TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 36 KV 1000 MVA VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKERS (V.C.B.

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1.0 SCOPES This specification covers the manufacture, assembly, testing at Manufacturer Works, supply and delivery of 36 KV outdoor, 1000 MVA Vacuum Circuit breaker complete with accessories required for its satisfactory operation including 3 no. CTs per breaker and common structure for erection of VCB and CTs on the same, at various destinations in respective DISCOM. The technical specification for 36 kV CTs is enclosed separately. TYPE AND RATING The 36 KV, Vacuum Circuit breaker shall be suitable for outdoor operation in solidly grounded system under climatic conditions specified herein and should have the following ratings. i) Nominal system voltage 33 KV ii) Highest system voltage 36 KV iii) Rated voltage of Vacuum circuit breaker. 36 KV iv) Interrupting capacity 1000 MVA v) Rated normal current 1250 A vi) Rated frequency 50 c/s vii) Rated basic insulation level 170 KV viii) Rated short circuit current. 16 KA ix) Rated short circuit making current 35 KA x) Total break time for any current up to the rated breaking current. Not more than 4 cycles xi) Control circuit vo1tage 24 V.D.C. xii) Type of tripping Trip free xiii) Operating Mechanism Spring xiv) Rated operation duty cycle 0-0.3 Sec-CO-3 min-CO STANDARD: The 36 KV, Vacuum circuit breaker shall comply with the requirements of latest issue of IEC-56 except where specified otherwise in this specification. Equipment having better quality then the standards mentioned might also be considered provided documentary evidences are furnished. GENERAL: The 36 KV, 1000 MVA, vacuum circuit breaker shall be supplied as complete unit in all respects. The 36 KV, vacuum circuit breakers shall provide for rapid and smooth interruption of current under all conditions, completely suppressing all undesirable phenomenon even under the most severe and persistent short circuit conditions or while interrupting small currents, leading or lagging reactive currents. The rate of rise of re-striking voltage across the circuit breaker, switching on inductive or capacitive load, should not exceed 2.5 times the normal phase to neutral voltage. The total break time for the circuit breaker through out the range of their operating duty shall be stated in the tender and guaranteed particulars of the breaker. MOUNTING: The vacuum circuit breaker shall be suitable for mounting on galvanized steel structures. These prices of necessary structures for mounting the circuit breakers shall be included

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in the price of the Vacuum circuit breakers. 1.4 CONSTRUCTION: The Vacuum circuit breaker shall consist of three identical phases used with a common operating Mechanism. The prices of vacuum circuit breaker should include the prices of necessary special tools for the erection & maintenance. List of such tools should be furnished with the tender. OPERATING DUTY: Operating duty of the breaker should be 0-0.3 sec. CO-3min-CO. TEMPERATURE RISE: The maximum temperature attained by any part of the equipment when in service at site under continuous full load condition and exposed to the direct rays of sun, shall not exceed the permissible limit specified in the relevant standard. When the standards specify limits of temperature rise these shall not exceed when corrected for the difference between ambient temp, at site and the ambient temperature specified in the approved specification. INSULATION OF CIRCUIT BREAKER: The insulation to ground between open contact and between phases of the completely assembled circuit breakers shall be capable of withstanding satisfactorily dielectric test voltage corresponding to the basic insulation level specification in clause 1.1 i.e. 170 KV CPERATING MECHANISM: GENERAL: The circuit breaker operating mechanism shall be highly reliable and will have sufficient energy to provide full making and latching current ability of all the poles simultaneously. The circuit breakers shall be power operated by motorized spring mechanism. The three poles of the breaker shall operate simultaneously through a mechanical coupling. The operating mechanism should be strong, positive, quick and removable without disturbing other parts of the beaker. The mechanism of the breaker shall be such that the failure of spring will not prevent tripping. The mechanism shall be trip free electrically and mechanically. All working parts in the mechanism shall be corrosion resistant material and all bearing which require greasing shall be equipped with pressure grease fitting. Suitable anti pumping feature shall be incorporated in the circuit breaker. There shall be no objectionable rebound and operating mechanism shall not require any critical adjustment. i. It shall be strong, rigid, positive and fast in operation. Provision shall be made for local electrical control and local/remote selection with enough contact in the cubical of the breaker. Manual emergency local tripping arrangement shall be provided on the breaker for use in emergency during maintenance. This emergency trip is intended for user, shall a failure of any part of D.C. control circuits including trip coil takes place preventing remote electrical tripping. ii. The control circuits shall be designed to operate on 24 V D.C. or any other required voltage by changing the operating coils of the breaker.

