we w CATALOG SECTION 900 BULLETIN 900 May, 1980 ‘Spersedes Bulletin 900, dated Avot, 1963 The equipment described in this bulletin performs in accordance with NEMA Standards Publication SG2-1954, paragraphs SG2-5.09, SG2-5.10, and SG25.11 TYPE BPA ~ The BPA isa heavy duty power fuse in voltage ratings from 7.2 KY through 69 kV, and continuous eurrent ratings of 100 and 200 amperes, with interrupting capacities as high as 934,000 KVA symmetrical at 69 KV. It can be ‘mounted in the vertical, horizontal underhung, or 45° under- hhung position A vatiely of fuse holders are available in 100 and 200 ampere continuous current ratings. The fuse holder shoutd be selected on the basis of interrupting capacity requited and the continuous current rating of the largest size of fuse link to be used. The fuse mounting (entire power fuse assembly less the fuse holder) has a 200 amp continuous current rating Both the BPA and the HPA power fuses are available in “Vee” mountings in voltages from 34.5 kV through 69 RV, 100 and 200 continuous amperes. Refer to the factory For dimensions and weights TYPE HPA ~ The HPA is an extra-heayy duty power fuse ‘vith voltage ratings from 7.2 kV through 161 kV. The HPA is available in continuous current ratings of 100, 200, 300, and 490 amperes: and interrupting capactties as high as 3,480,000, KVA symmetrical at 161 KV, Tt can be mounted in the vertical, horizontal underhung, or 45° underhung position, The HPA should be selected when interrupting capacities above those of the BPA are required, or when continuous ‘currents are above 200 amperes, or when additional capa cities are anticipated. The fuse mounting has a 400 amp continuous rating. Both the BPA and the HPA are highly economical to use: To replace the fuse in service after an in- terruption requires only an inexpensive fuse link — not the entire fuse holder. See page 3. <4 Southern —~ States, Inc. The Quality Name In High Voltage Products Southern States, Inc. BPA and HPA POWER FUSES 7.2-161 kV 100-200-300-400 AMPS st FicuRe + LQies BPA 23 kV 200 Amp - a) oN Figure 2 NPA 89KV 200 Amp __Operation Southern Stat’ BPA and HPA will interupt + full range a combination of ore aidilled sunilary fuse tube and horn fof fault curents, from those just high enough to melt the fos fiber lined fuse holder with expendable cap, plus elector sina, ble element to those at the maximum rating of the fuse. Using these fuses handle both tow and high favits with equal ease {Low Current Faults ™ “dh oO In figure 4-A, the fusible element melts, causing an ac in 2 the mass of borie acid powder packed in the auxiliary fuse tube. ‘The boric acid instantly volatiles into steam, which cools and - extinguishes the are. Although of relatively small volume, the le f AI {gas confined by the cap atthe top ofthe tube, and momen- Re ‘ tatily, by the sealing disc at the bottom, allowing a relatively Ns I & high pressure to build up. Sing Sc hat aint i ‘The ejector spring snaps the link out of the fuse tube, and Sans MoMA aE —_ \ is quick and efficient, the fuse holder drops out to the open position. Fault interruption Figure 4A Initial Stage of Low Fault Figure 48 Operation Completed, High Current Faults ‘The method of interrupting a high current fault is, in some ways, the opposite of a low cusrent fault, in that rather than containing a small amount of gas, large volumes of it must be ‘vented quickly. Also, the hardware must be protected from the shock of the operation. The best way to accomplish this is to vent the fuse tube from bath ends; this dissipates the pressure and, at the same time, eliminates the “rocket effect” by allow- ing the exhaust forces to cancel each other. In the drawings at right, figure S-A shows the initial stage