SFs 72.

5-245kV
Circuit-breakers for Rated currents 4000A
outdoor installation 50kA

Auto-PufferTM
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Contents
I. Introduction 1
II. Design Feature Auto-PufferTM 2
III. LTB Design Features and Advantages 4
IV.Technical Data According to ANSI 12V.
Technical Data According to lEG 13VI.
Dimensions-LTB 14VII.
Shipping Data for LTB 16
LTB FAMILY Introduction

Introduction

Exceeding Customer Expectations -ABB Live Tank Circuit Breakers

ASS has over a century of experience in developing, from the operating mechanism. Lower operating
testing and manufacturing high voltage circuit energy inherently reduces mechanical stresses,
breakers. Through the years, our circuit breakers on the circuit breaker itself as well as on thefoundati
have acquired a reputation for high reliability and and increases circuit breaker reliability.
long life in all climates and in all parts of the world.
For many years, ABB has used operating
ABB's LTB circuit breaker family, with rated voltage mechanisms with energy mechanically stored in
72.5-245 kV and breaking current up to 50 kA, springs. This solution offers considerable
satisfies the highest demands. It is based on latest advantages in that the energy in the tensioned
developments in dielectric dimensioning and arc springs is always available.
physics research.
The design of the LTB is a well-proven technology
ASS produced the world's first SF 6 circuit breakerswith (over 20,000 ~nits are in service).
arc-assisted interrupters in the mid-1980's -Auto-PufferTM.The

energy required for interrupting

short circuit currents is partly taken from the arc
itself,significantly reducing the energy required

Brief Performance Data::

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Design Feature Auto-PufferTM Interrupters

Contact Parting

Closed Main Arc Extinction

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1. Upper current carrier / 2. Stationary arcing contact / 3. Moving arcing contact / 4. Auto-PufferM
volume / 5. Puffer volume / 6. Refill valve / 7. Stationary piston / 8. Nozzle / 9. Stationary main
contact / 10. Moving main contact / 11. Auto-puffer? valve / 12. Puffer cylinder / 13. Over-pressure
relief / 14. Lower current carrier

When interrupting high currents (e.g. rated short- puffer volumes increases due to the rise in
circuit current), Auto-PufferTM interrupters show the temperature as well as due to the com-pression of
advantage they were designed to provide. gas between the puffer cylinder and stationary

On opening, the operation of an Auto-PufferTM

piston.
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interrupter at high current begins the same way as Gas pressure inside the Auto-PufferTM volume
a puffer interrupter. It is not until after arcing begins continues to increase until it is high enough to force
that a difference in the operation principle is seen the Auto-PufferTM valve to the closed position. All

between the high and low current interrupting SF 6 gas required for interruption is now trapped in

cases. the fixed Auto-PufferTM volume and any further

When the arcing contacts part, an arc is drawn
between the moving and stationary arcing contacts.
As the arc flows, it to some degree blocks the flow
of SF 6 gas through the nozzle. The arc drawn is
extremely hot and radiates a lot of heat and begins
to heat the SF 6 gas in the interrupting gas volume.
Thus, the pressure inside the Auto-PufferTM and
increase in gas pressure in that volume is due solely
to heating from the arc. At about the same time,
the gas pressure in the puffer volume reaches a
level sufficient to push the overpressure valve open.
Since the gas in the puffer volume escapes through
the overpressure valve, Design Features Auto-
PufferTM Interrupters there is no need for a high
operating energy to overcome the compression of

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SF 6 gas while at the same time maintaining the portion of the rated short-circuit current (i.e. 20%
contact speed necessary to withstand recoveryvoltage. to 30%)

In the open position, there is sufficient distance

When the current waveform crosses zero, the arc between the stationary and moving contacts to
becomes relatively weak. At this point, the withstand rated dielectric levels.
pressurized SF6 gas flows from the Auto-PufferTM
volume through the nozzle extinguishing the arc. On closing, the refill valve opens so that SF 6 gas

When interrupting low currents, Auto-PufferTM can be drawn into the Auto-PufferTM and puffervolumes.

