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nformation contained in this Application Guide is based on established industry standards and
practices. t is published in the interest of assisting power system planners and engineers in the
preparation of their plans and specifications for medium-voltage metalclad switchgear. Neither the
General Electric Company nor any person acting on its behalf assumes any liability with respect to the use
of, or for damages or injury resulting from the use of any information contained in this Application Guide.
The information in this guide does not supplement or replace performance data contained in other product
publications of the Company. The Company reserves the right, at its discretion, to change material or
design without prior notification.









Section 1
Power/Vac Switchgear Concepts


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USE OF APPLCATON GUDE........................................................................ 1-2

POWER/VAC METALCLAD SWTCHGEAR..................................................... 1-2

TWO-TER BREAKER STACKNG ................................................................... 1-4

MODULAR CONSTRUCTON........................................................................... 1-4

PC PACKAGES................................................................................................ 1-8

SUMMARY........................................................................................................ 1-8

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Contents
POWER/VAC Switchgear Concepts


USE OF APPLICATION GUIDE

This Application Guideprovides information necessary
to help plan and specify medium-voltage power system
switchgear, using General Electrics POWER/VAC

vacuum metalclad switchgear application procedure in an
orderly, step-by-step manner. Since it is intended to be a
workbook, only the data necessary to choose applicable
switchgear is included.

Complete specifications can be written for most
switchgear applications using this publication. Guidance is
given in developing a system one-line diagram, calculating
short circuit currents, and references to appropriate literature
is presented. This technical information goes beyond the
usual scope of an application guide. General Electric, under
special contract agreements, will perform power system
studies, including the necessary calculations and
comparisons.

The topics discussed in the first five sections of this guide
are of a general nature, applicable to any type of medium-
voltage metalclad switchgear. Information is provided relating
to one-line diagrams, circuit breaker ratings and selection,
control power requirements, basic circuit protections
considerations, and specific recommendations for protection,
instrumentation, and control for basic switchgear circuits.

The remainder of the application guide explains the
application and specification of General Electric
POWER/VAC metalclad switchgear. The concepts of
modular construction and device package structuring are
basic to POWER/VAC switchgear and are introduced and
illustrated through application details covering the use of
POWER/VAC switchgear and are introduced and illustrated
through application details covering the use of POWER/VAC
breakers in basic circuit applications. Auxiliary unit and power
conductor compartment structuring are also included.
Following the selection of individual units, an optimum lineup
configuration can be developed using the guidelines given.
Finally, a specification procedure, complete with Guide Form
Specifications, is suggested to facilitate the documentation of
POWER/VAC metalclad switchgear requirements. This
approach to metalclad switchgear application is typical and its
use is recommended. Where practical, begin with Section 2
and work through the guide in a step-by-step fashion. The
guides structure is based on extensive engineering
experience and will service as a checklist which will aid in
preparing complete specifications.




Since the application of POWER/VAC metalclad
switchgear is the underlying purpose of this guide, a brief
introduction of POWER/VAC will serve as useful starting
point to begin the application procedure.

POWER/VAC METALCLAD SWITCHGEAR

POWER/VAC metalclad switchgear is designed for
applications on 5-kV, 8.25V, and 15-kV power systems with
available short-circuit capacities from 250 through 1500
MVA nominal. A typical lineup of indoor POWER/VAC
switchgear is shown in Figure 1-1.






POWER/VAC circuit breakers are rated per ANSI
C37.06-1979, Table 3.1.1. Available ratings are shown on
page 3-3 of this application guide.

POWER/VAC switchgear is designed, built, and tested
to the applicable industry standards shown in Table 1-1.

POWER/VAC equipment is furnished in five basic
types; indoor, outdoor weather proof (no aisle), protected-
aisle outdoor, common-aisle outdoor (aisle shared by two
facing lineups) and arc resistant. Figure 1-2 shows typical
section outlines for each of the basic equipment types.
Dimensions and weights are shown in Section 8.





