Power Circuit Breaker Descriptive Bulletin

33-200B
38 kV through 72.5 kV Type PM
• three-cycle interrupting time (40 kA is five-cycle)
• 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 that meet or
exceed all applicable ANSI and NEMA design
specifications
• seismic qualified
• 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 Light-weight design reduces foundation require-

ments 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.
The PM breaker is designed with components and
Ø Simple, low-energy mechanism results in lower
experience gained through other quality ABB SF6
mechanical stresses during breaker operation,
breakers. This experience and the unequalled perfor-
reducing maintenance costs.
mance records of ABB breakers stands as a model for
Ø High-performance interrupter for definite purpose
this design.
breaker reduces the potential for overvoltages
caused by restrikes when switching capacitor
The 72PM breaker consists of three cast aluminum tanks
banks.
containing interrupter units that are mounted on a
Ø High-performance interrupter rated 40 kA without
single support frame. Moving contacts are operated
capacitors saves on initial cost of the breaker and
by an FSA spring mechanism.
reduces application engineering concerns.
Ø 72 psig gas pressure permits cold weather
Options and Accessories
operation at -40° C without tank heaters, saves
on the initial cost of installation and cost to
• high-creep and high-altitude bushings
operate heaters.
• condition monitoring
Ø shipped fully assembled and factory tested with 5
• synchronous switching (ref. 33-201B)
psig SF6 gas pressure.
• HMB spring-hydraulic mechanism (ref. 33-901B) for
Ø Installation services available ranging from
synchronous switching
complete turn-key to technical assistance can
• high seismic design
minimize installation costs.
• suitable down to -55oC ambient (tank heaters required
for operating breaker -40oC)
ABB stands ready to work with you, the customer,
to provide technical expertise, training and
Standard Features support to reduce your total cost of ownership.
• dead tank design
• reliable FSA-2 spring operating mechanism
(ref. 33-902B)
 Shipping and Installation

The 72PM 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 P
100-5/8" 33-7/8" 89-7/8" 33-5/8" 27" 109" 128" 131½" 134½" 12" 99-3/32" 66-7/8" 36-5/32" 29½" 145½" 73"
Shipping Weight: 2,985 lbs.
60 Hz BIL Chopped
Installed Weight: 3,010 lbs.
Maximum Continuous Interrupting Freq. KV Wave kV Crest
Breaker kV, RMS A, RMS kA, RMS kV Crest 2µ 3µ
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.

ABB Inc.
125 Theobold Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 838-5204
Fax: (724) 838-5299
www.abbhvsg.com July 2001