Contents

Key Features and Benefits 01

Codes and Standards 01
Value Addition by 02
Application of PVAC-E 04
GE Components Inside 05
Design Features on PVAC-E Switchgear 08
PVAC-E Switchgear Configuration 09
PVAC-E Switchgear Dimensions 12
PVAC-E Switchgear Characteristics 14
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Key Features and Benefits

• Easy to maintain • Fully type tested by at KEMA lab
• Long service life • The most reliable and durable metalclad switchgear
• No greenhouse gas according to ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2
• World-wide acceptance • Customization & design capabilities are available to
• Reliable & quiet arc interruption meet customer requirements
• More than 40 years interrupter experience • ’s manufacturing facility is ISO 9001:2000 certified

Codes and Standards

• ANSI/IEEE C37.04 AC Power Circuit Breaker Rating Structure
• ANSI/IEEE C37.06 – 1987 & 2000 Preferred Ratings of Power Circuit Breakers
• ANSI/IEEE C37.09 Test Procedures for Power Circuit Breakers
• ANSI/IEEE C37.54 Conformance Test Procedures
• ANSI/IEEE C37.010 Application Guide for Power Circuit Breakers
• ANSI/IEEE C37.11 Power Circuit Breakers Control Requirements
• ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2 Standards for Switchgear Assemblies
• NEMA SG - 4 & 5 Power Circuit Breakers & Switchgear Assemblies

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Value Addition by
Design & Customization
Design activities are made fast and effective using latest and advance
software tools suitable for mechanical and electrical scope whose
output is necessary for fabrication and assembly. The following design
tools are being used by our engineers:
• Pro-Engineer 3D modeling software
• Autodesk Inventor Professional
• Pro-Engineer software for sheet metal work
• Elecdes
• Master CAM Software
• AutoCAD

Manufacturing
PVAC-E Panels’ manufacturing and assembly is done at our
state-of-the-art facilities whose processes strictly comply with ISO
9001:2000. The processes involve, but not limited to:
• Fabrication of metal parts
• Welding
• Press
• Painting
• Electroplating
• Etc.

Finished fabricated metal parts, copper materials and other

machined items to form the cubicle are further passed through
fabrication quality checking before there are sent to respective
production lines for assembly.

Quality Control & Assurance

Our approach to Quality is: “To prevent error before it happens.”
The whole system is directed towards this methodology.
The aim is to achieve customer satisfaction by consistently
delivering products and services on time, meeting all
quality requirements and providing value for money.

The quality assurance system is primarily concerned with

ensuring customer satisfaction at all stages – from design
to final delivery and servicing. It includes regulation of the
quality of raw materials, assemblies, products and components;
services related to production; and management, production,
and inspection processes.
High Voltage Testing Lab
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Our manufacturing facilities for MV products follow the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach towards
Quality Management System. The whole Quality management system is in line with ISO 9001:2000
requirement and certified by ABS Quality Evaluation Inc., USA.
Listed below are the quality assurance & control activities:
• Inspection of incoming raw material
• In-process inspection
• Finished product inspection
• Customer complaint analysis
• Calibration control of all the measuring and testing instruments
• Control of non-conforming products and initiation of corrective action
• Monitoring quality trends
• Application of appropriate statistical process control techniques at all test stages
• Systems audit (ISO 9001:2000) by trained internal auditors.

Functional Factory Test

All the finished panels are subjected to 100% routine quality checking as per the customer approved
drawings and as per IEEE C37.20.2 Inspection & Test plan, instructions are followed and the results
are recorded.
The inspection and tests include the following:
1- VISUAL INSPECTION AND DIMENSION CHECK
2- MECHANICAL OPERATION TEST
3- ELECTRICAL OPERATION AND CONTROL WIRING TESTS
a) Control wiring continuity
b) Control wiring insulation test
c) Polarity verification
d) Sequence tests
4- POWER FREQUENCY VOLTAGE WITHSTAND TEST ON THE MAIN CIRCUIT
5- TEST OF THE MEASURING AND PROTECTION CIRCUITS

Customer Service & After-Sales Service

Electrical Systems have a qualified team to provide prompt
service to its customers.

