building blocks Product portfolio overview W-VACi frames for 12 kv, 17.5 kv and 24 kv Full line of accessories Features & Benefits Availability 3 3
Application in the distribution network 4 4
Application in the distribution network 5 5
W-VACi building blocks Vacuum interrupters (VI) + Encapsulated pole units Universal mechanism assembly (UMA) (EPU) W-VACi vacuum circuit breaker Each building block offers a set of specific benefits to construct a circuit breaker of extreme safety, reliability and performance 6 6
W-VACi building blocks Vacuum interrupters (VI) Vacuum technology Proven interruption technology 80 year expertise Sealed for life Maintenance free Safe Compact Reliable > 30.000 operations > 100 operations I k 7 7
W-VACi building blocks Encapsulated pole units (EPU) Cast Resin technology Protection from climatic conditions, mechanical impact, moisture, humidly and dust Safe and reliable More than 55 years experience Multifunctional: isolation construction electrical field control Global acceptance Environmental friendly 8 8
W-VACi building blocks Universal mechanism assembly (UMA) Universal mechanism assembly (UMA) Integrated modular design that delivers Self-contained functional unit providing fast installation Common across W-VACi breakers Environmentally friendly solution RoHS compliant Minimal inspection Modular design and limited number of moving parts Design simplicity minimizes system wear and the need for inspection Long life and reliability Mechanical life up to 20,000 operations No inspection up to 10,000 operating cycles Easy to Use Integrated modular charging handle Light and quiet for maximum ease of use Low manual operator force required Simple and clear circuit breaker status indicators 9 9
W-VACi Product portfolio overview 10 10
W-VACi vacuum circuit breaker family Withdrawable Fixed 11 11
708 mm 652 mm Pole space 150 mm Cubicle width: 600 mm Pole space 275 mm Cubicle width: 800 mm Cubicle width: 1000 mm 310 mm 280 mm 275 mm 655 mm 3150 A / 4000 A* - 50 ka 2000 A - 40 ka / 50 ka 1250 A - 31.5 ka 280 mm 205 mm Pole space 210 mm 295 mm 630 A - 25 ka 852 mm 295 mm 310 mm 647 mm 502 mm 655 mm 743 mm 12 kv and 17,5 kv family W-VACi withdrawable version 644 mm 641 mm 4000 A rating with forced cooling - Pictures are representative. 12 your Eaton representative. - Not all breaker configurations shown. For detailed drawings of all available breaker sizes, please contact 12
747 mm 835 mm 24 kv family W-VACi withdrawable version 652 mm 852 mm Pole space 210 mm Pole space 275 mm Cubicle width: 800 mm Cubicle width: 1000 mm 2500 A - 25 ka 325 mm 345 mm 310 mm 310 mm 1250 A - 25 ka 800 mm 790 mm - Pictures are representative. 13 your Eaton representative. - Not all breaker configurations shown. For detailed drawings of all available breaker sizes, please contact 13
629 mm 476 mm 588 mm 440 mm 770 mm Pole space 150 mm Pole space 210 mm Pole space 275 mm Cubicle width: 600 mm Cubicle width: 800 mm Cubicle width: 1000 mm 3150 A / 4000 A* - 50 ka 436 mm 310 mm 251 mm 236 mm 275 mm 310 mm 2000 A - 40 ka 436 mm 251 mm 1250 A - 31.5 ka 236 mm 205 mm 630 A - 25 ka 436 mm 676 mm 12 kv and 17,5 kv family W-VACi fixed version 436 mm * 4000 A rating with forced cooling - Pictures are representative 14 your Eaton representative. - Not all breaker configurations shown. For detailed drawings of all available breaker sizes, please contact 14
626 mm 736 mm 24 kv family W-VACi fixed version 588 mm 770 mm Pole space 210 mm Pole space 275 mm Cubicle width: 800 mm Cubicle width: 1000 mm 310 mm 2500 A - 25 ka 281 mm 301 mm 310 mm 1250 A - 25 ka 436 mm 436 mm - Pictures are representative 15 - Not all breaker configurations shown. For detailed drawings of all available breaker sizes, please contact your Eaton representative. 15
W-VACi portfolio is complemented by a full line of accessories Standard Accessories Shunt opening release (SO1) Breaker auxiliary contacts Shunt closing release Closing spring signaling contact Spring charging motor Position contact (standard for withdrawable) Racking handle (standard for withdrawable) 16 16
W-VACi portfolio is complemented by a full line of accessories Optional Accessories Second shunt opening release (SO2) Undervoltage release Mechanism electromagnetic interlock Fixed circuit breaker interlock 17 17
W-VACi in MV Switchgear L-frame available for panel builders / OEMs Optimized design and robust construction to provide a safe, reliable and easy-to-use solution Offers simple and cost effective integration into switchgear Designed for fast installation, ensuring full alignment with the circuit breaker Position contacts and interlocking mechanisms within the circuit breaker for easy insertion Also available in Eaton s new IEC panel design Power Xpert UX OEM licensable Available in 600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mm configurations 18 18
