Switchgear and Substations

3.2 Medium-Voltage Switchgear

Integrated automatic power factor correction With SITRABLOC, power factor correction is integrated from the very beginning. Unavoidable energy losses e.g., due to magnetization in the case of motors and transformers are balanced out with power capacitors directly in the low-voltage network. The advantages are that the level of active power transmitted increases and energy costs are reduced (g. 3.2-41). Reliability of supply With the correctly designed transformer output, the n-1 criterion is no longer a problem. Even if one module fails (e.g., a mediumvoltage switching device or a cable or transformer), power continues to be supplied without the slightest interruption. None of the drives comes to a standstill, and the whole manufacturing plant continues to run reliably. With SITRABLOC, the power is where it is needed and it is safe, reliable and economical. n-1 operating mode n-1 criteria With the respective design of a factory grid on the MV side as well as on the LV side, the so-called n-1 criteria is fullled. In case one component fails on the line side of the transformer (e.g., circuit-breaker or transformer or cable to transformer) no interruption of the supply on the LV side will occur (g. 3.2-42). Load required 5,000 kVA = 4 x 1,250 kVA. In case one load center (SITRABLOC) is disconnected from the MV network, the missing load will be supplied via the remaining three (n-1) load centers. SITRABLOC is a combination of everything that presentday technology has to offer. The GEAFOL cast-resin transformers are just one example of this. Their output is 100 % load without fans plus reserves of up to 140 % with fans. The safety of operational staff is ensured even in the direct vicinity of the installation. Another example is the SENTRON high-current busbar system. It can be laid out in any arrangement, is easy to install and conducts the current wherever you like With almost no losses. The most important thing, however, is the uniformity of SITRABLOC throughout, regardless of the layout of the modules. The technology at a glance (table 3.2-26, g. 3.2-44, next page) SITRABLOC can cope with any requirements. Its features include: A transformer cubicle with or without fans (AN/AF operation) GEAFOL cast-resin transformers with make-proof earthing switch AN operation 1,250 kVA, AF operation 1,750 kVA (g. 3.2-43, next page) External medium-voltage switchgear with fuse/switchdisconnectors Low-voltage circuit-breakers Automatic reactive-power compensation: up to 500 kVAr unrestricted, up to 300 kVAr restricted The SENTRON high-current busbar system: connection to high-current busbar systems from all directions SIMATIC ET 200/PROFIBUS interface for central monitoring system (if required).

LV busway Tap-off unit with HRC fuses

Consumer distribution incl. control SITRABLOC Fig. 3.2-40: Location sketch

Rated voltage Transformer rating AN/AF Transformer operating mode Power factor correction Busway system Degree of protection Dimensions (min) (LxHxD) Weight approx.

12 kV and 24 kV 1,250 kV A/1,750 kVA 100 % AN up to 40 C 140 % AF up to 500 kVAr without reactors up to 300 kVAr with reactors 1,250 A; 1,600 A; 2,500 A IP23 for transformer housing IP43 for LV cubicles 3,600 mm x 2,560 mm x 1,400 mm 6,000 kg

Table 3.2-26: Technical data of SITRABLOC

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