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Figure 1-1. Typical lineup of indoor POWER/VAC switchgear.
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TabIe 1-1. AppIicabIe Industry Standards





















Compliance with other National Standards (Must be reviewed with marketing Burlington, IA)
International Electrotechnical Commission Standards (IEC)
Power/Vac vacuum circuit breakers Type VB and Type VB1 comply with IEC ratings listed in Table 3.1.3
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
Power/Vac vacuum metalclad switchgear and associated circuit breakers are optionally available with UL labeling per
UL standard 1670.
The requirement for UL labeling must be made known as a requirement in the bidding stage and agreed to by
Switchgear Marketing, Burlington, Iowa. UL labeling under File No. E138019 category DLAI.
CAUTION: Not all medium voltage switchgear assemblies qualify for UL listing.
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Power/Vac metalclad switchgear and associated circuit breakers are optionally available with CSA markings and are
in compliance with CSA C22.2 NO. 31.
Requirements for CSA marking must be made known as a requirement in the bidding stage and agreed to by
Switchgear Marketing, Burlington, Iowa. CSA File NO. LL-95616-2.


















AMERICAN NATIONAL
STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)
1430 Broadway
New York, New York 10018
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
MANUFACTURERS ASS`N (NEMA)
2101 L St. NW, Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20037
Standard
No.
Description Standard
No.
Description
C37.04 AC Power Circuit Breaker Rating
Structure

SG-2

High-voltage Fuses
C37.06 Preferred Ratings of Power Circuit
Breakers

C37.09 Test Procedure for Power Circuit
Breakers
SG-4 Power Circuit Breakers
C37.010 Application Guide for Power Circuit
Breakers



C37.11 Power Circuit Breaker Control
Requirements
SG-5 Power Switchgear Assemblies
C37.20 Switchgear Assemblies and Metal-
Enclosed Bus

C37.100 Definitions for Power Switchgear
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Figure 1-2. Typical section outlines
POWER/VAC Switchgear Concepts




General Electrics POWER/VAC metalclad switchgear
combines the advantage of metalclad
constructionflexibility and economywith the benefits of
vacuum interruptersreliability, low maintenance, and
reduced breaker size and weight.

Specifically, POWER/VAC switchgear incorporates the
following new basic design elements, compared to air-
magnetic and early designs of vacuum metalclad
switchgear.

POWER/VAC offers two-tier breaker stacking for
application flexibility and floorspace savings.

POWER/VAC utilizes modular construction resulting
in one basic vertical section size, thus simplifying
system planning and providing installation savings.

POWER/VAC features structured protection,
instrumentation, and control (PIC) packages for most
switchgear applications, minimizing planning and
engineering time.

These fundamental design improvements affect
certain elements in the switchgear application procedure,
principally the one-line diagram and the arrangement of
switchgear units in a lineup. Since these application
considerations are a result of the equipment design, a brief
illustration of POWER/VAC switchgear design concepts is
provided.

TWO-TIER BREAKER STACKING

Mixing and matching of a variety of 94 deep unit
types and breaker ratings is possible using two-tier unit
stacking. The twelve standard combinations of upper and
lower units are shown in Figure 1-4. Indoor 82 deep is an
option, see Figure 1-6 and 106 deep optional stacks are
available. If 2-high switchgear is required at an 82 depth,
generally the cables in the A compartment must exit the top
of the stack and the cables in the B compartment must exit
out the bottom of the stack. In addition, several other
restrictions apply and Burlington marketing should be
consulted.

MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

Breakers and auxiliary devices can be accommodated
in the upper and lower breaker compartments as shown in
Figure 1-3. Typical equipment section views in Figure 1-3
illustrate how upper and lower units can be combined.





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Figure 1-3. Typical upper and lower unit configurations.