As an added value service to our customers, supervision of the installation

of switchgear and commissioning is provided by our experienced
engineers as part of the offer. This further ensures proper handling
of the panels which is essential for smooth execution of a project.

Mechanical Operation Test

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Application of PVAC-E

Oil & Gas Utilities

Steel & Cement Industries Tough Seas & Salt Air

Paper Mills
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GE Components Inside
POWER/VAC ® VACUUM BREAKERS DESIGNED FOR QUALITY AND SAFETY
Standardization Means High Quality
A high degree of standardization has been achieved with POWER/VAC ® breakers. All breakers are the
same size, regardless of voltage or interrupting capability. Additionally, most parts of the frame,
primary conductors, disconnects and mechanisms are interchangeable throughout the breaker product
line. This results in a higher quality product and reduces training time for operating and maintenance
personnel.

Interlock System Protects Operating Personnel

For personnel safety, POWER/VAC ® breakers are
designed with a number of mechanical and electrical
interlocks. For example, breaker contacts must be open
before the breaker can be moved to or from the CONNECT
position. A positive mechanical stop is provided when the
breaker reaches the CONNECT or TEST/DISCONNECT
positions. Mechanical interference interlocks are provided
to permit only the insertion of properly rated breakers into
any specific compartment. These and other necessary
interlocks provide a comprehensive protection system.
Furthermore, springs automatically discharge when the
breaker is withdrawn from the CONNECT position and
breakers cannot be inserted in the closed position. Closed
door draw-out design also contributes an extra measure of
operator protection.

Breaker Features
1. FRONT PANEL:
Thick 11-guage steel front panel fits into a collar-frame in
the equipment when the breaker is in the CONNECT
position, which provides a safe grounded metal barrier
between the breaker compartment and the secondary
device compartment. Well marked and easy-to-read operating
controls and indicators include trip button, CLOSE button,
PEN/CLOSE indicator, CHARGE/DISCHARGE indicator,
OPERATIONS counter and provision for manual charging
of the breaker.

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2. PRIMARY DISCONNECT:
The primary disconnect finger set is rugged and easy to inspect. It is
designed for optimum contact, built of silver-plated copper, and tested
for continuous and momentary currents. These disconnects provide
proper contact integrity throughout the life of the gear for the critical
primary disconnect function.

3. CONTACT EROSION INDICATOR:

GE vacuum interrupter contacts seldom wear out over the normal duty
life-span of a circuit breaker. Nevertheless, a contact erosion indicator
is provided for inspection convenience. It is visible when the breaker
is withdrawn from the compartment, or with the front panel removed.

4. INTERRUPTER SUPPORT:
A rugged, high strength, track-resistant polyester glass support assembly firmly positions and holds the interrupter and
primary conductors while providing insulation to ground and between phases. This support assembly can be removed
quickly by disengaging six bolts. Only a simple alignment of contact wipe is required in the unlikely event that the
interrupter assembly needs to be replaced.

5. BREAKER MECHANISM:
Both ML-17 and ML-18 mechanisms use a spring-charged, store-energy design that is mechanically and electrically
trip-free and can be operated by DC control voltages of 48V, 125V, or 250V, or AC voltages of 115V, and 230V. High
quality mechanism parts are precision-tooled for operating consistency, reliability, maintenance ease and plated for
corrosion resistance for long life.

6. ROLL-IN OPTION:
A roll-in breaker is designed for use in the lower
compartment of indoor switchgear or outdoor walk-in
is available in all breaker ratings. The roll-in feature
eliminates the need for a lift truck and reduces the
required front aisle space. Upper compartments
may be left empty or used as auxiliary compartments.
The breaker used for this option is the same as used
for the two-high product, with the addition of an
undercarriage.
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POWER/VAC ® PUTS OVER 40 YEARS OF VACUUM INTERRUPTER EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU

The heart of every PVAC-E Switchgear is the vacuum interrupter. The POWER/VAC ® interrupter is a
reliable device that provides fast, quiet power switching. It consists of a pair of butt contacts,
a vapor-condensing shield and a bellow through which one of the contacts moves, all sealed in a
vacuum-light enclosure.

