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New solutions mean smarter substations High voltage circuit breakers Instrument transformers Surge arresters Power capacitors Substation modules Support

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Your complete partner for high voltage products

Reliable access to electrical power is a basic requirement of modern society, in private life, in the public sector and in industry. Our challenge is to be the market's leading developer and manufacturer of high voltage equipment. The goal is to enable safe and effective transfer and distribution of electrical power with the least possible environmental impact. Development in recent years has focused on finding solutions that increase availability in power grids. Our modern high voltage equipment can make substantial contributions in improving the standard of living for consumers of electricity all over the world.
High voltage technology is a core activity with long traditions at ABB. The center of operations is in Ludvika, Sweden, where many innovative ideas have been born and realized. Today's operations are more intensive than ever. We are the world's largest manufacturer of high voltage equipment and have customers in most countries. Our production of surge arresters, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, capacitors and substation modules is conducted with advanced production technology in modern plants that maintain extremely high levels of quality. Operational reliability is one of the most important qualities of our products and they have demonstrated their robustness and reliability in all types of operating environments and climates.
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ABB is a complete supplier in the field of high voltage technology, and we also offer a number of important peripheral services in the form of engineering, station layout, maintenance, spare parts, commissioning and training.

High Voltage Valley

We work in a stimulating technology environment The High Voltage Valley. Besides our own operations in the area, there are a number of other companies and organizations specializing in high voltage technology, including STRI's high voltage laboratory and ABB's own high power and high voltage laboratory. The common goal is to further develop high voltage technology so that it becomes even better at supporting sustainable social development.
Here are some of our innovations from recent years:
Switchsync WCB (Withdrawable Circuit Breaker) DCB (Disconnecting Circuit Breaker) EXCOUNT-II Motor Drive DryQ 1985 1996 1997 2000 2002 2004

New ideas mean smarter substations

At ABB in Ludvika, we have a tradition of innovative development in electrical power technology that is more than 100 years old. We are now furthering this tradition, with our sights set on the future. What this largely concerns is building intelligent functions in components and substations. Just during the past decade, a number of ideas have been realized for groundbreaking products that increase availability and reduce overall costs for network owners and distribution companies. Below are a few examples of this.

Motor operating mechanism Motor DriveTM

Motor Drive is a new operating mechanism for high voltage circuit breakers that has just one moving part the rotor in a servo motor. The circuit breaker's contact movement is monitored and actively controlled throughout the switching sequence using position indicators that transmit information about the circuit breaker's contact position to the control system. Improved operational reliability Integrated constant monitoring No need for preventive maintenance Low noise level

Controlled switching, SwitchsyncTM Controller

With SwitchsyncTM Controller, a high voltage circuit breaker's operation can be controlled so that connection of a load occurs at a predefined point on the sinus curve. Minimizes risk for high switching transients that can cause damage to high voltage equipment Reduced risk for faults on low voltage side and in the control system Improved electrical quality

DryQ The silent capacitor

The DryQ dry capacitor represents the latest technology in the field of capacitors, making it possible to build shunt banks in a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner. The absence of oil entirely eliminates leakage risks. Banks with DryQ are supplied as complete sections with associated frames, which enables rapid installation and commissioning. Environmentally friendly Low noise level Self-healing insulation

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EXCOUNT-II Surge arrester monitor

EXCOUNT-II is a user friendly device for monitoring both surge arresters and overvoltages in power grids. The device is connected to a surge arrester in the same way as traditional counters. In supplements to registration of total overvoltages, EXCOUNT-II provides information on the time of day, date and amplitude of the overvoltages. With EXCOUNT-II, total and resistive leak currents can also be measured. Short-circuit proof Simple and safe metering High information content

Compact substation modules

With our new concept of withdrawable and disconnecting circuit breakers, substations can be built without conventional, maintenance-intensive disconnectors. Reduced numbers of components provide opportunities for simplified substation solutions. Reduced maintenance requirements Increased availability Reduced space requirements Reduced overall cost

Composite insulators Open new doors

Silicone rubber insulators were introduced on ABB's surge arresters as early as 1985. The material gives the insulators high mechanical strength and substantial resistance against various types of air pollution. All of our high voltage apparatuses can now be equipped with composite insulators. Excellent performance even when dirty Explosion safety Superior in regions with risk for seismic activity Minimized risk for transporta- tion and installation damages

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High voltage circuit breakers

Our high voltage circuit breakers are available in both puffer and Auto-PufferTM designs. The breaking medium is SF6 gas. The HPL puffer circuit breaker has been manufactured and refined since the 1970s and demonstrates exceedingly high switching reliability, from small inductive and capacitive currents to short-circuit currents of up to 80 kA. The LTB Auto-Puffer circuit breaker was developed during the 1980s. The difference in comparison to a conventional puffer circuit breaker is that it breaks using the arc's own energy. Both the HPL and LTB have break times shorter than two periods and thus minimize damage to the power system if a short circuit should occur. Because all of our circuit breakers use our unique patented contact system of silver-plated copper, the circuit breakers attain high performance and long service lives. For operation, our well-proven spring operating mechanism is used, assuring high operational reliability. The motor operating mechanism Motor DriveTM is now also available as an option for LTB circuit breakers.