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 Breaker shall be provided with ON/OFF mechanical indicator in position so that a man standing on ground may easily see it, with the mechanism housing closed. The operation counter shall be provided. Electrical tripping of the breaker shall be performed by shunt trip coil. A shunt trip coil shall operate correctly under all operating conditions of the circuit breaker and all values of supply voltage between 50% to 110% of the rated voltage. A closing release shall operate correctly at all values of voltage between 80% to 110% of the rated voltage Working parts of the mechanism shall be made of corrosion resisting material. Bearings, which require grease, shall be equipped with pressure type grease fitting. Bearing pins, bolt nuts and other parts shall be adequately pinned or locked to prevent loosening or changing adjustment with repeated operation of the breaker. Power supply for auxiliaries will be available at 415 volts, 3 phases, 50 hertz, 230 volts, single phase, 50 hertz or 24 volts D.C.

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OPERATING MECHANISM HOUSING: Operating mechanism and all accessories shall be enclosed in a weather proof cabinet of high strength, steel construction, the thickness of which shall not be less than 2 mm. Hinged door giving access to the mechanism at the front shall be provided. Suitable gaskets to make the mechanism housing water proof, dust proof and vermin proof, the housing latch shall accommodate padlock, a common marshalling box for the three poles of the breaker shall be provided. Suitable 230 volts A.C. heaters shall be mounted in the housing to prevent condensation, so that the cubicle temperature is always maintained approximately 100C above the outside air temperature. Miniature circuit breaker shall also be provided Terminal board shall be furnished in the mechanism housing. Terminals for D.C. shall be isolated from each other. Terminal for the control and other circuit shall be suitable for accommodating 2.5 sq. mm copper conductor cable loads, spare terminal for control wiring in the housing shall be provided. Insulation material shall be such that it shall not support combustion. Suitable rated switches AC supply shall be provided in mechanism to enable control supply of the breaker to be cut off. A 5amp. 3 pin plus point with control switch shal1 be provided. BUSHING AND INSULATORS: Porcelain used for bushing shall be homogenous, free from lamination, cavities and other flaws of imperfections that might affect the mechanical or dielectric quality and shall be thoroughly vitrified, tough and impervious to moisture. Glazing of the porcelain shall be uniform and brown in colour, free from blisters, burns and other defects. Bushing shall be designed to have ample insulation, mechanical strength and rigidity for the conditions under which they will be used. All bushing of identical rating shall be interchangeable. Puncture strength of bushings shall be greater than flashover value, when operating at normal rated voltage. There shall be no electric discharge between the conductor and bushings, which could cause corrosion or injury to conductors, insulators or supports by the formation of substance produced by chemical action. No radio disturbance shall be caused by the bushings when operating at the normal rated voltage. All iron parts shall be given hot dip zinc/chrome coating and all joints shall be air tight. Porcelain parts shall be designed by grinding and metal parts by machining. Bushing design shall be such as to ensure a uniform compression on the joints. The basic insulation level of the breaking chamber porcelain, insulator supports etc. shall be 170 KV peak and shall be suitable for insulation in heavily polluted atmosphere with minimum total creepage distance as per relevant IEC. The minimum clearance in air between phase and live parts to earth shall be as per IEC.