Vacuum is recognized as having many advantages over other arc interruption technologies. It is a
nearly perfect dielectric for arc extinction. Also because the vacuum interrupter is smaller, the circuit
breakers can be reduced in size weight and complexity. Environmentally friendly, no oil, gas or high
pressure air is needed to aid interruption, so breaker design can be further simplified.

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Design Features on PVAC-E Switchgear

THESE SUPERIOR DESIGN FEATURES ARE STANDARD ON PVAC-E
SWITCHGEAR
A. MAIN BUS COMPARTMENT
is completely isolated by 11-gauge metal barriers. Bus bars are provided
with high dielectric epoxy insulation and pass through track-resistant
polyester glass barriers between cubicles. All main bus is fully tin-plated
after fabrication for positive contact and low resistance, and is insulated
with performed boots. Porcelain insulation to ground and silver plating
are optional.

B. SECONDARY DISCONNECTS
combines the positive-contact reliability of a plug with the automatic, self
aligning convenience of sliding-type contacts. While in the test position,
secondary contacts are easily disengaged or reengaged by a linkage
operated from the front of the circuit breaker.

C. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
are typically located behind mechanically actuated safety shutter and
barrier that isolates the primary disconnects as the breaker is moved
into the DISCONNECT position. Two standard accuracy CT's per phase
can be accommodated on both the line and load sides of the breaker (as
many as 12 CT's per breaker). CT's are front accessible after removal
of the safety shutter and barrier.

D. VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
meet all applicable industry standards and are mounted in an
easy-access roll-out tray. VT's are automatically grounded upon
withdrawal, tray provides isolation from primary connections.
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E. DRY TYPE CONTROL POWER TRANSFORMERS

have molded epoxy resin insulation and are mounted in a draw
out tray for easy access. Ratings run through 15kVA single
phase. When a higher rating, or 3 CPT's, are required, a key
interlock fused roll-out tray will be supplied with stationary
CPT's mounted in the rear of the unit.

F. CABLE COMPARTMENT
in a basic two-breaker vertical section has ample space for termination of up to two 750 MCM cables
per phase, including stress cone makeup. When only one breaker is required in a vertical section, the
entire cable space is available for use. In two-high breaker equipment, a vertical steel trough serves
as a separation barrier from the other cable compartment. This duct is easily removed to facilitate
initial installation of the "inside" cables. When the vertical steel duct is in place, there is still access
to the "inside" terminations. The power cable compartment can be arranged to permit both sets of
cables to exit below or above.

G. PORTABLE BREAKER LIFT

is provided for handling a breaker or roll-out during installation
into a compartment, or during removal for inspection or maintenance.
Lifts for both indoor and outdoor equipment have interlocks on
the lifting forks to lock the breaker in place during transporting.

PVAC-E switchgear configuration

Standard Power/VAC Breaker Stacking Configurations

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Standard Power/VAC Bus Tie Breaker Stacking Configurations

1. 4000A breaker require fans on top of structure for forced air cooling.
2. Blank Unit above 3500A & 4000A breakers have room for device mounting.
3. Auxiliary Units can contain roll-out tray for PTs & CPTs, or additional device mounting.
4. Full height Auxiliay Units can contain additional device mounting or be used for material storage.
5. 3500A must be derated to 3250A in outdoor construction.
6. 4000A is not available in outdoor construction.
7. Roll-out located above a 3000A breaker, are only available on indoor construction.
8. Auxiliary Bus Ties can contain 1 bus connected roll-out tray.

Notes:
• Each section in standard indoor construction is 36"Wx95"Hx94"D.
• Bus Ties always require two sections.
• Not all possible configurations shown,consult factory

Power / VAC Auxiliary Compartment Configurations

5 6
1 2 3
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8 4
7

1. 4 high auxiliaries capability

2. 1200A/2000A breaker in A,two bus connected rollouts in B
3. 1200A/2000A breaker in B,two line connected rollouts in A
4. 1200A/2000A breaker in A,two rollouts in B, one line & one bus connected
5. 3000A breaker in B,two bus connected rollouts in A (Indoor only)
6. 1200A/2000A breaker in A, with line connected rollouts in superstructure. Two rollouts in B, line
connected from adjacent section (3000A breaker)
7. 1200A/2000A breaker in A. Two rollouts in B,one line connected fused R/O, with large CPT mounted in rear
8. Two rollouts in A or B compartments, line connected to 3500A/4000A breaker in adjacent section,
B compartment, or bus connected.