Disconnecting circuit breakers

The Combined disconnecting circuit breakers comply with the requirements for both disconnectors and circuit breakers, and have been tested in accordance with the IEC standard for disconnecting circuit breakers. Disconnecting circuit breakers can therefore replace the conventional combination of circuit breakers and separate disconnectors in high voltage substations. This permits compact substation layouts with high availability and minimal maintenance.

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Rated voltage kV

Rated breaking current kA

40 50 50 40 40 63 50 63 50 50 50

LTB D1 LTB E1 LTB E2 LTB Combined LTB Combined HPL B1 HPL B1 HPL B2 HPL B4 HPL Combined HPL Combined

72.5 - 170 145 - 245 362 - 550 72.5 145 145 - 245 300 362 - 550 800 170 - 300 362 - 420

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Instrument transformers

Instrument transformers
Our complete and modern product assortment encompasses current transformers and inductive and capacitor voltage transformers in the voltage range 36 800 kV. They are oil-insulated and most are filled with quartz sand, which is a unique ABB solution entailing that the amount of oil can be minimized. Our instrument transformers are primarily used for revenue metering, control, indication and relay protection. All instrument transformers are customeradapted for the preferred metering and protection classes, and all environments and climates. If requested, we can supply most types with silicone rubber insulators. The instrument transformers can be easily integrated with our substation modules, withdrawable circuit breakers (WCB) or disconnecting circuit breakers (DCB). And with a simple bracket, they can be combined with our conventional circuit breakers. Our instrument transformers are produced in modern and highly automated plants with very high levels of cleanliness to assure high quality.

Surge arresters
Our well-known EXLIM and PEXLIM surge arresters are both based on ABB's high quality zinc oxide block, which is characterized by very good energy absorbing capabilities, high safety margins and long service life. EXLIM has porcelain insulators while PEXLIM has insulators of silicone rubber. The PEXLIM assortment offers considerable flexibility through low weight, and opens opportunities for new application areas, such as line arresters. The low weight simplifies installation and permits mounting in tight spaces and at nearly any angle. The assortment covers all existing applications for system voltages 52 800 kV with line discharge classes 2 5.

Technical data Instrument transformers

IMB current transformers
Design System voltage Primary current Short-circuit current Tank type (Hair pin) 36 - 800 kV Up to 4000 A Up to 63 kA/1 sec

Technical data Surge arresters

Type System voltage kV EXLIM R EXLIM Q EXLIM P
52 - 170 52 - 420 52 - 550 245 - 800 52 - 170 52 - 420 52 - 420 245 - 550 245 - 800

Nominal discharge current kA

10 10 20 20 10 10 20 20 20

Line discharge class

2 3 4 5 2 3 4 4 5

EMF voltage transformers

Design System voltage Inductive type 52 - 170 kV

EXLIM T PEXLIM R PEXLIM Q

CPA/B voltage transformers

Design System voltage Capacitor type 72.5 - 800 kV

PEXLIM P HS PEXLIM P HS PEXLIM T

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Power capacitors

Capacitors fill an important function in transmission and distribution networks. Efficiency in networks, as well as voltage, quickly decrease when burdened with reactive power, harmonics and transfer of dissipation power. Efficiency improvements are normally achieved through reactive power compensation as close to the load as possible. Overloads on transformers, lines and cables are avoided through the installation of a need-adapted capacitor bank that is either connected in series or in parallel with the network.

For intermediate voltage networks, there are enclosed banks SIKAP and ABBACUS, for increased personal safety. ABBACUS is supplied with automatic power regulation in several steps. Banks for special applications, such as pole installation, container-built filters, three-phase units, grading capacitors, etc. are also available.

DryQ
The DryQ dry capacitor represents the latest in capacitor technology, making it possible to build shunt banks in a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner. The lack of impregnating oil eliminates the risk for oil leakage, and consequently, the risk for fire. Banks with DryQ are supplied as complete units with associated frames, enabling rapid installation and commissioning.