interrupters act in much the same way as puffer Because interruption of low currents

interrupters. That is, there is not sufficient gas requires only moderate build up of SF 6 gas pressure

pressure generated to force the Auto-PufferTMvalve by mechanical means and since high current

closed. Thus, the fixed Auto-PufferTM volume and interruption uses heating from the arc to generate

puffer volume form one large puffer volume. In such necessary gas pressure in a fixed volume, Auto-

a case, the SF6 gas pressure required for PufferTM interrupters require far less operating

interruption is built up by mechanical means as in energy than puffer interrupters (i.e. about 50% less).

a puffer interrupter. Unlike a puffer nterrupter,

ABB Auto-PufferTM interrupter is also a single
however, Auto-PufferTM need only mechanically
motion design.
generate sufficient gas pressure to interrupt a

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Design Features and Advantages LTB FAMILY

L TB is available for single- or three-pole operation.

For circuit breakers with one breaking element per
pole, both modes of operation are possible.
For three-pole operation, the circuit breaker poles
and the operating mechanism are linked together
with pull rods. On every pole there is an individual
opening spring controlled by the pull rod. There is
however one exception. In the LTB 0 three-pole
operation case there is only one opening spring
cntrolling all three poles and it is mounted on the
pole furthest away from the operating mechanism.
Each circuit breaker pole constitutes a sealed SF 6
filled unit, which includes the breaking unit, the
hollow post insulator and the mechanism housing.

Circuit Breaker type L TB D

1. Breaking Chamber 2.Support Insulator 3.Support Structure 4.0perating Mechanism type BLK5.
Trip Spring 6.Gas Tube with Protective Beam 7.Gas Supervision (On opposite side)
8. Drilled Holes for Connection to Ground 9. Pull rod with Protective Tube 10. Position Indicator

Note: 5, 6 ,9 are inside the horizontal beam

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The three poles of the circuit breaker can be mounted Dielectric Strength
on individual pole supports or in the case of LTB D on
a common support frame (pole beam). LTB has high dielectric strength even at atmospheric
SF 6pressure, due to optimized contact gap.

Controlled Switching

As option LTB circuit breakers can be used for

controlled switching by applying our controlling device
type SwitchsyncTM.For further information please see
The operational reliability and the service life of an chapter 0-1 "Controlled Switching".
SF 6 circuit breaker is very much dependent on the
ability to ensure sealing of the SF 6 gas volume and to Stable Operating Times
neutralize the effects of moisture and decomposition
products in the gas. For controlled switching it is of the utmost importance
that the functional times for closing and tripping
The risk for gas leakage is negligible; double nitrile
operations are constant. We can guarantee :t 1 ms
rubber a-rings and X-rings are used with excellent
for all LTB circuit breakers.
result.

.Each breaking unit is provided with a desiccant,

which absorbs the moisture and the decomposition
products from the interruption process.

.Since the interrupting capability is dependent on the

density of the SF 6gas, the LTB circuit breaker is
provided with a density monitor.The density monitor
consists of a temperature compensated pressure
switch. Therefore, alarm signal and blocking function
are activated only if the pressure drops due to
leakage.

The design corresponds with the demands in the

standards lEG and ANSI. Special design solutions to
meet other standards and/or specifications are also
available.

Current Switching Capability

All LTB circuit breakers are capable of interrupting

short-circuit currents in a maximum of 40 ms. We can
also guarantee restrike free interruption of capacitive
currents due to optimized contact design and
movement.

For inductive current switching the over-voltages are

low as a result of optimum quenching at current zero.

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Material Seismic Withstand Strength

The selected components of aluminum (mechanism
housings, HV-terminals, cubicles) give a high degree
of resistance to corrosion, without the need of extra
protection. For use in extreme trying environments
LTB can be delivered with a protective painting.
The support structure and protective tubes for the pull
rods are made of hot-dipped galvanized steel
nsulators
LTB circuit breaker is as standard delivered with
insulators that consist of high-grade brown-glazed
porcelain or composite insulators (light gray). LTB
with light gray porcelain can be delivered on request.
LTB is available as standard with long creepage
distances.
II LTB circuit breakers can in their standard versions,
ithstand seismic accelerations up to 3 m/s2 (0.3 g),
LTBD up to 5 m/s2 in accordance with lEG 1166 and
IEEE 693.
Rating Plates
A rating plate, which includes data for the circuit
breaker, is placed on the operating mechanismcubicle.
The rating plate is made of stainless steel
with engraved text.
Operating Mechanism
The circuit breaker is operated by motor charged
spring operating mechanism(s), which is installed in a
compact splash proof and corrosion resistant housing,
attached to the structure.