NOTES: ALL ROLLOUT TRAYS ARE HARD BUS CONNECTED. NO CABLE CONNECTED TRAYS.
NOT ALL POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS SHOWN. CONSULT FACTORY OR GET-6600.

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Devices Ratings Roll-out Unit A Compartment B Compartment

Lower Upper Lower Upper
3-VTs (1) 5KV and 15KV - Yes Yes Yes Yes
2-VTs (1) 5KV and 15KV - Yes Yes Yes Yes
1-CPT (1) 5/10/15 KVA - No Yes Yes No
1-CPT (2) 25, 37.5 KVA (4) - No No No No
CPT Fuses (3) Fused Unit No No No No

1. Fuses are an integral part of VT or CPT. CPTs are single phase.

2. CPT is installed in the rear cable compartment. CPT fuses are installed in a key interlocked fused
roll-out in the Lower B compartment.
3. Fused rollout tray must be key-interlocked with remote CPT secondary breaker.
4. Consult factory for larger CPTs or 3-phase bank.

PVAC-E Switchgear Dimensions

Equipment Rating Indoor Equipment Outdoor Equipment

2-High Breaker 2-High Breaker

4.76KV, 8.25KV & Vertical Section Auxiliary Vertical Vertical Section Auxiliary Vertical
15KV (less breakers) Section (less breakers) Section
Current Breaker Weight
Rating Weights Height Depth Width Weight Width Weight Height Depth Width (lbs) Width Weight
(Amps) (lbs) (in) (in) (1) (in) (lbs) (in) (lbs) (in) (in) (in) (2,5) (in) (lbs)
1200 550 3050 2950 3550 3450
2000 650 3100 3000 111 O/D 106 O/D 3600 3500
3000 780 95 94 36 3180 36 3080 112 P/A 181 P/A 36 3680 36 3580
3500 850 3280 3180 or C/A 272 C/A 3780 3680
4000 860 3300 3200 3800 3700

1. An optional 82” depth is available for some indoor applications. Consult factory
2. For Common Aisle construction (CA), add 1500 pounds to weight of two indoor vertical sections
3. Standard front aisle space required 66”, reduced minimum front aisle space of 58” is available on
indoor construction
4. Weights listed are for estimating purposes only
5. For protected aisle construction (P/A), add 1100 pounds to weight of each outdoor vertical section.
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Typical Section Dimensions

Indoor and Outdoor Equipment

272”

1” 6”
PV A 36 inch PV
Breaker extension on Breaker
PV
Breaker the left and
right side is
required for
112” breaker lift
97” truck
movement.

PV PV
Breaker Breaker
PV
Breaker

94” 72” 94” 3”

94” Aisle
Indoor Outdoor Common Aisle

181”

PV
6” 6”
Breaker
A 36 inch PV
extension on Breaker

111” the left and

right side is
97” 112” required for
breaker lift
97” truck
movement.
PV
Breaker
PV
Breaker

3”
3”
97” 94” 94”
Outdoor Non - Walkin Outdoor - Protected Aisle

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PVAC-E switchgear characteristics

NEW POWER/VAC® Power Circuit Breaker Characteristics – KA Rated
Symmetrical Rating Basis ANSI C37.06 (2000)
ANSI Rated Values
Rated Rated Rated Withstand Test Continuous Short Circuit Rated Rated 2 Sec Short Close and
Maximum Factor, K Voltage rms Current rms Current Interrupting Permissible time Current Latch Peak
rms Voltage Low Crest Rating at Rating (at time Tripping Carrying (2.6K x short
(kV) (1) Frequency Impulse 60HZ Rated Max. (Cycles) Delay, Y Capability circuit current
rms voltage Voltage (kV) (amperes) kV) (kA) (3) (Seconds) (kA) rating) (kA)
(kV) (2)