Delivering industry leading vacuum circuit breaker technology with W-VACi Easy access and minimal inspection Reliability, safety and performance Versatile in applications Environmentally friendly offering User friendly operation Automatic alignment and easy circuit breaker inspection Suitable for automation Flexible and cost effective 19 19
Features & Benefits Easy access and minimal inspection Mechanism and control components are easy accessible Easy inspection just by removing front panel Only minimal inspection required Reliability, safety and performance Vacuum circuit breakers Safety features for maximum protection Breaker reliability through Eaton s world class quality and routine life testing ISO 9001 certified production facilities Versatile in applications Versatility in applications, protecting transformers, capacitor banks, motors, busbar sections and cables Applicable to special environment conditions: high altitude, shock, vibration and high ambient temperature 20 20
Features & Benefits Environmental friendly offering Use of minimized number of components Universal mechanism assembly is RoHS compliant Circuit breaker interrupting chamber and pole unit insulation are SF6-free Efficient use of material Low production waste material Use of modern machines No service checks on site Minimal inspection Environmental friendly insulation and switching medium Re-use or recycle of materials Use of environmental friendly materials Encapsulated pole units are recyclable Cooperation with specialized partners 21 21
Features & Benefits User friendly- operation Low weight and small size Simple and clear circuit breaker status indicators Integrated manual charging handle Automatic alignment Easy circuit breaker insertion through guiding rails Automatic alignment of primary disconnects 22 22
Features & Benefits Automation Suitable for remote control Optional motorised racking in mechanism Several interlocks Flexible Field customization through full range of accessories Circuit breakers are common for the entire platform, offering added flexibility Cost Effective Compact size helps reduce switchgear footprint Reliable and simple design minimizes inspection and life cycle costs 23 23
W-VACi offers differentiated value Negligible contact erosion No inspection required through life cycle Encapsulated Pole Unit (EPU) / Vacuum Interrupter (VI) Years of experience in VI encapsulation process (automatic pressure gelation) achieves protection from climatic conditions such as moisture, humidity and dust during and after the manufacturing process Unique current transfer design provides excellent thermal performance and mechanical endurance as well as high dielectric and low partial discharge Self-contained modular design results in long life and reliability as well as minimal inspection Tested both as independent assembly and when installed in W-VACi for maximum reliability Universal mechanism assembly (UMA) Integrated charging handle No lubrication required through life cycle Special plating on metal components protects from environmental impact, increases mechanical life and prevents corrosion Modularity of accessories minimizes field installation time and use of tools Accessories Integral racking in for ease of use Optimized rating combinations and dimensions help reduce user s inventory and simplify breaker selection and order entry W-VACi vacuum circuit breaker 24 24
Standards and Quality Assurance W-VACi is certified in accordance with: IEC 62271-1 IEC 62271-100 Common specifications Circuit-breakers Quality Assurance 25 25
Availability W-VACi The first range is completely certified and available Rated Voltage 12 kv 17,5 kv 24 kv Rated Normal Current 630 2000 A 630 2000 A 800 2000 A Rated short-time withstand current 25, 31.5 and 40 ka 25, 31.5 and 40 ka 20, 25 ka W-VACi circuit breakers with higher ratings will be available following type testing at a third party high power lab. 26 26
Product information and support Product brochure Product guide User manual W-VACi website 27 27
Summary Complete range of circuit breakers Standaard building blocks Reliable performance in a compact package Full line of accessories IEC-certified Suitable for panel builders or OEM-partners Environmentally friendly 28 28
Eaton IEC MV Systems A complete range of compact SF 6 free solutions Magnefix Xiria SVS Power Xpert FMX Power Xpert UX MMS Safe Reliable Sustainable 29 29
Questions? Environmentally friendly, reliable performance in a compact design 30 30
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