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AvaiIabIe Unit Combinations















Note:
(1) Blank Unit (above 3000A, 3500A & 4000A breakers)device mounting space in door.
(2) Auxiliary Unit: Adjacent to tie breaker for tie bus auxiliary. Can house 1 bus connected roll-out tray.
(3) Auxiliry Unit: Used for line or bus connected roll-out trays when located above or below a circuit breaker.
(4) Can house 2 rollouts in A and/or B compartment. See figure 1-5



Figure 1-4. Twelve standard combinations of upper and lower units

1200A Breaker
2000A
Breaker
Unit
Blank
3000-3500A
Breaker
1200-2000A
Breaker
Blank
Unit
Auxiliary
Unit
Auxiliary
Unit
4000A*
(Fan Cooled)
Breaker
1200-2000A
Breaker
Auxiliary
Unit
Auxiliary
Unit
Auxiliary
Unit
Bus
Entrance
1200-3000A
1200-2000A
Breaker
1200A
Breaker
1200A
Breaker
Breaker or
Bus Entrance

Tie Bus
1200-3000A
Bus Entrance
1200-3000A

1200-3000A
TieBreaker
Bus Entrance
1200-3000A

Bus Entrance
1200-3000A

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(1)
(1) (3)
(2)
(4) (2)
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RoIIouts


Devices Ratings Roll-out Unit A Compartment B Compartment
Lower Upper Lower Upper
3-VTs (1)
2-VTs (1)
1-CPT (1)
1-CPT (2)
CPT Fuses (3)
5kV and 15kV
5kV and 15kV
5/10/15 kVA
25kVA and 37.5kVA
--
--
--
--
--
Fused Unit
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Figure 1-5 Auxiliary Devices

(1) Fuses are an integral part of the device.
(2) CPT has to be installed in cable compartment. CPT fuses are installed in a key interlocked fused roll-out in Lower B or
middle A drawer.
(3) Must have a key interlock for CPT secondary breaker.
Notes:
In A Compartment: Upper and lower roll-out can be either bus or line connected as long as both roll-outs in a same
compartment are connected in the same manner.
In B Compartment: Only one roll-out can be installed in an auxiliary tie bus compartment.
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Figure 1-6
Breaker with PT Line Side
Connected
Figure 1-7
Breaker with PT Load Side
Connected
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PIC PACKAGES

Available PIC packages (Protection, Instrumentation,
and Control) complement POWER/VAC structured
equipment and breaker designs. A PIC package for
application on a general-purpose feeder is shown in Figure
1-7. Structured PIC packages contain all door-mounted
devices such as relays, switches, meters, and instruments,
and all non-door-mounted devices such as fuses, current
transformers, and voltage transformers that are required for
proper circuit operation in a wide variety of basic
switchgear applications. Because PIC packages are pre-
engineered, the specific devices included in the materials
list are provided. See Section 6 for frequently applied
packages.

SUMMARY

In summary, POWER/VAC switchgear differs in design
and construction from traditional single breaker, air-
magnetic, and vacuum switchgear designs. From an
electrical standpoint, however, the application procedures
and guidelines for POWER/VAC are identical to those for
other types of metalclad switchgear. This guide provides
direction for proper application of POWER/VAC switchgear.
















































*STD. (82 Optional. See Below)

CABLE COMPARTMENT
Designed for up to 2-750 MCM/ per breaker; cables above or below.
CTs with greater than ANSI accuracy must be mounted in cable
compartment and may limit such cases to one breaker per vertical
section.
Stress cone space of 21 inches is provided and use of preformed stress
cones, such as GE Termimatic , is recommended.
Certain simple cable compartment configurations such as clamp type
terminations for one moderate-sized cable per phase, with or without
Ground Sensor, permit a unit depth of 82 inches on indoor units.
*STD. (82 Optional. See Note Under Cable Compt.)

BUS COMPARTMENT
1200A and 2000A: Copper standard.
3000A bus and 3500A bus is copper only.
Bus supports designed for 80,000A momentary.
All joints connected with 2 bolts and booted.
Bus support insulation system:
Non-tracking polyester glass (std. 5kV & 15kV)
Porcelain inserts (optional)
Fluidized bed epoxy bus insulation.
Figure 1-9. PIC package application on a general purpose feeder.
Typical Equipment Section Views

Typical 2 Bkr. Feeder Unit Clamp Type Term. For Cable Above Typical Incoming Line Unit With Main Breaker & CPT & VT Roll-outs in Same Unit
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Figure 1-8. Possible combinations of upper and lower units