Longer creepage distances can be quoted on .One BLK is used for three-pole operation for LTB 0
request. 72.5 -170 kV.

Mechanical Strength .Three BLK's are used for single pole operation for
LTB D 72.5 -170 kV.
The mechanical durability gives a sufficient safety
margin for normal wind loads and static and dynamic .Three BLK's are used for single pole operation for
forces from conductors. LTB E up to 245 kV.

.One BLG is used for three-pole operation for LTB E

up to 245 kV.

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Sealing Systems for SF 6 Volume

The sealing system consists of double nitrile rubber breakers for more than 30 years with excellent service
O-rings in all static seals and double X-rings in all record at varying climatic conditions.
dynamic seals. The SF 6gas leakage is less than 0.5% per year.
This type of sealings has been used in our circuit

SF 6 Density Monitoring

Since the interrupting capability is dependent on the All LTB E circuit breakers have one density monitor
density of the SF 6gas, the LTB circuit breaker is per pole.
provided with density monitor(s).

The density monitor consists of a temperature

compensated pressure switch. Therefore, alarm signal
and blocking function are activated only if the
pressure drops due to leakage.

The standard version of LTB D for 72.5-170 kV has

one common density monitor for all three poles.
Alternatively LTB D can be provided with one density
monitor per pole.

Climatic Withstand
The LTB circuit breakers are designed for, and are consequences, one of the following gas-mixtures is

installed in, widely shifting conditions from polar to used:

desert climate throughout the world. .SF 6 and N2

For circuit breakers installed in areas with extreme low .SF 6 and CF 4
temperatures there is a risk of condensation of the
SF 6gas. In order to avoid condensation
 Design Features and Advantages LTB FAMILY

Support Structure
Support structures are included in the standard versions
of the LTB circuit breakers. The support structures are
made of hot-dipped galvanized steel. The standard
versions for structures are:

.LTB D 72.5-170 kV One support column per

.L TB E all types One support column per pole

.For detailed information see "Dimensions"

The support structures are prepared for connection to

ground by means of drilled holes on each leg.

Drilled holes for connection

High Voltage Terminals

The LTB circuit breakers are as standard equipped with Circuit breakers with vertically mounted breaking
flat aluminum terminals with thickness 20 mm for LTB 0 elements have terminals on both sides for connection
and 28 mm for L TB E. in either direction.

The drilling pattern is in accordance with lEG and NEMAstandards.

Circuit breakers with horizontal breaking elements have
Other dimensions (e.g. DIN) by means of one terminal per breaking element. The terminals are
adapters, are available on request. directed upwards.

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Controlled Switching Devices For circuit breakers with two I elements per pole,
the breaking elements and the support insulators are

The goal for controlled switching is to increase power transported in two separate cases.
quality in the network systems by reducing switching
transients. All L TB circuit breakers are suitable for For detailed information regarding weights and

controlled switching with ABB's SwitchsyncTM device. dimensions see "Shipping data".

In order to obtain optimum result the switching instants Breaking elements as well as support insulators are filled
with SF 6 gas at a slight overpressure.
should be different for the three phases. For three-pole
operated circuit breakers this is achieved with
mechanically staggered poles.

Presently more than 1,000 HV live tank circuit breakers Arrival Inspection
manufactured by ABB are in operation with controlled
On arrival the packaging and contents should be
switching.
checked against packing list. In the event of damage to

Type Tests the goods, contact ABB for advice, before further
handling of the,goods takes place. Any damage ought

The LTB circuit breakers have been type tested in to be documented (photographed).

accordance with lEG and/or ANSI standards. Type test

reports can be presented on request. SF 6 gas

Routine Tests Gas for filling up to rated pressure can be delivered in

bottles, each containing 40 kg gas.

All LTB circuit breakers are routine tested before delivery.

