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63 kA Power/Vac Metalclad Switchgear

4.76 kV - 500 MVA 8.25 kV - 900 MVA 15.0 kV - 1500 MVA An expanded offering from GE PS&C Switchgear exceeds the latest ANSI C37.06 recommended ratings Applications Close/eliminate bus ties Reduce/eliminate need for current-limiting reactors or higher impedance transformers Simplify large motor starting requirements Provide protection for larger generators and transformers Retrofit/upgrade existing Power/Vac installations

GE Power Switching & Controls

63 kA Rated Power/Vac Metalclad Switchgear

Product Description

63kA rated, 1kV to 15kV Available as new metalclad switchgear equipment and retrofit/upgrade equipment for existing Power/Vac installations Based on the ML-17 breaker mechanism which has more than 25 years of excellent field experience Manufactured by GE PS&C Switchgear Operation in Burlington, Iowa qualified as an ISO-9002 manufacturer since 1992 UL and CSA listings available as an option

ENHANCED RELIABILITY System reliability is enhanced by allowing system sources to remain on-line, eliminating source transfers, optimizing processes and accomodating increased short circuit ratings from motors. COST and SPACE SAVINGS Total system cost savings - including equipment, space, installation and operating losses - cost reductions are achievable through the reduction/elimination of mutliple bus ties, current limiting reactors, high impedance transformers and complex motor starting schemes. IMPROVING POWER QUALITY By simplifying system design, installation and operation, this higher rating allows the user to achieve more consistant power quality. SAFE OPERATION Vacuum interrupters are housed in insulated support barriers, providing a greater degree of isolation between phases. Vertical insulation prevents ready adherence of contaminants, which can cause tracking and flashover.

Benefits
EXPANDED RATINGS Expanded metalclad switchgear ratings provide greater design flexibility by permitting alternative choices for system configuration, equipment type and protection. EASY UPGRADES on EXISTING POWER/VAC Retrofit upgrades on most existing Power/Vac can be achieved without total system redesign; simply replace the breakers with this higher rating and modify the bus bracing. The physical size of this breaker is the same as that of other Power/Vac breakers.

Technical Data Summary

Nominal Voltage Range Rated Maximum Voltage Rated Short Circuit Current Nominal MVA Class Voltage Range Factor (K) Frequency Continuous Current @ 60 Hz Amps Low Frequency Withstand 1 Minute Dry Impulse Voltage B.L.L. Duty Cycle Interrupting Time Assymetry Factor (S) Close and Latch Capability 500MVA 4.16kV 4.76kV 7.2kV 8.25kV 63kA 900MVA 1.0 50/60 Hz 1200, 2000, 3000, 3500 or 4000 19kV 60kV 36kV 95kV CO + 15s + CO 5 Cycles 1.1 170kA Trip Coil 36kV 95kV 1500MVA 13.8kV 15.0kV 3 sec. Short Time Current Capability Transient Recovery Voltage Reclosing Time Reclosing Duty Factor (R) # of Operation - No Load # of Op. - Between Servicing Spare Auxiliary Switch Contacts Operator Designation Control Voltage Close Coil and Monitor 8.9kV 63kA 15.5kV < 10 Cycles 100% 10,000 2,000 2a, 3b ML-17H 48V, 125V, 250V DC; 120V, 240V AC 48V, 125V, 250V DC; 240V AC requires separate capacitor trip unit 28.2kV

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GE Power Switching & Controls