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Necessary cable glands for the cables of the operating mechanism shall be provided along with a large common gland plate and the cost shall be included in the price of circuit breaker. Total requirement and size of the cable glands will be as below: 1. 2 x 2.5 sq. mm Cu cable 4 Nos. 2. 4 x 2.5 sq. mm Cu cable 5 Nos. 3. 6 x 2.5 sq. mm Cu cable 3 Nos. 4. 10 x 2.5 sq. mm Cu cable 1 No. 4.0 A vertical take-off facility should be provided with horizontal take off from C.B. Upper terminal only. Horizontal take-off is required for lower terminal of circuit breaker. 5.0 CONTACTS Main contacts shall have ample area and contact pressure for carrying the rated current and the short time rated current of the breaker without excessive temperature rise, which may cause pitting or welding. Main contacts shall be first to open and last to close so that there will be little contact burning and wearing. Arcing contacts shall be first to close and last to open. Tips of arcing contacts shall be silver-plated or have a tungsten alloy tipping. 6.0 INTERLOCKS Provision shall be made to enable mechanical / electrical interlocking with opening or closing of the isolator with the circuit breaker. 3 Nos. castle type locks with one key for each circuit breaker as well as associated isolators shall be supplied along with the circuit breaker. Details of the lock shall be as per drawing given in annexure enclosed. A switch (KS), which will be actuated by the insertion of key, should be provided as shown in the enclosed scheme. 6.1 The following interlocks shall be provided on the vacuum circuit breaker each with 2 contacts. 6.2 ON VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER i) Spare contact for tripping ii) All the three poles of the breaker shall trip simultaneously on an electrical command. 7.0 AUXILIARY SWITCHES Circuit breaker shall be provided with 6 normally open and 6 normally closed contacts. All Switches shall be driven positively i.e. (not by spring) in both directions. 7.1 Normal positions of auxiliary switches refer to contact position when circuit breaker is open. 8.0 TERMINAL CONNECTORS 6 Nos. rigid type aluminium terminal connectors each suitable for ACSR DOG conductor with 90 mm center to center spacing shall be provided with each circuit breaker. The temperature at the clamp shall not exceed 80oC two number grounding terminals suitable for clamping the ground conductor shall be provided on breaker. The terminal connector shall conform in respect of temperature rise, tensile strength and short circuit breaking current withstanding capacity tests etc. as per IS 5561-1970 or its latest revision thereof. 9. 9.1 9.2 TERMINAL BLOCK AND DETAIL WIRING Terminal connections in the terminal block shall have the following features and must be provided with shorting links. For the safe contact conditions and tightness of screws, the terminals, Body Bridge, pressure pad and the screws shall be of high strength brass. The outer surface of all metal parts shall be nickel plated for protection against atmospheric effects. 24 Nos. terminals for current transformers as spares shall be provided in the circuit breaker cubicle on a separate terminal block. Elmax make terminals shall be provided.

