LTB E SF6 circuit-breaker with Auto-Puffer

Rated voltages
Rated current
Rated breaking current
Installation

245 - 550 kV
4000 A
up to 50 kA
Outdoors

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High seismic withstand capability due to optimized pole and

structure.
Low noise level due to low mechanical energy required for
operation.
Easy installation and commisioning. Each circuit-breaker is
pretested and shipped to site in form of a few preassembled
units.
Optional synchronized switching due to synchronizing relay
type Switchsync.

Optional supervisory control due to condition monitoring type

Switchguard/Switchcontrol.

Testing

The circuit-breakers have passed type tests according to IEC.

Mechanical endurance tests have been performed to 10 000
operations.
Before delivery each circuit-breaker must pass routine tests in
accordance with IEC and ANSI.
For each breaker a routine test report is issued showing actual
test results.

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The breaker pole constitutes a sealed unit, which includes one or

two breaking unit(s), support and operating insulators, and pole
linkage housing. To the latter the tripping spring is attached.
Main features and advantages

The LTB circuit-breaker family satises the highest demands. It

is based on latest developments in dielectric dimensioning and arc
research. Advantages are as follows:
Restrike-free interruption of capacitive currents due to
optimized contact design and movement.
Low overvoltages when switching inductive currents due to
optimum quenching at current zero.
High dielectric strength even at atmospheric SF6 pressure due
to optimized contact gap.
High security against gas leakage due to double X-rings in all
dynamic seals and double O-rings in static seals, veried during
more than 30 years of eld operation at varying climating
conditions climatic conditions.
(SF 6-gas loss much less than 1 percent/year.)

Long maintenance intervals due to separate current paths for

continuous and arcing currents respectively.

Reliable components due to all parts optimized, aided by

advanced computer technology, for electrical and mechanical
stresses.

To ensure the quality of the SF6-gas, each breaker is provided with

a lter for moisture absorption.

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Rated voltage

Power frequency with tand voltage (1

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kV
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420E2

550E2

245

362

420

550

460

520

520

620

460

450

610

800

1050

1175

1425

1550

1050

1175(+205)

1425(+240)

1550(+315)

950

1050

1175

800(+295)

900(+345)

900(+450)

25

25

25

25

4000

4000

4000

4000

40

50

50

50

1.3

1.3

1.3

1.3

100

125

125

125

40

70

70

70

172

182

182

182

40

40

40

40

300

300

300

300

(LIWL):

To earth

Across open pole

Switching Impulse Withstand Level

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To earth

Across open pole

Lightning Impulse Withstand Level

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(SIWL):

To earth

Across open pole

Mimimum creepage distance
Rated normal current
Rated breaking current
First pole to clear factor
Making current / peak
Duration of short-circuit
Closing time
Opening time
Total break time
Dead time
Rated operating sequence

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kV
mm/kV
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kA
kA
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ms
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sec - CO - min - CO
Alt: CO - sec - CO

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Operating mechanism

Transport and erection

Three BLK 222:s are used for single pole operation

at 245 kV.

The LTB E circuit-breaker poles are transported as complete units

lled with SF6-gas to a slight overpressure. Circuit-breaker poles
with two breaking units per phase are supplied as two separate
units: breaker-head and support insulator.
The circuit-breaker is routine tested in the factory.
Erection work at site can be done in less than one day.

One BLG 1002A is used for three pole operation

at 245 kV.

Filling of SF6-gas to specied working pressure is done by using the

following pressurizing equipment:

Three BLG 1002A:s are used for single-pole operation

at 420-550 kV.

One special control valve, for connection to the gas bottle, and a

For further details please see pamphlets SESWG/B2504 en and

SESWG/B 2510en.

Gas lling can be done without gas being released into the

The circuit-breaker is operated by motor charged spring operating

mechanism, which is installed in a compact splash-proof and
corrosion resistant housing, attached to the structure.

gas-lled hose with connectors.

atmosphere.

No gas treatment is necessary before gas lling.

Dimensions
LTB 245E1
3-pole operation with BLG 1002A

Produced by PTHVP/MD/AO

LTB 245E1
1-pole operation with BLK 222

TB
ole o er t on with BLG 1002A

atalogue Publ.PTHVP/B 2332 en Edition 4, 2002-03

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ABB Power Technology Products AB

High Voltage Products
SE-771 80 LUDVIKA, Sweden
Tel: +46 240 78 20 00
Fax: +46 240 78 36 50
E-mail: circuit.breaker@se.abb.com