Live Tank Circuit Breaker
Live Tank Circuit Breaker
Live Tank Circuit Breaker
Contents
I. Introduction..........................................................................................................1
II. Design Feature Auto-PufferTM ...........................................................................2
III. LTB Design Features and Advantages.............................................................4
IV.Technical Data According to ANSI................................................................12
V. Technical Data According to IEC.....................................................................13
VI. Dimensions-LTB ...............................................................................................14
VII. Shipping Data for LTB .................................................................................16
LTB FAMILY Introduction
Introduction
Exceeding Customer Expectations -ABB Live Tank Circuit Breakers
ABB 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 the
have acquired a reputation for high reliability and foundation, 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
ABB produced the world’s first SF6 circuit breakers (over 20,000 units are in service).
with 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
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Auto-PufferTM LTB FAMILY
Contact Parting
1. Upper current carrier | 2. Stationary arcing contact | 3. Moving arcing contact | 4. Auto-PufferTM
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
piston.
On opening, the operation of an Auto-Puffer TM
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 SF6 gas required for interruption is now trapped in
cases. the fixed Auto-PufferTM volume and any further
increase in gas pressure in that volume is due solely
When the arcing contacts part, an arc is drawn to heating from the arc. At about the same time,
between the moving and stationary arcing contacts. the gas pressure in the puffer volume reaches a
As the arc flows, it to some degree blocks the flow level sufficient to push the overpressure valve open.
of SF 6 gas through the nozzle. The arc drawn is Since the gas in the puffer volume escapes through
extremely hot and radiates a lot of heat and begins the overpressure valve, Design Features Auto-
to heat the SF6 gas in the interrupting gas volume. PufferTM Interrupters there is no need for a high
Thus, the pressure inside the Auto-PufferTM and operating energy to overcome the compression of
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LTB FAMILY Auto-PufferTM
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Design Features and Advantages LTB FAMILY
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LTB FAMILY Design Features and Advantages
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
BLK is used for: SF6 pressure, due to optimized contact gap.
LTB D 72.5-170 kV
LTB E 72.5-245 kV Single-pole operation Controlled Switching
BLG is used for:
LTB E 72.5- 245 kV Three-pole operation 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 O-1Controlled Switching.
SF6 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 1 ms
rubber O-rings and X-rings are used with excellent for all LTB circuit breakers.
result.
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Design Features and Advantages LTB FAMILY
The selected components of aluminum (mechanism All LTB circuit breakers can in their standard versions,
housings, HV-terminals, cubicles) give a high degree withstand seismic accelerations up to 3 m/s2 (0.3 g),
of resistance to corrosion, without the need of extra LTBD up to 5 m/s2 in accordance with IEC 1166 and
protection. For use in extreme trying environments IEEE 693.
LTB can be delivered with a protective painting.
Rating Plates
The support structure and protective tubes for the pull
rods are made of hot-dipped galvanized steel A rating plate, which includes data for the circuit
breaker, is placed on the operating mechanism
Insulators cubicle. The rating plate is made of stainless steel
with engraved text.
LTB circuit breaker is as standard delivered with
insulators that consist of high-grade brown-glazed Operating Mechanism
porcelain or composite insulators (light gray). LTB
with light gray porcelain can be delivered on request. The circuit breaker is operated by motor charged
spring operating mechanism(s), which is installed in a
LTB is available as standard with long creepage compact splash proof and corrosion resistant housing,
distances. attached to the structure.
Longer creepage distances can be quoted on • One BLK is used for three-pole operation for LTB D
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.
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LTB FAMILY Design Features and Advantages
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. • SF6 and N2
For circuit breakers installed in areas with extreme low • SF6 and CF4
temperatures there is a risk of condensation of the
SF6 gas. In order to avoid condensation
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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
D=14(4X) 40
versions for structures are:
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• LTB D 72.5-170 kV One support column per 44.5
• LTB E all types One support column per pole
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• For detailed information see “Dimensions”
The LTB circuit breakers are as standard equipped with Circuit breakers with vertically mounted breaking
flat aluminum terminals with thickness 20 mm for LTB D elements have terminals on both sides for connection
and 28 mm for LTB E. in either direction.
The drilling pattern is in accordance with IEC and NEMA Circuit breakers with horizontal breaking elements have
standards. 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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23 40 40
44.5
22.25
40
40
Ø14.5(13X)
28.5 44.5
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LTB FAMILY Design Features and Advantages
Controlled Switching Devices For circuit breakers with two breaking 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 LTB circuit breakers are suitable for For detailed information regarding weights and
controlled switching with ABB’s Switchsync TM device. dimensions see “Shipping data”.
In order to obtain optimum result the switching instants Breaking elements as well as support insulators are filled
should be different for the three phases. For three-pole with SF6 gas at a slight overpressure.
