Power Circuit Breaker
33-402B
242 kV Type PMRI
The PMRI breaker is designed with components and
experience gained through other quality ABB SF6
breakers. This experience and the unequalled perfor-
mance records of ABB breakers stands as a model for
this design.
The 242PMRI breaker consists of three cast aluminum
tanks containing interrupter units that are mounted on
a single support frame. The interphase torsional shafts
are decoupled and supported by bearing connections
to the center phase bellcrank. Three operating rods
extend up from the HMB-2S operating mechanism
which has three separate hydraulic actuators to drive
each pole independently.
Options and Accessories
· high-creep and high-altitude bushings
· condition monitoring
· synchronous switching
· high seismic design
· suitable down to -55oC ambient (tank heaters required
for operation below -30o)
Standard Features
· dead tank design
· HMB-2S hydraulic spring operating mechanism
· independent pole operating capability
Descriptive Bulletin
· ASME pressure vessel certification for unfired
pressure vessels
· 3-cycle interrupting time
· single self-blast interrupter per phase
· three tank construction
· exterior bushing current transformers
· control cabinet houses the mechanism, current
transformer terminal blocks and the electrical
control components
· porcelain or composite bushings meet or exceed all
applicable ANSI and NEMA design specifications
· isolated gas systems provided per pole with mini-gas
monitor and pressure gauge
· design tested to meet or exceed ANSI standards
The ABB Advantage . . . .
Ø Point-on-wave switching of each phase using the
ABB Synchronous Control Unit to virtually eliminate
voltage transients when switching capacitor banks
can improve overall power quality for your customers.
Ø Light-weight design reduces foundation requirements
and saves construction cost.
Ø Gas monitor on each phase eliminates gas tubing to
reduce or eliminate gas leaks.
Ø Current transformers can be replaced or changed in
the field without removing the bushings, minimizing
replacement costs.
Ø Available composite bushings eliminate the cost to
hot-wash bushings in the field.
Ø Simple, low-energy mechanism results in lower
mechanical stresses during breaker operation,
reducing maintenance costs.
Ø High-performance interrupter for definite purpose
breaker reduces the potential for overvoltages caused
by restrikes when switching capacitor banks.
Ø Installation services available ranging from complete
turn-key to technical assistance can minimize
installation costs.
ABB stands ready to work with you, the customer, to
provide technical expertise, training and support to
reduce your total cost of ownership.
 Shipping and Installation

The 242PMRI power circuit breaker is shipped fully assembled. By extending the breaker legs, mounting
the breaker on the pad and adding the required quantity of SF6 gas, the breaker is ready for testing and
service.

DIMENSION IN INCHES
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O
171 94½ 83½ 83½ 70 54 52 19 57-7/8 62-7/8 102 159 170¼ 178 23

DIMENSION IN INCHES
P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA
106 35 101 81¾ 68 12 61-7/16 76¾ 16-7/16 156 200¼ 102½

60 Hz BIL Chopped
Maximum Continuous Interrupting Freq. KV Wave kV Crest
Breaker kV, RMS A, RMS kA, RMS kV Crest 2µ 3µ
1200
2000 20 425 900
242PMRI 242 1160 1040
3000 40 460* 1050*
4000
* IEC performance option.

2.0 6.0
Current (kA)
Voltage (pu)

3.0
1.0
Random closing
50 -3.0
50 (worst case)
-1.0
Time (ms)
-6.0
-2.0

ABB Inc. 2.0 6.0

125 Theobold Avenue
Current (kA)
Voltage (pu)

1.0 3.0
Greensburg, PA 15601 Synchronous
Phone: (724) 838-5204 50
-3.0
50 Closing
Fax: (724) 838-5299 -1.0
Time (ms)
-6.0
www.abbhvsg.com -2.0
Time (ms)
June 2001