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These terminals shall have a facility of inserting testing bushes. Four number testing bushes shall also be supplied fitted in the terminal block. 9.3 9.4 SCREW LOCKING Al the screw shall be secured by reaction principle against unintentional self-loosening. THREADING The threading parts shall be such that if the screws are adequately tightened for checking purposes shall not break or become free. For studs and screws, female threads shall be produced by using flaw less tap to get strong threads. CLAMPING OF CONDUCTORS Terminal connector shall be such that the conductors can be fixed with adequate contact pressure and without undue damage to the conductor. While tightening the screw or nuts, the terminals connectors shall not move or get displaced. For the easy connections even the thinnest conductor and providing rigid connecting without any damage, the bottom of the terminal body shall be flat. The terminal connector shall also be suitable for accommodating at least 2 cores of 2.5-sq.mm copper conductor cable. Without any pre-operation viz. lugs, clamping, solder etc. TERMINAL BLOCKS These shall be made from high-grade melamine thermosetting moulding powder having the highest unit tracking property. The impact strength shall be between 0017-0019 N tested in accordance with clause No. 3.2 table-1 of IS: 3669 B-1966. Testing method must be adopted as per clause-II of IS 2221 of 1962. Terminal blocks shall be snap on type to facilitate easy removal of terminal from the channel and thus the dust may be removed from the terminal block housing. SHORTING LINKS The provision of permanent (removable) shorting links in each terminal connector shall be provided (wherever required so that any two adjacent terminals can be shorted effectively). MOUNTING DEVICE The terminal shall be mounted by clipping action at two points on the aluminium / steel channel as per DIN 46277 and these shall be easily removable without affecting the mounting of adjacent terminal. MARKING LABELS The marking labels on each side of ends shall be fitted permanently duly engraved descriptions. The embossing shall be of permanent type scratch proof and suited to tropical climatic condition. The size shall be such that these may easily as inserted on the P.V.C. insulation of 2.5 mm2, copper conductor cable and shall not come out itself. DIMENSION OF CLEARENCES AND CREEPAGE DISTANCES This will be such that auxiliary circuitry can withstand the routine test requirement of 2 KV for 1 minute in line with IEC-56. END CLAMPS To avoid side ward movement and to hold the terminals closely together, the end clamps shall be provided at both the ends of the terminals.

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COLOUR OF TERMINAL BLOCKS The following colours of terminal blocks shall be used. a. For A.C. Circuit terminal block - Red Colour.

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b. For D.C. Circuit terminal block Conventional colour. 10.0 FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES Following fittings and accessories shall be provided as on integral part of the equipment. FOR VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKERS Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. 6. i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 11.1 i. ii. iii. iv. Description of fitments Vacuum interrupters Set of porcelain insulator housing vacuum interrupter and glass fiber drive rod Galvanized steel support structure with foundation bolts Three phase interphone assembly connected to common operating shaft Motor/manually charged independent spring closing mechanism having :Mechanical ON/OFF indicator Spring charged indicator Manual trip/close device (mechn.) to trip all the three phases simultaneously. Operation counter Spring charging motor Tripping and closing coil suitable for 24 VDC Local control panel comprising Local /remote selector switch Control T/N/C with pistol grip handle (spring return to neutral type) 2 poles MCB suitable for AC supply rated 6 Amps for heater circuit. 75 watt, 230 V AC anti-condensation heater with thermostat and switch Anti-pumping contactor Cable gland plate Set of 13 Nos. control cable glands Spring charging handle Set of 3 Nos. castel lock with 1 key Spare terminals for CT Earthing terminals NAME PLATE / IDENTIFICATION DETAILS: The firm shall affix a name plate on each Vacuum circuit breaker having following information as per para 5.9 of IEC56/1987 Manufacturers name and trade mark Unique No. Rated voltage Rated insulation level Quantity 3 3 1 1 1

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Rated frequency Rated normal current Rated short circuit breaking current Weight Rated supply voltage of closing and opening devices In addition to above following must also be marked on it, specification No. ; Order No. & date. Year of supply Property of respective DISCOM.

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A metallic plate containing schematic diagram/ wiring diagram etc. embossed over it shall be in the control cubicle of the breaker A.C. CIRCUITS: HEATERS: The controlling M.C.B. for the heater circuit of the control cabinet shall be provided. D.C. CIRCUIT No local fuse and links shall be provided in the circuit breakers cubicles in the D.C. circuits. AUXILIARY CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS (Used in Tripping and closing circuits) Circuit breaker auxiliary contacts used in tripping / closing circuit shall be rated for not less than 10 Amps. At 100. The materials of contacts and their arrangements shall be such that the contact resistances shall be minimum to avoid un-necessary heating and contact pressure shall not reduce before at least 10,000 operations. PRESSURE RELAY INTERLOCK CONTACTS The pressure interlock contacts shall be suitably rated to carry the total tripping current to tripping coil. The pressure interlock contacts shall also be suitably rated to carry the total closing current of closing coil. COLOUR OF WIRING The following colours shall be used in the wiring. a. A.C. Circuit Black b. D.C. Circuit Grey c. Earthing Green MOUNTING STRUCTURES Suitable mounting frames for installing the circuit breaker shall be supplied along with the breaker. The mounting structures shall be made of steel, suitably treated and galvanized for outdoor duty as per relevant ISS. The drawing of the steel structures shall also be furnished for approval. TESTS: -