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
switching. On arrival the packaging and contents should be
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 IEC and/or ANSI standards. Type test
reports can be presented on request. SF6 gas
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Design Features and Advantages LTB FAMILY
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LTB FAMILY Design Features and Advantages
• Complete poles The SF6 gas should not be released into the atmosphere
when the circuit breaker is scrapped. The SF6 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
LTB 72.5D1/B
LTB 145D1/B
LTB 170D1/B
LTB 72.5E1
LTB 170E1
LTB 245E1
Number of breaks per pole 1 1 1 1 1 1
Rated voltage kV 72.5 145 170 72.5 170 245
Rated frequency Hz 60 60 60 60 60 60
Power frequency withstand voltage
- To earth (Dry/Wet) kV 160/140 310/275 365/315 160/140 365/315 425/350
-Across open pole(Dry/Wet) kV 160/140 310/275 365/315 160/140 365/315 425/350
Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage
- To earth kV 325 650 750 350 750 900
-Across open pole kV 325 650 750 350 750 900
Chopped Wave Impulse Withstand Voltage
To earth (2 s) kV 452 838 968 452 968 1160
Across open pole(2 s) kV 452 838 968 452 968 1160
Switching Impulse Withstand Voltage
- To earth and/between phases kV - - - - - -
-Across open pole kV - - - - - -
Creepage distance mm/kV 25 25 25 25 25 25
Rated normal current A 3000 3000 3000 4000 4000 4000
Rated s.c current kA 40 40 40 50 50 50
First-pole-to-clear factor 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Rated closing and latching current kA 104 104 104 104 104 104
Duration of short time withstand circuit s 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 Standard Operating Duty - O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO or CO-15s-CO
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LTB FAMILY Technical Data
LTB 72.5D1/B
LTB 145D1/B
LTB 170D1/B
LTB 245E1L
LTB 72.5E1
LTB 170E1
Number of breaks per pole 1 1 1 1 1 1
Rated voltage kV 72.5 145 170 72.5 170 245
Rated frequency Hz 50 50 50 50 50 50
1)
Power frequency withstand level
- To earth and between phases kV 140 275 325 140 325 460
-Across open pole kV 140 275 325 140 325 460
Lightning Impulse Withstand Level(LIWL)
- To earth and between phases kV 325 650 750 325 750 1050
-Across open pole kV 325 650 750 325 750 1050
Switching Impulse Withstand Level(SIWL)
- To earth and/between phases kV - - - - - -
-Across open pole kV - - - - - -
Creepage distance mm/kV 25 25 25 25 25 25
Rated normal current A 3150 3150 3150 4000 4000 4000
Rated s.c breaking current kA 40 40 40 50 50 50
First-pole-to-clear factor 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Making current peak kA 100 100 100 125 125 125
Duration of short circuit s 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-0.3s-CO-3min-CO or CO-15s-CO
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Dimensions-LTB LTB FAMILY
Dimensions-LTB
Dimensions -LTBD
LTB D1/B Two-Column Stand,
Three-pole Operation
Rated Voltage: 72.5 - 170 kV
Dimensions(mm)
Rated A B C D E F
Voltage
72.5 kV 4647 1164 670 3283 1050 3230
145 kV 5197 1164 1220 3833 1750 4630
170 kV 5808 1475 1520 4133 1750 4630
F
Available dimensions for phase distances E E
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and heighes to lowest part of insulator(mm)
Rated B
phase distances
Voltage
72.5 kV 1050* 1500* 1750* 2000 2500
C
145 kV - 1500* 1750 2000 2500
A
170 kV - - 1750 2000 2500
*) Standard **)BIL550kV D
ated
Height to lowest part of insulator** 2503
Voltage 1740
Dimensions --LTBE
LTB E1 Three-pole Operation
Rated Voltage: 72.5 - 245 kV
Dimensions(mm)
Rated A B C D E F
Voltage
72.5 kV 4790 1292 655 3244 1100 3590
170 kV 5400 1292 1265 3854 3500 6390
245 kV 6703 1914 1955 4544 3500 8390
Available dimensions for phase distances
and heighes to lowest part of insulator(mm)
Rated
phase distances
Voltage
72.5 kV 1100* 1500 2500 3000 3500 4000
170 kV - - 2500* 3000 3500 4000
245 kV - - 2500 3000 3500 4000
*) Standard
Rated
Height to lowest part of insulator**
Voltage
72.5-245 kV 1950 2508* 2992 3642 4142
*) Standard
Rated A B C D E F
Voltage
72.5 kV 4790 1292 655 3244 2500 6298
170 kV 5400 1292 1265 3854 2500 6298
245 kV 6703 1914 1955 4544 3500 8298
*)Recommended phase distances
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Shipping Data for LTB D LTB FAMILY
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PLEASE NOTE! ABB High Voltage Switchgear Co. Ltd., Beijing is
working to continuously improve the products. Therefore we reserve
the right to change design, dimensions and data without prior notice.