Harmonics
Harmonics in a network create several types of problems, for example, losses in machines and apparatuses, disturbances in overriding and adjoining networks, equipment failures and resonance problems between the network's inductive and capacitive parts. Measures for dampening harmonics vary depending on the type of load in which they are generated and their location in the network.

Technical data
Type Design Voltage kV
QBANK-A QBANK-B QBANK-C SIKAP 3 - 6 SIKAP 12 - 18 ABBACUS CHARM-BP CHARM-HP CHARM-C Open bank Open bank Open bank Enclosed bank Enclosed bank Enclosed bank
Automatic power regulation

Power Mvar
600 15 30 5 18
Max. 2 per step

Filters
ABB supplies custom filter solutions, both active and passive filters, depending on the nature of the problem. Passive filters are supplied as band pass (BP), high pass (HP) or C-filters. Our comprehensive assortment of high voltage applications embraces both conventional HiQ oil-impregnated capacitors and DryQ dry-insulated capacitors. QBANK open shunt capacitor banks are available for voltages up to 550 kV. CHARM, open banks for filter applications are supplied as BP, HP or C-filters, rated up to 550 kV.

550 24 24 12 24 24 550 550 550

Band pass filter High pass filter C-filter

300 300 300

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Substation modules

ABB has extensive experience in building substations for high voltage systems. This experience is very beneficial in development of our high voltage equipment. Because it embraces all types of high voltage equipment needed in a modern substation, we can coordinate development of the various equipment types so that they fit together in an optimal manner. An example of this is the development of our compact substation modules, where today's nearly maintenance-free high voltage circuit breakers permit the elimination of conventional maintenanceintensive disconnectors. This reduces the need of removing busbars from service, enabling simpler busbar solutions. With our modern high voltage circuit breakers as a base, we offer two alternatives that provide opportunities to both simplify substations and save space.

Disconnecting circuit breakers

In a disconnecting circuit breaker, the disconnecting function is conducted by the circuit breaker's own contacts, which are well-protected in the breaking chamber. A disconnecting circuit breaker thus replaces the conventional combination with a circuit breaker and separate disconnector. A reliable interlocking system in combination with a motorized grounding switch and clear indication of the contact position provide full personal safety.

Withdrawable circuit breakers

The withdrawable circuit breaker is designed to constitute a part of a complete type-approved substation. The circuit breaker is trolley-mounted and is moved between the closed and open positions using a motorized moving device. The stationary primary contacts are maintenance-free. With the withdrawable circuit breaker as a base, we can provide complete, type-tested circuit breaker bay modules including busbars. The high voltage equipment includes all the necessary functions for a circuit breaker bay and can be supplied in high profile configurations for outdoor substations and in low profile configurations for indoor substations. IMB current transformers can be installed on the circuit breaker module's frame Line entrance bays, which can include voltage transformers, grounding switches and surge arresters, are also in the assortment.

Technical data
Type System voltage kV Short-circuit current kA

Circuit breaker bays with withdrawable circuit breaker

LTB LTB HPL 72.5 - 145 245 245 - 300 40 50 50

Disconnecting circuit breaker

LTB Combined LTB Combined HPL Combined HPL Combined 72.5 145 170 - 300 362 - 420 40 40 50 50

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Spare parts deliveries within 24 hours of both current ABB products and legacy ASEA and BBC products. We guarantee stocking for at least 20 years after conclusion of mass production. Field repairs are conducted by certified personnel from our local service offices.

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We provide comprehensive service and support to our customers, both for new and legacy products. We work quickly, simply and professionally and utilize global and local ABB expertise from our service offices and plants. The goal is to provide complete service packages that cover the products' entire life cycles, and to initiate upgrades, replacements and renewals when necessary. Service to a great extent is about foreseeing conceivable problems and preventing them from occurring.

Switchgear Specification Manager

Switchgear Specification Manager (SSM) is a computer program that helps you to quickly and easily specify high voltage equipment for an installation. The program consist of two modules and works in the MS Office environment. In one module, data and requirements for included components are registered. In the other, specifications for components are prepared in the form of an MS Excel document (2003). The program is manufacturer-neutral and helps users to specify modern high voltage equipment with references that comply with applicable standards. Installation undertakings on various levels, from assistance in commissioning to delivery of turnkey installations. Training in all of our high voltage equipment, and retrofit and support courses for older types. Training can either be conducted in our plants or service offices, or in conjunction with installation and commissioning of products.

Service and maintenance according to established schedules or as needed. We also offer service contracts with guaranteed availability.

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