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14.1 TYPE TEST: 14.1.1 Each circuit Breaker having successfully passed through the all type tests as per IEC56 and latest amendment thereof but not earlier than 5 years from the date of tender opening shall be acceptable. The tenderer shall submit a Xerox copy of test report of equipment being offered with tender along with set of drawings of the prototype model subjected to type testing

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approved. Type test conducted at CRRI or any other test house approved by SCATL committee formed by department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India or reputed test house shall be acceptable, otherwise supplier shall be required to conduct type test at his own cost including to & fro transportation charges, if any. The Engineer of Contract reserves the right to select any Circuit Breaker out of the supplied and send it to any recognized test house and get any/all test conducted. As far as possible these test, shall be got conducted in presence of representative of Engineer of Contract and supplier. The cost of such test shall be borne initially by the supplier but in case the material is found conforming to prescribed specification, the charges shall be reimbursed by the purchaser. In case the equipment fails or does not conform to the specification the test charges shall be borne by the supplier. In addition to this, following penalizing action shall be taken by the Engineer of Contract. The order for remaining supplies shall be cancelled. 14.1.2 The tenderer shall submit in triplicate the following drawing literature along with tender bid Part-I: (i) General arrangement of circuit breaker. (ii) Schedule of wiring diagram of 36 KV Breaker. (iii) Terminal connector. Costing details to be given by the supplier of 36 KV, 1000 MVA and 1250 Amp. Vacuum Circuit Breaker with tender Bid Part-II. ROUTINE TEST Routine tests as per IEC-56 shall be carried out in each circuit breaker in the presence of purchaser representative if so desired. All test reports shall be submitted and get approved from Purchaser or any organization / body authorized by purchaser before the dispatch of the equipment. Following routine tests whether included in the manufacturers routine test or not shall be carried out on each circuit breaker. One-minute power frequency voltage dry withstands tests as per IEC publication No. 56 of 1987 or its latest version. Routine tests of breaker operating mechanism as per IEC publication 56 of 1987 or its latest version. Measurement of the resistance of the main circuits as per IEC publication 56 of 1987 or its latest version. To determine breaker contact movement during opening, closing, operation under normal as well as limiting operating condition, control voltage etc. The tests shall show the speed of contacts at various stages of operation, travel of contacts, closing time, shortest time between separation and meeting of contacts at breaker/make operation etc. High voltage test on control and auxiliary circuits.

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SITE TESTS The tests mentioned under clause 14.2.2.2 to 14.2.2.5 shall be conducted on the completely assembled breaker at site provided that testing equipments are made available at site by the purchaser. COMPLETENESS OF CONTRACT Any fittings, accessories or apparatus, which might not have been mentioned in the spec. but which are usually necessary for the equipment of similar nature, are to be provided by the contractor without extra cost. All apparatus must be complete in all details whether mentioned in the spec. or not. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS

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Guaranteed technical particulars, as called for shall be furnished along with the tender. 18.0 SPARE PARTS A list of recommended spare parts along with their item wise unit prices which need maintenance/replacement after certain no. of tripping the breaker has cleared, as following operations shall be furnished in schedule `P3; fault tripping of 25, 50 and 100 Nos. A graph/chart, showing level of breaking current in KA VS. No. of switching operations after which maintenance / replacement of specified parts of breaker is required, shall also be furnished. The purchaser will decide the actual quantities of spare parts to be ordered. SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES AND PRICES The schedule of prices should be filled in as indicated in schedule `P1.