The quantity required for each type of LTB varies from
Our test program complies with lEG and ANSI standards.
one circuit breaker type to an-other. This information is
given in the tender.
Transport
The pressurizing equipment can be delivered on request,
The LTB circuit breakers are normally packed and
and is described under "Erection and Commissioning".
transported in seaworthy wooden crates. The circuit
breaker poles with one breaking element per pole are
transported as com-plete units.

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Erection and Commissioning The general actions are described below:

1-2 years: Ocular inspection

Assembly instructions are provided with each delivery.
.7-10 years or 2,000 mechanical operations: Extended
ocular inspection and some lubrication of the operating
Erection work at site can be done in 1-4 days depending
on LT8 type and size. mechanism(s)

years or 5,000 mechanical operations Preventive

Filling of SF 6 gas to specified rated pressure is done by
maintenance including general inspection of the circuit
using the following pressuri-zing equipment, which can
breaker and operating mechanism. Operation test
be delivered on request:
including measurement of operating times and possible

.One special control valve, for connection to the gas adjustments.

.bottle, and a 20 m gas-filled hose with connectors.
.30 years or 10,000 mechanical operation: A

.A complementary control valve for connection to CF4 comprehensive inspection is recommended to give
increased safety and continued problem-free operation.
or N2 gas bottle (for mixed gas filling). (
The inspection methods and scope depend very

When using above equipment gas filling can be carried much on the local conditions.

out without gas being released into the atmosphere.

For circuit breakers for special switching duties such as

For illustration of gas filling equipment see page 1-6. switching of reactor banks overhaul of the breaking
chamber should be carried out more frequently,

Maintenance approximately 5,000 operations

Overhaul and repair work must be performed by

LTB is designed for a service life of more than 30 years
authorized personnel only.
or 10,000 mechanical operations. For current switchingthe
number of operations before service is dependent
The instructions in the manual for operation and
on the interrupted current and type of application.
maintenance should be observed.

Inspection, maintenance and overhaul should be carried

ABB is available for discussions and advice.
out at regular intervals de-pending on the ambient
conditions and the number of operations.

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Recommended Spare Parts Disposal

High operation frequency (e.g. circuit breakers for
The disposal of wasted parts should be carried out in
reactor or capacitor switching) and/or large quantities
accordance with local legal provisions.
of circuit breakers:

poles The SF 6gas should not be released into the atmosphere

when the circuit breaker is scrapped. The SF 6 gas can
.Complete operating mechanisms
be recycled.
.Sets of contacts

.Sets of gaskets The porcelain can, after it has been crushed, be used
as fill.
.Density switches

.SF6 gas The metals used in the circuit breaker can be recycled.

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 Technical Data LTB FAMILY

Number of breaks per pole 1 1 1 1 1 1

kV '
Rated voltage 72.5 145 ~ 170 72.5 170 245
Rated frequency Hz 60 60 60 60 60
Power freq~ withstand voltaQ~
-To earth (Drylyy~)- kV 160/140 310/275 365/315 160/140 365/31 ~._1_425/350
open pole(Dry/Wet) kV 160/140 310/275 365/315 160/140 I 425/350 I
Withstand Voltag~
-To earth kV 325 650 750 350 750 900
-Acrosso~~ kV 325 650 750 350 750 900
Wave Impulse Withstand V9~Q~
To earth (£Jl~)- kV 452 838 968 ,I 452 968 1160
Across open pole(2 ~s)- kV 452 838 968 1 452 968 1160
Switching Impulse With~!and Voltag~
-To earth and/between phases kV
-Across open pole kV
distance mm/kV 25 25 25 25 25 25
Rated normal current A 3000 3000 3000 4000 I 4000 4000
Rated s.c current kA 40 40 40 50 I 50 50
First-pole-to-clear factor 1.5 1;5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Rated closing and latching current I kA 104 104 104 104 104 104
Duration of short time ,!:!ithstand circuit I s 3 3 3 3 3 " !~ J 3
Closing time ms <40 <40 <40 <55 < 55 J.~~j <55
Opening time
Break time
ms
ms
22
40
22
40
22
40
17
40
17
40
17
40
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Dead time ms 300 300 300 300 300 300
Rated Standard Operating Duty O-O.3s-CO-3min-CO or CO-15s-CO