in which the sealing dise begins to clear the bore of the link. Figure 5-B shows the expulsion of the cap and the free venting from both ends of the fuse tube. The circuit is interrupted, the fuse holder swings to the open position, and the uni i ready to be r-fse Figure Int Sage of High Fault Fig 8. Opsation Completed << en Fates Beast Set Corona Above certain voltages, corona eauses the formation of acid (from ozone and atmospheric nitrogen), and thus corrosion to the fuse link and fuse tube lining. To protect these parts from damage, the BPA and the HPA use a con- ductive shield within the fuse tube thaf transfers the high potential gradient from the link to the surface of the fuse tube itself. This reduces the dielectric stress to levels below which corona is initiated, The electrostatic shield is used ‘on ratings of 46 kV and above (where corona becomes significant) and with no impairment of any performance criteria. fo eee ee cele eeeeas Suttetin $00 Page 2 Southern States, Inc.ne of the signiieant advantages associated with the BPA and NPA pe Economy omer fee 8 the hr oct sf tearing thewe mae io sere aera perton. A pera tase Ki, Wer ely Sina dy attra eta ee | net ta eupnbte rape fe ak scsy, and diye vedesng Wool No | Amperen “Rie tine Ks ae evallale four speed ence: PE Calo speed). PM Cnedios — | is speed Bt ‘hd tie EELNEMA Type PE: Tine caret character ies ate ave! Comusution sopra pipes of these inks ae ented 125-200 om Bag. 250-300 Te fz vreompendra that inks le applied in fuse Wodess im aceon conninatign chart at abt STANDARD RE-FUSING PROCEDURE, FOR FUSES RATED 100 AMPERES (FIGURE 7! UEP 2. Iroc tip of eefsing Inte lower end of fe tbe: Push Tink through tube wail ejetor pring teats on counterlored Shoulder inside fuse tbe FOR FUSES RATED 200-300-400 AMPERES (FIGURE 8) STEP 1. Install reSusing too in fhe Bink and remove bution head te'shown, Nort: Refusing too! ie lefthand thread | L | 380-409 STEP 2, Pall refusing tosh, com presing ejector spring. Screw Kraton head onto threaded free Removeand diveard re-tosing too LUNK-HOLDER COORDINATION /AFTER FAULT INTERRUPTION YOU REPLACE ONLY THE LINK. into place Screw expendable cap SHEP Tose tip of refusing tol inte lower end of fuse tube Buch Tink through ube unit ejector spring eats on counterbored hovlder inside fuse tube ‘SEF 1. Install relosng tal in fuse lnk and emose buitoniesd ar shown. Nove” HeSusiay toa iiss Tefhand rhnead PROCEDURE FOR TERMINATING LOWER CABLE ON FUS! STEP 3, Pull te-fusing tol, com essing lector spring” Shrctat Nore: "Seren bation heed onto threaded ferrule in position shown Remove and dieard 10 fusing too ES OF ALL RATINGS (FIGURE 9) ‘SIP & Scrow expendable cap Im to place taking care not to remore silcone sealing cerapouad applied inalde cap r i, HHP 2, Poll ik ih ad ighton ia STEP 3. Clip excess cable, STEP A Fuse holder Is now Vendy for ersien Butttin 900 Page 3BPA Voltage: 7.2 - 69 kV Continuous Current: 100 and 200 Amperes Fuse Mounting Continuous Current: 200 Amperes 1. C. at 69 kV (KVA symmetrical): 934,000 (1) Extra large operating eye for convenience. (2) All fuse tubes are high strength fibreglass. With: in type and voltage rating, all fuse holders are interchangeable. (3) Selflocking hinge assembly with snubber. (4) Terminal connectors available at extra cost (Refer co factory). Terminal pads have two 9/16” holes on 1-3/4" centers. Lower terminal connectors can be bolted to either side of hinge. (5) NEMA cap and pin, or post insulators as speci fied. (6) Galvanized steel channel base unless otherwise specified. (7) Socket for removing fuse holder will accommo: date standard hooksticks, but due to increased control when lifting, Southern States. recom ends its bayonet head hookstick OQeene ee encloses upper contacts, en- 2 8PA.9 KY, 100-amp. es i i hhances operation in ice. Widely flaired guides insure perfect closing, even when the lineman stands well to one side. ~ Fevers loop contact — iver plated, c Fuse node contact FIGURE 12 braze sver sip CONTACTS —— amptitac!