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SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR 36 KV VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER (VCB) S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Particulars Name of manufacturer Manufacturers type designation Rated voltage Maximum (continuous) rated service voltage Nominal current rating a. Under normal conditions b. Under site conditions specified 6. 7. 8. a. b. 9. 10. a. b. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. a. b. c. d. 16. Short time current rating 3 seconds (r.m.s.) Maximum temperature rise over ambient Breaking capacity Symmetrical Symmetrical at rated service voltage Making capacity Total break time At 10% rated interrupting capacity At rated interrupting capacity Arcing time Make time Minimum reclosing time at full rated interruption from the instant of trip coil energisation Minimum dead time for 3 phase reclosing Rate of restriking voltage Amplitude factor Phase factor Natural frequency R.R.R.V./micro second Dry-1 minute power frequency withstand test voltage ms. ms. ms. ms. ms. ms. Amps Amps KA
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Between line terminal and grounded objects Between terminals with breaker contacts open 1.2/50 micro second full wave impulse withstand test voltage for the two cases above. Between line terminal and grounded objects Between terminals with breaker contacts open Bushing or insulator Type of bushing Dry-1 minute power frequency withstand voltage Dry flashover value Wet flashover value 1.2/50 micro second impulse withstand value Creepage distance i) Total creepage distance ii) Protected creepage distance

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Puncture value of bushing Weight of bushing Minimum clearance in air Between phases Live parts to earth Live parts to ground level Number of poles of circuit breaker Number of .. breaks per phase. Total length of break per phase Material of main contacts Type of auxiliary contacts Material of auxiliary contacts Contacts silver plated or not Thickness of silver plating Main contact resistance (milivolt drop & across each contact) Contact pressure

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30. 31. 32. 33. a. b. c. 34. a. b. 35. 36 a. b. 37 a. b. 38. a. b. c. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. a. b. 47.

Voltage distribution between breaks Type of device if any, used to limit the rate of rise of restriking voltage Voltage grading device if any used Number of spare auxiliary contacts provided Those closed when breaker is closed Those open when breaker is closed Those adjustable with respect to the position of contacts Type of operating mechanism Opening Closing Control circuit voltage Power required for trip coil at 24 VDC Minimum operating voltage required to trip C.B. Power required for close coil at 24 VDC Minimum operating voltage required to close the breaker. Rating and speed of spring charging motor Class of insulation Time required for motor to charge the spring fully Temperature rise Number of tanks per phase/per breaker Tank dimension Total weight of one complete breaker Over all dimension Details of mounting Number of breaks at rated capacity after which circuit breaker required :Inspection of contacts The rating of the circuit breaker for capacitor switching Derating factor for installation at following altitudes Upto 2000 metres Upto 2500 metres Maximum capacitor switching capacity

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Maximum nominal current capacity (continuous) Maximum symmetrical breaking capacity Maximum making capacity Maximum short time current for 1 sec. Is the offered design of circuit breaker fully type tested as per IEC-6 or its latest version. If `Yes whether a zerox copy of the full type test report of the breaker enclosed with the tender.

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GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICUALR OF VACUUM INTERRUPTOR BOTTLE

S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Particulars Name of tenderer Make Manufacturer type and designation. Size Insulation Degree of vacuum inside the bottle. Gap between the contacts in vacuum. Area of contacts. Interrupter weight. Electrical ratings of vacuum bottle. Rated short circuit current. Rated short circuit making current. Rated short time withstands current. Duration of short time current. Maximum contact resistance at minimum closing force Capacitor switching capacity Contact stroke (in mm) Opening speed Maximum over travel during opening Closing speed Electrical life at rated normal current. Electrical life at rated short circuit current. Mechanical life. Contact erosion limit Self life Offered by tenderer

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