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Number of breaks ole 1 1 1 1 1 1

Rated volta e kV 72.5 145 170 72.5 170 245
Rated frequency Hz 50 50 50 50 50 50
Power~~y withstand level1)
-To earth an9 between phases kV 140 275 325 140 325 460
-Across open pole kV 140 275 325 140 325 460
LiQ~Ql!!lpulse Withstand Level(hIWL)
-To earth and between phases kV 325 650 750 325 750 1050
-Across open pole kV 325 650 750 325 750 1050
Impulse Withstand Level(SIWL)
-To earthand/between
-Across op~P-QLe-
Creeoaqe distance
phases V
kV ~ 25 25 25 25 25 ~ 25
Rated normal current 3150 3150 3150 4000 4000 I

Rated S.c breaking current kA 40 40 40 50 50 50 I

First- ole-to-clear factor 1.5 1~ 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

Makin current eak kA 100 100 100 125 125 ~
Duration of short circuit 5 3 3 3 3 3 3
Closing time ms <40 <40 <40 <55 <55 <55
Opening time ms 22 22 22 17 17 17
Break time ms 40 40 40 40 40 40
Dead time ms 300 300 300 300 300 300
Rated Operating Sequence O-O.3s-CO-3min-CO or CO-15s-CO

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Dimensions-L TB
Dimensions -L TBD
LTB 01/B Two-Column Stand,
Three-pole Operation
Rated Voltage: 72.5 -170 kV

Dimensions(mm)
Rated A B c D E F

Volt~g~
72.5 kV 4647 3283 11050 3230 I I~14630
145
.-- kV 5197 3833 1750
170 kV 5808 1475 I 1520 1~133 1750 ,
Available dimensions for phase distances
arid heighes to lowest part of insulator(mm) m t267
Rated ~
phase distances
Voltage
72.5 kV 1750* 2000 2500 i ~I
145 kV 1750 2000 2500
170 kV 1750 2000 2500
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ated I
Height to lowest part of insulator**
Voltage I
]2.5 kV~ 1123 2503* 2945 3528
*) Standard
**) Other dimensions can be provided

L TB 01/B Three-Column Stand

Three-pole Operation
Rated Voltage: 72.5 -170 kV
Dimensions(mm)
Rated A B c D E F
Voltage
5 kV 4647 11164 ~11
14f 5 kV 64
17(:) kV 1-.:11-5-
Available dimensions for phase distances ~ t267
and heighes to lowest part of insulator(mm)

1050* 1750* 2000 2500 3000 I

1750
J-1QQQ*-
--3QQQj 2500
170kV , -I -1750 12000 12500 13000 I
*) Standard **)BIL550kV -
Rated
Height to lowest part of insulator**
Voltage
72.5 kV 800 2503* 2950 3203
*) Standard
**) Other dimensions can be provided

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Dimensions --L TBE

LTB E1 Three-pole Operation

Rated Voltage: 72.5 -245 kV

Dimensions(mm)

1292 1655 3244 1100 3590 F

5400 1292 1265 3854 3500 6390

6703 1914 1955 4544 3500 8390
Available dimensions for phase distances
and heighes to lowest part of insulator(mm)

1500 3000 3500 4000

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-3000 3500
2500 3000 3500 4000

*) Standard

LTB E1 Single-pole Operation

Rated Voltage: 72.5 -245 kV

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Shipping Data for LTBE

LTB 245 E1- Three-~erated

5.90 x 1.90 x 0.97 ,

1.80 x 0.97 x 1.07
Support Structure 1 2.38 x 1.10 x 0.36

LTB 245 E1-Sin~le-pole Operated

Breaker Poles 5.90 x 1.90 x 0.97

0 Mechanism 2.50 x 1.17 x 1.00 =::::~==~3600
1000
Support Structure 1 2.38 x 1.10 x 0.36 280

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PLEASE NOTE! ABB High Voltage Switchgear Co. Ltd., Beijing is
working to continuously improve the products. Therefore we reserve
the rightto change design, dimensions and data without prior notice.

ABB High Voltage Switchgear Co. Ltd., Beijing

No12 Jingyuan Street
Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area
Beijing, 100176, P. R. China
Tel: +861067818000
Fax: +861067818001