Switching Module LTB Compact

Rated voltage Rated current Rated breaking current Installation 123-170 kV 3150 A 40 kA Outdoor/Indoor

Switching Module LTB Compact

Trolley mounted LTB circuit breaker, with optional earthing switches and distributed intelligence and condition monitoring. Introduction
Network operators increasingly require substation equipment with: Higher availability Lower maintenance costs Smaller space requirement Enhanced safety Lower installation cost To meet the above requirements, ABB Power Technology Products AB is introducing a new concept, Switchgear Modules. Switchgear Modules available today are: Switching Module Line Entrance Module The Switchgear Module concept is based on three basic design principles: Time proven ABB High Voltage (HV) equipment with extensive, and impressive, service records. Modern communication technology, including optical links, used for control and protection. The complete LTB Compact switching module is type tested as a complete bay according to international standards, with the different HV apparatus included.

Standard equipment
LTB Compact include all functions performed by a traditional circuit breaker bay. A standard LTB Compact consists of the following HV equipment: Circuit breaker LTB circuit breaker with BLK mechanism. Trolley Truck with type BCM-F motor operating mechanism or type BCH-F manual operating mechanism. Fixed contacts Gantry support for the xed contacts.

Optional equipment
In addition to the standard equipment, the LTB Compact can also be supplied with the following optional equipment: Current transformers: IMB (123-170 kV) conventional oil insulated current transformers. Voltage transformers: CPA/CPB (123-170 kV) conventional oil insulated capacitor voltage transformers. Brackets for mounting IMB, CPA/CPB on the circuit breaker frame can also be supplied. NVA Earthing switch. PEXLIM Polymeric insulated Surge arrester SWITCHGUARD condition monitoring unit including optional provisions for remote supervision. SWITCHSYNC relay for synchronizing circuit breaker close and/or open operations for switching of capacitor banks, reactors, transformers and long overhead lines. SWITCHCONTROL process bus interface for control of circuit breaker and disconnector functions. In addition to standard circuit breaker and disconnector control functions, SWITCHCONTROL can include the functions of both the SWITCHGUARD and the SWITCHSYNC.

Design
The base of the design is a truck mounted, standard ABB auto puffer circuit breaker. LTB Compact uses a three pole operated type LTB circuit breaker equipped with one (1) type BLK motor charged spring operating mechanism. The BLK mechanism is enclosed in a corrosion resistant housing rated IP 55 and is attached to the pole beam. LTB Compact includes a disconnector function which allows the circuit breaker to be maintained while it is either withdrawn or fully removed. Disconnector function is achieved by withdrawing the truck mounted circuit breaker from the xed contacts. Movement of the circuit breaker on the truck is provided via a standard ABB disconnector operating mechanism. Either the BCM-F motor operating mechanism or BCM-H manual operating mechanism can be used. Fixed contacts provided are part of the busbar system with no need for maintenance.

Main features and advantages

The main advantage with a trolley mounted circuit breaker is that the disconnector function is achieved by the moving of the complete breaker unit. Thus, the conventional disconnectors are replaced by a maintenance free disconnector function with xed contacts. The circuit breaker can also be withdrawn for service or replaced with a spare unit in a short time. Cost savings compared to traditional design is due to less foundations, steel structures and space requirements. Use of less connectors and insulators, smaller earthing grid and bre optics replacing signal cables will also lower installation costs. Condition monitoring enables maintenance when needed instead of timebased maintenance.

Benets
High availability...

Due to...
... no or few traditional disconnectors required. ... fast, easy replacement of the circuit breaker unit. ... optional condition monitoring.

Lower maintenance cost.....

... predictive maintenance via optional condition monitoring and self diagnostics. ... maintenance free xed contacts.

Reduced space requirement....

... no or few traditional disconnectors required. ... optional compact design including integrated instrument transformers.

Enhanced safety... Short installation time...

... reduced maintenance work in the switchyard. ... pre-fabricated and pre-tested Switchgear Modules. ... reduced civil work and less switchyard material

For more detailed information

This pamphlet includes general information about the Switching Module - LTB Compact. If more detailed technical information for the individual components included in the LTB Compact (e.g. LTB circuit breaker, BLK operating mechanism, etc.) is required, please contact ABB Power Technology Products AB.

Technical Data for LTB 123-170 Compact

Rated voltage (IEC, ANSI) Power frequency withstand voltage 1 min dry(IEC) 1 min wet (IEC) 1 min dry (ANSI) 10 sec wet (ANSI) Disconnector function Impulse voltage 1.2/50 s across open pole (IEC) Power frequency withstand voltage across open pole (IEC) Lightning impulse withstand voltage, (LIWL), (IEC) Full wave 1.2/50s (ANSI) Chopped wave 2 s (ANSI) Chopped wave 3 s (ANSI) Phase distance Creepage distance to earth 1) 2) Normal Long Creepage distance across break 1) 2) Normal Long Rated normal current Rated breaking current First pole to clear factor Making current/peak (IEC) Making current/peak (ANSI) Duration of short circuit Closing time Opening time Total break time Dead time Rated reclosing time, 50 Hz (ANSI) Rated operating sequence, (IEC, ANSI) 121/123 230 230 260 230 630 265 550 550 710 632 1500 4015 4585 145 275 275 310 275 750 315 650 650 838 748 1750 4015 4585 169/170 kV 325 kV 325 kV 365 kV 315 kV 860 kV 375 kV 750 kV 750 kV 968 kV 862 kV 2000 mm 5045 mm 5790 mm

Values complying with IEC 56 (50 Hz and 60 Hz) and ANSI C37 (60 Hz) 1) Other values on request 2) Tolerances according to IEC 233.

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Catalogue Publ.PTHVP/MD 4028 en Edition 4, 2001-01

3800 3800 4887 mm 4335 4335 5550 mm 3150 A 31.5/40 kA 1.5 79/100 kA 85/108 kA 3s 40 ms 20 ms 40 ms 300 ms 20 cycles O-0,3 sec-CO-3 min-CO CO-15 sec-CO

Prodouced by HVP/MD AO