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Unit Operativa Sace-MV

History
Unit Operativa Sace-MV is a company in the ABB group which has been operating in the electrical apparatus sector since 1934. It has been part of the ABB Group since 1988 and has two production facilities in Italy: Dalmine and Loreto Aprutino.

Certifications and Standards

To guarantee the reliability of its production and services, Unit Operativa Sace-MV bases itself on continual technological updating, constant research and application of a Quality System which conforms to the most severe International Standards, certified by an independent organisation and complying with the ISO 9001 Standards. As confirmation of its commitment to protection of the environment, the Environmental Management System of the facilities in Dalmine and Loreto Aprutino is certified by an independent organisation as complying with the ISO 14001 Standards. The Health and Safety Management System is certified by an independent organisation as complying with the OHSAS 18001 Standards.

General Description
Unit Operativa Sace-MV is a Global Feeder Focused Factory and a centre of excellence for design and construction of medium voltage vacuum and gas-insulated circuit-breakers and medium voltage air-insulated switchgear. It is a leader on the global market and exports more than 85% of its production all over the world, which includes: circuit-breakers, contactors, switching and isolation apparatus, distribution switchgear and service. It employs a total of about 700 people and the annual turnover exceeds 200 MEUR thanks to production and sales of more than: 5.000 primary distribution panels 13.000 secondary distribution panels 30.000 medium voltage circuit-breakers 4.500 medium voltage contactors Service.

Test Laboratories
Unit Operativa Sace-MV has advanced laboratories for carrying out tests and constantly ensuring reliability of its products. The test laboratory is accredited by an independent organisation and complies with the UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025 Standards.

Service
The Service offers worldwide services for maintenance, retrofitting, supply of spare parts, training, erection and commissioning of medium voltage switchgear. The Service team, offers services in close collaboration with the worldwide ABB Service network. The main activities are described below. Please contact your local ABB Service centre for further information regarding the equipment you have installed.

Medium Voltage Products Customer Service Plan

The Customer Service Plan is a package of personalised services for after-sales support. These services range from basic product support to full life cycle management of an installation. Customers can select the mix of services which best suits their specific needs. All the services offered apply to both the switchgear and the apparatus and are grouped into the five main categories specified below:

Support Services
Training A training centre is set up at the Unit Operativa Sace-MV. In this centre both the operators of the local Service units and the end user can be trained in correct use and maintenance, by means of: safety procedures and correct use of the products ordinary maintenance basic troubleshooting.

Installation Services
Installation The installation service for our range of medium voltage apparatus and switchgear includes: decommissioning and removal of old switchgear site supervision installation and assembly of new apparatus.

The training courses regard both products in production and phased-out products. Service Exchange Units In certain situations, following a fault in the electrical distribution apparatus, it is necessary to restore the power supply as rapidly as possible. For this purpose, special exchange units are available which allow the power supply to be restored in acceptable time. The faulty apparatus can therefore be repaired or replaced within an acceptable time frame. Telephone Support line and web site For technical support or assistance, please contact us on number +39 335 750 5383, round-the-clock, 7 days a week. For further information please consult our web site: www.abb.it.

Commissioning Qualified technicians perform commissioning of the switchgear and protection and control systems, as part of our supply, and this includes: simulation commissioning to check operation of the protections and controls.

commissioning with energisation of the apparatus. supervision during start-up of the installation.

Medium Voltage Products Customer Service Plan

Corrective Services
Spare Parts ABB keeps a comprehensive stock of spare parts both for products in production and phased-out products. The spare parts, of single components and complete systems, can also be available at the Service units of the whole ABB network. Spare parts can be purchased in the following ways: directly from our spares warehouse, as and when required. by means of a rental formula or by purchasing as spare stock or to be included in a Service contract.

Preventive Services
Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is the key to ensure the reliability of installed switchgear. Accordingly, ABB offers a range of preventive maintenance services for our medium voltage products. Planned preventive Service is offered either on a call out basis or as part of a maintenance contract. Condition Monitoring ABB offers various condition monitoring solutions to measure the main parameters of the installed equipment. The monitoring systems can be fitted to existing apparatus to provide information on the specific conditions of a system. This means it is possible to programme plant stoppages for maintenance in a flexible and suitable way.

Workshop and Site Repairs ABB Service has fully equipped workshops to repair or refurbish both our own and other ABB companies products and switchgear, whether these are products in production or phased-out. In our workshops we checks the conditions of the apparatus and recommend replacement of possible parts and repair according to the original specifications. When suitable, site repairs can be performed on a call out basis.

Value Added Services

Site Audits As a world leader in the field of medium voltage switchgear with many years of proven experience in different applications, ABB is able to carry out audits on the functional performance of existing apparatus. A typical audit would include: checking the documentation of the substation apparatus. assessment of the conditions of the apparatus. recommendations on maintenance, replacement or retrofitting.

