Transmission & Distribution

SB6 123-245 kV - SF6 circuit breaker

SB6
SF6 circuit breaker
with gas – dynamic
operating mechanism

Powerful
Up to 50Ka Isc
10.000 CO mechanical
endurance

Simple
Poles are delivered
complete and ready
to operate:
Fit them onto the simple
structure
Fill up the SF6 gas
Plug-in the electrical
connectors
……….operate
Integrated pole + operating
mechanism,self – contained
architecture
Free lay – out

Reliable
Protected stoperating
mechanism
Only static SF6 to air seals
“Sealed for life” concept
40 years experience of puffer
interrupter

Safe
All moving parts housed
Tested seismic capability 0,5g
 A. Interrupter
B. Insulating, support column
C. Operating mechanism
D. Local Control Cubicle
E. Interconnection cables
F. Support structure

DESIGN
Each breaker consists of three identical poles, each one is a complete functional unit comprising the
interrupter,
the insulating column and a power actuator driven by the SF6 gas of the pole in a closed cycle.
Each pole is installed over a small simple lattice structure.
A local control cubicle (LCC) provides for the control of the three-pole unit, connected to each pole via
cable(s)
with plug-in gas-tight connector(s).
The density switch of each pole is installed inside the operating mechanism enclosure.
A glass window allows to see the mechanical position indicator.

A design combining simplicity, reliability and safety

Only one technique provides insulation, current interruption and contacts operation.
The breaking chambers and the operating mechanism are totally enclosed, assembled
and factory tested, for minimum on site works and optimized maintenance.
Static interfaces between SF6 and atmosphere : no dynamic revolving or sliding joints.
Routine maintenance is unnecessary and environment is protected.
Safety is improved as there are no accessible moving parts.
No mechanical assembly on site related to operating mechanism ( no pipes, no ganging,
no setting).

Application
Outdoor installation in AIS substations
Protection of lines, cables, reactors and capacitors
Standards : IEC 60056 and 62271-100

GAS DYNAMIC OPERATING MECHANISM PRINCIPLE

The energy for actuating the main contacts is provided by SF6 pressure differential between :
The volume formed by interrupter and the insulating column (1)
The volume of the operating mechanism enclosure (2)

Opening (fig 1):

The interrupter (1) is at rated normal SF6 pressure for insulation and interruption. The mechanism (2) is
low pressure rated.
Opening (fig 2):
On control signal, the valve group (3) directs the gas in the front of piston (4) to open the contact. At the
end of the operation
the driving gas inside the cylinder is released to expansion volume (2).
Gas recovery (fig 3):
A sealed compressor (5) housed inside the expansion enclosure (2) restores the pressure in the upper
chamber.
Closing (fig 4):
On control signal, the valve group (3) directs the gas behind the piston (4) to close the contact. At the
end of the operation
the driving gas inside the cylinder is released to expansion volume (2).
Closing (fig 5):
The sealed compressor (5) restores the pressure in the upper chamber.
 A. HV terminal
B. Fixed arcing contact
C. Nozzle
D. Moving main contact
E. Upper porcelain insulator
F. Insulating rod
G. Opening valve group
H. Closing valve group
I. Auxiliary contacts
J. Compressor
K. Gas filling valve
L. Plug-in electric connector
M. Density switch
N. Spring toggle device
O. Double effect piston
P. Filter
Q. Lower porcelain insulator
R. Moving arcing contact
S. Fixed main contact
T. Molecular sieves
U. Coils
A. High pressure volume
B. Low pressure volume

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Rated voltage Ur kVrms 123 145 170 245
Interrupters / pole nr 1 1 1
Type SB6 123 SB6 145 SB6 170 SB6 245
Rated frequency Fr Hz 50 / 60
Insulation levels
- Power frequency kVrms 230 275 325 460 (*)
- BIL 1,2/50ms kVp 550 650 750 1050 (**)
Rated continuous current Ir Α 3150 3150-4000
Symmetrical breaking capacity Isc kA 31,5 - 40 31,5 - 40 -50
Making capacity kAp 2,5 times Isc (50Hz) - 2,6 times Isc (60Hz)
Duration of short circuit s 1-3
Rated break time ms 50
Rayed closing time ms <70
Operating sequence O-0,3s-CO-3min-CO or O.0,3s-CO-1min-CO or CO-15s-CO
Minimum creepage distance mm/kV according to pollution levels of IEC 60815
Ambient temperature range °C -25 to + 55
Seismic capability g 0,3 / 0,5
(*) a version is also available for 530kV to earth and / or across open gap
(**) a version is also available for 1200kVp to earth and / or across open gap
 Installation Tests
easy erection pole by pole transported as a complete CB type tested according to
unit IEC Standards
installation without need of a specialist (no Seismic tested 0,5g
adjustments no dismantling or re-assembly) before delivery each CB
extremely simple civil works (no need of tight must pass routine tests in
tolerances) accordance with IEC
pre-wired LCC for each CB a routine test
half a day installation time report is issued with actual
simplified adaptation to existing civil works test results

Maintenance Notes
for many applications , interrupters can be modules and columns are
considered maintenance free(electric endurance transported with SF6 at
>800kA cumulated under short circuit conditons) 0.04 barg ; 1st filling gas
only periodic non-invasive checks suggested cylinders remain
inspection after 5000 operations customer's property
gas and / or support
Limits of standard supply structure can be excluded
from the supply on request
The supply normally includes : primary and earthing
poles with brown porcelains clamps can be supplied
standard insulator creepage 25mm/kV on request
support structure per pole the factory is certified
LCC and cables to poles
SF6 gas for 1st filling Main options
set of accessories for site assembly (no standard
tools included) overpressure relief device on poles
aluminium terminal pads drilled to IEC/NEMA, extended creepage 31mm/kV and higher
single sided synchronized switching
earthing connection points on structures grey porcelains
standard centre-line distances customized phase distances
O-CO-CO stored operations different terminal pads or double sided
a.c. motor supply undervoltage tripping coil
specific versions for –30° or –35°C
d.c. supply for the motor

Dimensions: type/mm A B C D E F G I CB mass kg

SB6 123 / 145 2575 3900 5350 800 1800 390 620 2200 1800
SB6 170 2575 4090 5730 800 1800 390 620 2500 2160
SB6 245 2575 4535 6520 800 1800 390 620 3200 2700
SB6 245 extended 2575 4735 7020 800 1800 390 620 3200 3050

Design, data, dimensions are indicative and subject to change without notice

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