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Power Circuit Breaker Descriptive Bulletin

33-201B
38 kV through 72.5 kV Type PMI
• control cabinet houses the mechanism,
current transformer terminal blocks and the
electrical control components
• porcelain or composite bushings that 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 require-
The PMI breaker is designed with components and ments and saves construction cost.
experience gained through other quality ABB SF6 Ø Gas monitor on each phase eliminates gas
breakers. This experience and the unequalled perfor- tubing to reduce or eliminate gas leaks.
mance records of ABB breakers stands as a model for Ø Current transformers can be replaced or changed
this design. in the field without removing the bushings,
minimizing replacement costs.
The 72PMI breaker consists of three cast aluminum Ø Available composite bushings eliminate the cost
tanks containing interrupter units that are mounted on to hot-wash bushings in the field.
a single support frame. Moving contacts are operated Ø Simple, low-energy mechanism results in lower
independently by the HMB-1.2S spring-hydraulic mechanical stresses during breaker operation,
mechanism. This breaker is designed with high seis- reducing maintenance costs.
mic capabilities and is shipped fully assembled. Ø High-performance interrupter for definite purpose
breaker reduces the potential for overvoltages
caused by restrikes when switching capacitor
Options and Accessories banks.
Ø High-performance interrupter rated 40 kA without
• high-creep and high-altitude bushings capacitors saves on initial cost of the breaker and
• condition monitoring reduces application engineering concerns.
• synchronous switching Ø 65 psig gas pressure permits cold weather
• high seismic design operation at -40° C without tank heaters, saves
• suitable down to -55oC ambient (tank heaters required on the initial cost of installation and cost to
for operation below -40oC) operate heaters.
Ø Installation services available ranging from
Standard Features complete turn-key to technical assistance can
minimize installation costs.
• dead tank design
• HMB-1.2S hydraulic spring operating mechanism ABB stands ready to work with you, the customer,
(ref. 33-901B) to provide technical expertise, training and sup-
• independent pole operating capability port to reduce your total cost of ownership.
• single self-blast interrupter per phase
• three-tank construction
• exterior bushing current transformers
Shipping and Installation

The 72PMI 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.
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SHIP PING AND INSTALLED WIDTH
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MINIMUM BUSHING HEIGHT


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DIMENSION IN INCHES
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
101-7/16 35-5/8 89-7/8 33-5/8 27 109 128 130-5/16 133-5/16 12 99-3/32 66-7/8 36-5/32 29½ 145½ 81-11/16
60 Hz
Freq.
BIL Chopped
1-Minute
Maximum Continuous Interrupting KV Wave kV Crest
Dry
Breaker kV, RMS A, RMS kA, RMS Crest kV
2µ sec 3µ sec
1200
1600 31.5
38PM31/40 38 80 200 258 230
2000 40
3000
1200
1600 31.5
48PM31/40 48.3 105 250 322 288
2000 40
3000
1200
1600 31.5
72PM31/40 72.5 160 350 452 402
2000 40
3000
31.5 kA rated breakers have a 3-cycle interrupting time. 40 kA units have a 5-cycle
interrupting time.
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
2.0 6.0
ABB Inc.
Current (kA)
Voltage (pu)

125 Theobold Avenue 1.0 3.0


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

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