1200-4000 31.5 5 or 3 31.5 82

1200-4000 40 5 or 3 40 104
19 60
4.76 1200-4000 50 5 or 3 50 130
1200-4000 63* 5 63 164
1200-4000 40 5 or 3 40 104
1200-4000 50* 5 or 3 50 130
8.25 1.0 1200-4000 63* 5 2 63 164
1200-4000 20 5 or 3 20 52
36 95 1200-4000 25 5 or 3 25 64
1200-4000 31.5 5 or 3 31.5 82
15 1200-4000 40 5 or 3 40 104
1200-4000 50 5 or 3 50 130
1200-4000 63 5 63 164

Notes:
1. Maximum voltage for which the breaker is designed and upper limit of operation.
2. 4000A rating is forced air-cooled, indoor construction only. 3500A must be derated to 3250A in
outdoor construction.
3. Within the limitations stated in ANSI C37.04-1999.5.8.
* Exceeds ANSI C37.06-2000 preferred ratings.
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PVAC-E switchgear characteristics

POWER/VAC® Power Circuit Breaker Characteristics – MVA Rated
Symmetrical Rating Basis ANSI C37.06 (1987)

Identification Rated Values Related Required Capabilities

Insulation Level
Voltage Current
Rated Withstand Test
Voltage Maximum 3 Sec Short

Nominal Nominal Rated Rated Low Crest Continuous Short Rated Rated Rated Symmetrical Time Current Closing and Close and Latch
rms 3-Phase Maximum Voltage Frequency rms Impulse rms Current Circuit rms Interrupting Permissible Maximum Interrupting Carrying Latching Peak (2.7K x
Voltage Class rms Voltage Range Voltage (kV) Voltage Rating at Current Time Tripping Voltage Capability (5) Capability (6) Capability max short
Class (kV) (MVA) (6) (kV) (1) Factor (K) (kV) 60Hz Rating (at (cycles) (9) Delay, Y Divided by rms Current circuit current
(2) (amperes) Rated (Seconds) K (kV) K times Related Short circuit (kA) (10) rating) (kA) (6)
(7) & (8) Max.kV) rms Current
(kA)(3)(4) (kA) (kA)
250 1.24 1200-4000 29 3.85 36 36 58 97
4.16 350 4.76 1.19 19 60 1200-4000 41 4.0 49 49 78 132
450 (6) 1.00 1200-4000 63 4.76 63 63 101 164
500 1.25 1200-4000 33 6.6 41 41 66 111
7.2 8.25
785 (6) 1.00 1200-4000 63 5 2 8.25 63 63 101 164
500 1.30 1200-4000 18 11.5 23 23 37 63
36 95
750 1.30 1200-4000 28 11.5 36 36 58 98
13.8 15 11.5
1000 1.30 1200-4000 37 48 48 77 130
1500 (6) 1.00 1200-4000 63 15 63 63 101 164

Notes:
1. Maximum voltage for which the breaker is designed and upper limit of operation.
2. K is the ratio of the maximum voltage to the lower limit of the range of operating voltage in which the
required symmetrical and asymmetrical interrupting capabilities vary in inverse proportion to the operating
voltage.
3. To obtain the required symmetrical interrupting capability of a circuit breaker at an operating voltage
between 1/K times the rated maximum voltage and rated maximum voltage, the following formula
shall be used:
(Rated Maximum Voltage)
Required Symmetrical Interrupting Capability=Rated short Circuit Current X (Operating Voltage)
For operating voltages below 1/K times the rated maximum voltage, the required symmetrical
interrupting capability of the circuit breaker shall be equal to K times the rated short circuit current.
4. With the limitation stated in 5.10 of ANSI-C37.04-1991, all values apply for poly-phase and
line-to-line faults. For single phase-to-phase faults, the specific conditions stated in 5.10.2.3 of
ANSI-C37.04-1991 apply.
5. Current values in this column are not to be exceeded even for operating voltages below 1/K times
the maximum voltage.
6. MVA Class listed for reference only. Note 4160V-450MVA, 7.2KV-785MVA and 13.8KV-1500MVA are
not listed as preferred ratings according to table 2.1of ANSI-C37.06-1987. For these ratings the
Short Time Current is on a 2 sec basis, and the peak C&L is 2.6 x S/C rating.
7. 3500A must be derated to 3250A in outdoor construction.
8. 4000A breaker is forced-air cooled, and indoor construction only.
9. 3 cycle interrupting ratings are available, consult factory.
10. Non-standard, high Close & Latch ratings are available, consult factory.

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