Extended Warranty Customers can ask for an extended warranty for their medium voltage switchgear. This option can be purchased with new apparatus, or be taken up during and after the period of validity of the original product warranty. Retrofit, Life Extension and Upgrades In view of the demand for continuous improvement and optimisation in managing assets and plants, ABB provides solutions which allow the useful life of medium voltage switchgear to be extended. The options available include: complete overhauling and refurbishment of switchgear, in accordance with the original specification with warranty. apparatus upgrading by means of retrofitting switching, protection and control devices. protection and control device upgrading for the highest levels of the protection and control systems. product upgrading to increase safety (for example, by means of installation of electric arc detection devices and systems.

Consulting Service ABB provides a range of consulting services on medium voltage switchgear, which includes: recommendations for product application, their upgrading or replacement. troubleshooting and diagnostics. switchgear decommissioning and disposal. personnel training. safety.

Service Contract To guarantee efficiency of the apparatus installed, we also offer our services on a contract base. Each contract is worked out individually according to the customers requirements.

Installation, commissioning and maintanance General informations

Services for Installation and commissioning ABB is able to provide complete services for its range of medium voltage products, with qualified technicians to carry out installation and commissioning operations of the apparatus, including protection and control systems. Dismantling and removal of old switchgear Supervision, installation and setting up of new switchgear on site Putting into service.

Corrective Maintenance and Fault Intervention Services Thanks to the worldwide service network for medium voltage apparatus, customers can purchase a range of services locally both for current and phased-out products. These services have the aim of supporting the customers activity, reducing down times of their installations to a minimum. Spare parts On site emergency call outs Factory or on-site repairs. Preventive Maintenance Services ABB is able to provide a range of preventive services aimed at maintaining reliability of the products and guaranteeing integrity of the power distribution network. Our maintenance programmes are based on the experience gained worldwide at product performance level in various application sectors. Preventive maintenance programmes Monitoring the state of products.

Training Center General information

Specific training courses on apparatus, releases and switchgear are organised at the ABB facility in Dalmine. The programme of courses covers description of the products and their components, instructions for use, installation and ordinary maintenance. The courses are held in a classroom for the indispensable theoretical part and to a large extent in the laboratory in front of the apparatus itself, therefore putting the emphasis on direct practical application of the knowledge acquired. On request, courses on phased-out products can be organised, adapting the programme to specific requirements. The participants are given help with the operations for their transfer, hotel bookings, permits from the authorities and for all their logistic needs. A certificate of attendance is issued at the end our the course.

Retrofitting General Information

Retrofitting means implementation of advanced components (primary switching devices and digital protection/control technology) in existing medium voltage installations, with the following benefits: Short implementation and replacement times Minimum service interruptions Extension of useful life Increased system availability Improved operator protection Better operator comfort Reduction in maintenance costs Warranty on conversion work Guaranteed supply of original spare parts.

ABB Service operates with a large customer portfolio, and thanks to this has acquired vast experience in many sectors. Among the latter, the most important are: Utilities and power distribution Chemical and petrochemical industries Cement Works

Steelworks Iron Works Mining plants Shipping installations, ports and offshore plants Transportation and underground railways Automobile Industry.

And wherever power supply continuity is needed!

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Retrofitting Circuit-Breaker Arc Extinction Techniques

ABB is able to offer circuit-breakers with SF6 and vacuum breaking techniques. Furthermore, the best technology can be offered according to the specific applications of the customer, with particular reference to protection of cables, inductive loads such as motors and transformers, generators and capacitor banks. Expert technicians from our retrofitting centre can provide all the technical support needed to decide which extinction technology to use, based on the age of the installation, on the type of applications, on the peripheral devices and on the dimensions of the existing circuit-breaker. SF6 circuit-breaker HD4 Series The HD4 series of medium voltage circuit-breakers for primary distribution use sulphur hexafluoride gas (SF6) to extinguish the electric arc and as the insulating medium. Breaking in SF6 gas takes places with low chopped current values and with limited generation of overvoltages. These characteristics ensure long electrical life of the circuit-breaker and installations, particularly in relation to the insulating materials. Vacuum circuit-breaker VD4 Series The new VD4 are a synthesis of ABBs renowned technology in designing and constructing vacuum interrupters embedded in resin poles, and of excellency in design, engineering and production of circuit-breakers. The VD4 medium voltage circuitbreakers use vacuum interrupters embedded in resin poles. Standards and approvals of both circuit-breaker technologies: Conformity with IEC 62271-100, CEI 17-1 file 1375 Standards. Sealed-for-life and maintenance-free poles. 10,000 mechanical operations. Stored energy operating mechanism with antipumping device supplied as standard Rapid re-closing cycle (O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO). Complete range of accessories which fulfil all installation class M2 requirements with regard to mechanical endurance and class E2 with regard to electrical life.
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Standard ratings for retrofitting applications of both extinction technologies

kV 12 17.5 24 36 40.5 A kA kV bil kV (60Hz x 1min) 630+3600 16+50 75 28 630+3600 16+50 95 38 630+3600 16+40 125 50 630+2500 16+31.5 170 70 1250+2500 25+31.5 185 95