®ravere oop contacts are uted on both the jaw and the hinge, Basically the sam ‘cco design used on Southern States high volt take aovantage of the EMP gonerated Increase the presure across the current transfer points, greatly sing to contet security. All Southern States power fuse contacts tre aivertoaliver, ving fouls 0 2. postive latching by the ‘The upper contacts oe and widely trea FIGURE 11 configuration ix comman to both the power fuse, with the HPA HINGE ~The hinge on both the BPA and HPA ix anit. fering from the BPA only inthe use of dial contact leaves and focking 10 Insure tng shocks are carried by the hinge heavier construction. When closed, the power fuse ie posit Kalo holder in the hiege throughout He Iatehad, and only an interruption or a pll on the operating eve is axis lange for convent hook f makes ramovst of the fuse holder Southern States, Inc.Voltage: 7.2-161 kV Continuous Current: 100, 200, 300, and 400 Amps Fuse Mounting Continuous Current: 400 Amperes LC. at 161 KV (KVA symmetrical): 3,480,000 (1) Extra large operating eye for convenience. (2). All fuse tubes are high strengch fibreglass. With in type and voltage rating, all fuse holders are interchangeable. (3) Selflocking hinge assembly with snubber. (4) Terminal connectors available at extra cost (Refer to factory). Terminal pads have two 9/16" holes on 1-3/4” centers. Lower terminal connectors can be bolted to either side of hinge. (5) NEMA cap and pin, or post insulators as speci- fied (6) Galvanized steel channel base unless otherwise specified. (7). Socket for removing fuse holder will accommo- date standard hooksticks, but due to increased control when lifting, Southern States recom: mends its bayonet head hookstick (8) Sleet hood fully encloses upper contacts, en- hhances operation in ice. Widely flaired guides insure perfect closing, even when the lineman stands well tb one side. ® / 4 w 3 UNDO, on FIGURE 13 Fuse strated is fn HPA 69 kV, 200 am. w Schematic drawing showing Amplitact® contact. FIGURE 14 Cutaway drawing showing current flow through mounting contacts, and fuse holder. FIGURE 15 SNUBBER - Gown ‘euhion the shock on fuse holder swigs to an inverted posi ‘adustabie In the field, takes effect only f have moved wel! beyond the rest a 18 BPA and the HPA have #snubber to ‘use harder nd ingultor when the ‘The snubber, whichis ‘the upper contacts Buttetin 900 — PaesDimensions and Weights Southern States, Inc.Specifications Buitetin 900 Poge7Fuse Kits ‘The fuse kts tabulated below were sprvifcally designed for use in Southern States Types BPA and HPA fuses, No other type of links ate suitable for use in these fuses. Four speed ratios, indicated by the prefixes PF, PM. PX, of PE are available as shown below. Time-carrent characteristic curves are available upon request It is important to observe the recommended link-holder coordination chart fisted on Page 11 Wher ordering links, please establish complete catalog number by preceding code number with fase kit type of desired speed ratio. For example: to specify a 69 ky, 75 mp Type PF link, look under 69 kw colunn adjacent to 5 amp rating. The code number is 69075. Precede this number with ‘Type PF. Your correct catalog number is PRe9075. FUSE KITS FOR FUSES RATED 7.2K — 69K aos 23100 ise 23100 ‘280 75300 80 00 CATALOG CODE NUMAERS 1s00s M3007 $020 seas | Sais 115030 130090 Mors 130075 13000 13to00 00100 M5100, seo 101300 13180 13030 Southern 7 a _ - States, nc.