Totally Integrated Power

Fixed-Mounted Circuit-Breaker Switchgear

Type NXPLUS C up to 24 kV, Gas-Insulated

When it comes to medium-voltage power vincing switchgear concept that will, under
­distribution, Siemens has developed a broad normal operating conditions, be expected to
realm of products and solutions, based on have a service life of at least 35 years, prob­
­experience, innovation, and reliability. ably 40 to 50 years, taking the tightness of
the enclosed high-voltage part into account.
The factory-assembled, type-tested, and met-
As an option resistance against shock, vibra-
al-enclosed NXPLUS C switchgear impresses
tion, and earthquakes can be provided.
with the advantages of the proven vacuum
switching technology – a technology that The gas-insulated switchgear NXPLUS C is a
made gas insulation economical in its class. prime choice for use in transformer and
switching substations, e.g. in power supply
Hermetically tight, welded switchgear ves­
companies, power stations, cement indus­
sels made of stainless steel as well as single-
try, automobile industry, shipbuilding in­
pole solid busbar insulation make the parts
dustry, iron and steel works, rolling mills,
of the primary circuit under high voltage of
mining industry, textile, paper and food in-
NXPLUS C switchgear insensitive to certain
dustries, chemical and petroleum industry,
aggressive ambient conditions such as saline
pipeline and offshore installations and so
air, air humidity, dust, and condensation. It
on. It is also commonly used in traction
is tight to ingress of foreign objects, such as
­power supply systems.
dust, pollution, humidity and small animals.
Furthermore, the application is independent
of the site altitude.
Your advantages
Thanks to the use of SF6 insulation, com­
pact dimensions are possible and thus exist- • Independent of environment and
ing switchgear rooms and substation rooms ­climate
can be used effectively, new constructions • Maintenance-free
cost less due to lower space requirements
and so costly city-area space is saved. • Compact
The use of digital secondary systems and • Safe for operators
combined protection and control devices
• Cost-efficient
­ensures clear integration in process control
systems, flexible and highly simplified adap­ • Ecological
tation to new system conditions and thus to
cost-efficient operation. A thoroughly con-
• Reliable and safe operation

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Technical data of NXPLUS C

        

 


 

    

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• Type-tested according to
  

Voltage up to 15 kV 24 kV
IEC 62271-200
Frequency Hz 50 / 60 50 / 60
• Sealed pressure system with
Short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage kV 36 50 SF6 filling for the entire
Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 95 125 service life
Short-circuit breaking current max. kA 31.5 25 • Safe-to-touch enclosure and
standardized connections for
Short-time withstand current, 3 s max. kA 31.5 25
plug-in cable terminations
Short-circuit making current max. kA 80 / 82 63 / 65 • Loss of service continuity cat-
Peak withstand current max. kA 80 / 82 63 / 65 egory for switchgear: LSC 2
Normal current for busbar max. A 2,500 2,500 • 1-pole insulated and
screened busbar
Normal current for feeders max. A 2,500 2,000
• 3-pole, gas-insulated switch­
gear vessels with three-posi­
Dimensions of NXPLUS C
tion switch and circuit-breaker
• Operating mechanisms and
transformers are located
outside the switchgear vessel
and are easily accessible
• Metal-enclosed, partition
class PM
H3

• Optionally with horizontal

H2
H1

pressure relief duct

• Extended number of operating
cycles (up to 15 kV, up to
31.5 kA, up to 1,250 A)
––Disconnecting function:
5,000 ×, 10,000 ×
––Ready-to-earth function:
W D 5,000 ×, 10,000 ×
––Circuit-breaker function:
Dimensions Dimensions in mm 30,000 ×
Width (spacing) W 630  A / 1,000  A / 1,250  A 600 • Type-approved by LRS, DNV,
GL, ABS, RMR
2,000  A / 2,500  A 900
• Internal arc classification for:
Height H Standard design 2,250 (W = 600); ––Wall-standing arrangement:
2,550 (W = 900)
IAC A FL 31.5 kA, 1 s
Depth D Wall-standing arrangement 1,250 ––Free-standing arrangement:
Free-standing arrangement 1,250
IAC A FLR 25 kA / 31.5 kA, 1 s

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