Ring main unit

In an electrical power distribution system, a ring main unit (RMU) is a factory assembled, metal enclosed set of switchgear used at
the load connection points of a ring-type distribution network. It includes in one unit two switches that can connect the load to either
or both main conductors, and a fusible switch orcircuit breaker and switch that feed adistribution transformer. [1] The metal enclosed
unit connects to the transformer either through a bus throat of standardized dimensions, or else through cables and is usually installed
outdoors. Ring main cables enter and leave the cabinet. This type of switchgear is used for medium-voltage power distribution, from
7200 volts to about 36000 volts.

The ring main unit was introduced in the United Kingdom and is now widely used in other countries. In North American distribution
practice, often the equivalent of a ring main unit is built into a pad-mounted transformer which integrates switches and transformer
into a single cabinet.

Categories
Ring main units can be characterized by their type of insulation, air, oil or gas. The switch used to isolate the transformer can be a
fusible switch, or may be a circuit breaker using vacuum or gas-insulated interrupters. The unit may also include protective relays to
operate the circuit breaker on a fault.

See also
Ring circuit

References
1. Stan Stewart, Distribution Switchgear, IET, 2004 ISBN 0852961073,pp. 135-138

Distribution Automation Handbook // Elements of power distribution systems ABB

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RM6 Ring main Unit catalogue– Schneider Electric
MV RMU SafeRing catalogue –ABB
http://chiragtec.com/images/Gas-Insulated%20Ring%20Main%20Unit%20-%20SafeRing/1.1%20-
%20RMU%20Catalogue.pdf

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