Retrofitting Solutions for withdrawable circuit-breakers

Circuit-breaker The new circuit-breakers have the same performances as the existing circuit-breakers. Service trucks The new service trucks have the same dimensions and the same isolating contacts as the existing apparatus. Interlocks The interlocking functions are identical to those present on the existing apparatus. In any case, incorrect and hazardous operations are prevented. Auxiliary circuit cabling and connections Auxiliary circuit cabling, the secondary functions and the connectors are always identical to the existing ones(1). The retrofitting solutions are made with withdrawable circuit-breakers for direct replacement of the circuit-breaker or of the existing service truck. No modifications to the primary and/or secondary compartment are required and the certifications of the existing apparatus remain valid.
Solution based on VD4 circuit-breaker

Solution based on HD4 circuit-breaker

Retrofitting solutions for direct replacement of DR magnetic deionisation type circuit-breakers, RM minimum oil type circuit-breakers and SFA SF6 type circuit-breakers, for Univer type panels or MV enclosures. Rated Voltage: Rated current: Rated short-circuit breaking current (3s): 24 kV 1250 A 25 kA

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In some special cases, reproduction of all the auxiliary circuits is limited by standardisation of the new apparatus. In these cases, special personalised solutions are studied.

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Retrofitting For Uniarc Type Switchgear

Retrofitting for DIARC magnetic deionisation type circuit-breakers

Uniarc CR10 with DIARC circuit-breaker

Fixed part for OEM panels

Retrofitting with HD4 12 25-50

Retrofitting with HD4 12 12-31

DIARC type circuit-breaker

Circuit-breaker Type
DR 7.2 -2560 DR 12-2575

Rated Voltage [kV]

7.2 12

Normal rated current [A]

4000 4000

Rated short-circuit current [kA]

50 40

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Retrofitting For Univer Type Switchgear

Retrofitting for DIARC magnetic deionisation type circuit-breakers, RM and RG minimum oil type circuit-breakers and SFA SF6 type circuit-breakers

Univer type panel with DIARC circuit-breaker

MV enclosure for OEM panels

Retrofitting with HD4 24 12-25

HD4 12 12-31

CB type RM

SFA

DR HD4 17 31-40

Circuitbreaker Type
DR RM

Rated Voltage [kV]

17.5 24 12 17.5 24 12 17.5 24 12 17.5 24

Normal rated current [A]

...3150 ...800

Rated short-circuit current [kA]

...31.5 ...25

RG

...2500

....40

SFA

...1600

...25 RETROFIT with HD4 12 25-40

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Retrofitting For Univer G Type Switchgear

Retrofitting for VRB vacuum type circuit-breakers, RM and RG minimum oil type circuit-breakers and SFA SF6 type circuit-breakers

Univer G type panel with SFAsG circuit-breakers

MV/G enclosure for OEM panels

Retrofitting with HD4 12 36-50

VRBsG vacuum circuit-breaker

SFAsG SF6 circuit-breaker

SFAsG SF6 circuit-breaker

Retrofitting with HD4 12 31-40

Circuitbreaker Type
SFAsG

Rated Voltage [kV]

12 17.5 24 36 12 17.5 24 12 17.5 24 12 17.5

Normal rated current [A]

...4000

Rated short-circuit current [kA]

...40

RMsG

...1250

...25

RGsG VRBsG

...2500 ...4000

...36 ...50 Retrofitting with HD4 17 12-25

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Retrofitting For Univer C Type Switchgear

Retrofitting for HA SF6 type circuit-breakers

VD4/C

Univer C type panel with HA circuit-breaker

HD4/C

CBF enclosure for OEM panels

CBE enclosure for OEM panels

HA1/C

HA2/C

Circuitbreaker Type
HA1/C HA2/C HA3/C

Rated Voltage [kV]

12 12 17.5 24 17.5 24

Normal rated current [A]

...1250 ...1600 ...3150

Rated short-circuit current [kA]

...25 ...31.5 ...50

HA3/C

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Retrofitting For Safesix Type Switchgear

Retrofitting for HPA SF6 type circuit-breakers

Safesix VHA 12 type panel with HPA type circuit-breaker

Retrofitting with HD4 12 12-25

Circuitbreaker Type
HPA

Rated Voltage [kV]

12 17.5 24

Normal rated current [A]

...1250

Rated short-circuit current [kA]

...25

Unit Operativa Sace-MV has developed over 50 different solutions for replacement of obsolete products. Thousands of these solutions are now in service around the world, ensuring continuity and reliability of the power supply. Please contact us for further information about the solutions available and the services we offer.

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The data and illustrations are not binding. We reserve the right to make changes in the course of technical development of the product.

ABB S.p.A. Power Products Division Unit Operativa Sace-MV Via Friuli, 4 I-24044 Dalmine Tel.: +39 035 395 111 Tel.: +39 335 750 5383 (emergency) Fax: +39 035 395 874 e-mail: sacetms.tipm@it.abb.com www.abb.com

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