CRITERIA ON THE SELECTION OF LOW VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Basic Circuit Breaker Selection Criteria

Low Voltage Circuit Breakers

The selection of any circuit breaker, for any given duty, is ultimately based on an assessment of
its ability to perform the following basic functions:

a) To carry the required full-load current without overheating (i.e., it should have the correct
current rating)

b) To switch and isolate or disconnect the load from the source at the given system voltage (i.e.,
it should have the correct voltage rating),

c) To interrupt any possible abnormally high operating current or short-circuit current likely to
be encountered during operation (i.e., it should have the correct interrupting rating)

d) To be able to perform these functions over an acceptably long period of time under the
operating and environmental conditions that will actually prevail in the application (i.e., it should
have the correct mounting provisions, enclosure, and accessories for operation in the
environment in which it is to be applied).

The degree to which a circuit breaker can satisfy these requirements is a measure of its
applicability
for a function. A circuit breaker's rating indicates these capabilities to the user because rating is
established by proof testing.

Hence, an understanding of how a circuit breaker of any given type is tested will give insight to
its applicability for any function.
SF6 POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER SPECIFICATIONS
SAMPLE
POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
Specification Sample of SF6 Power Circuit Breaker

SF6 Power Circuit Breaker

Below is an example of specifications of a Power Circuit Breaker, using SF6 as its arc quenching
medium. You may make this as a reference, taking into consideration your own requirements.
Take note that this sample has Bushing Current Transformers (BCT) on it.

POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Use: 69KV Transformer Breaker

Item # Description Specification

1. Manufacturer Depends on your standards
2. Nominal Voltage (volts) 69,000
3. Breaker Type Type SPS2-72.5-40-2
4. Construction Dead tank
5. Maximum Voltage (volts) 72,500
6. Year manufactured
7. Quantity
8. Interrupting Medium SF6
9. Rated Voltage Range Factor (K) 1.0
10. Continuous Current 1,200
11. Frequency (Hz) 60
12. Low Frequency Withstand
  Dry 60 Hz for 1 min.
  Wet 60 Hz for 10 sec. 160 kV
  Full wave withstand (BIL) 350 kV
13. Interrupting time ( cycles) 3 cycles
14. Permissible tripping delay Y (sec) 2 sec.
15. Closing time (cycles) 12
16. Reclosing time (sec)
17. Short circuit interrupting current
kA, RMS, Symmetrical 40
kA, RMS, Asymmetrical 48
18. Close & latch (Initial current loop) kA, RMS, Assymmetrical 64
19. Close & latch (kA Peak) 108
20. Short time current (3 sec.) kA, RMS, Symmetrical 40
21. Transient recovery voltage (kV peak)
22. Load current switching capability (amperes) 2,000
23. Transient inrush current (kA peak) 25 kA
24. Transient inrush frequency(Hz) 3,360 Hz

OPERATING MECHANISM
25. Closing circuit power supply (Vdc) 48 Vdc
26. Closing circuit protection breaker
27. Tripping circuit power supply (Vdc) 48 Vdc
28. Tripping circuit protection breaker
29. Type of breaker control spring charge
30. Breaker control power supply (Vac) 48 Vdc
31. Breaker control protection breaker

CIRCUIT BREAKER ACCESSORIES

32. Current Transformer Mounting Line & load side
33. Quantity Load Side 6.0
34. Quantity Line Side 6.0
35. Terminal Connection flat pad
36. Lifting hook provided yes
37. Number of Auxiliary Contact 20.0

38. OTHER ACCESSORIES

dual trip coils
230 VAC cabinet light and convenience outlet
local / remote switch
breaker protection for control circuits including the ff:
4 hole NEMA bushing terminals and conectors
galvanized steel frame
SF6 gas first filling in cylinder
adapter fitting for SF6 filling
service hose for SF6 filling and timer mounting bracket

BUSHING CURRENT TRANSFORMER

39. Type: Bushing Type Bushing Type Bushing Type Bushing Type
40. Quantity 3 3 3 3
41. Bushing Transformer Mounting: Load Side Load Side Line Side Line Side
42. Accuracy Class: C 800/0.3B1.8 C 400 C 400 C 400
43. Basic Insulation Level (kV): 110kV 110kV 110kV 110kV
44. Frequency (Hz) : 60 60 60 60
45. Burden: 45 VA @ 5A (B1.8) 100VA @ 5A (B-4) 100VA @ 5A (B-4) 100VA @ 5A (B-4)
46. Rated Primary to Secondary Current Ratio(s) 1,200:5 1,200:5 1,200:5 1,200:5
47. Secondary Winding Config. Multi-tap Multi-tap Multi-tap Multi-tap
100:5    X2-X3 100:5    X2-X3 100:5    X2-X3 100:5    X2-X3
200:5   X1-X2 200:5   X1-X2 200:5   X1-X2 200:5   X1-X2
300:5   X1-X3 300:5   X1-X3 300:5   X1-X3 300:5   X1-X3
400:5    X4-X5 400:5    X4-X5 400:5    X4-X5 400:5    X4-X5
500:5    X3-X4 500:5    X3-X4 500:5    X3-X4 500:5    X3-X4
600:5    X2-X4 600:5    X2-X4 600:5    X2-X4 600:5    X2-X4
800:5   X1-X4 800:5   X1-X4 800:5   X1-X4 800:5   X1-X4
900:5    X3-X5 900:5    X3-X5 900:5    X3-X5 900:5    X3-X5
1000:5   X2-X5 1000:5   X2-X5 1000:5   X2-X5 1000:5   X2-X5
1200:5   X1-X5 1200:5   X1-X5 1200:5   X1-X5 1200:5   X1-X5