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Substation Switchgear
Section 2 - Substation Switchgear

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Introduction to DB36 - D362 Disconnectors (36kV - 362kV).................................... 2-2
Popular Options For DB36, DB72 & DB145............................................................. 2-3
Specifications.............................................................................................. 2-3

Popular Options For DB245 - DB362....................................................................... 2-5

Specifications.............................................................................................. 2-5

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DB36 - D362 Disconnectors

36kV - 362kV

The AEM type High Voltage (HV) Double Break Disconnectors are designed for outdoor
transmission substation isolation duty in power transmission networks.

Rated up to 4000A continuous current and fault withstand up to 50kA rms for 1 second
(125kAp), with remote automatic operation and associated earth switches, the proven safety
and reliability it a first choice for a long life quality disconnector.

PLP’s local engineering team can design structure heights, spacing, insulator options and
configuration to suit your site and operating standards.

The AEM type DB disconnectors comply with AS62771.102-2005 and

IEC62271.102-2003.

Safety:
• Robust mechanical and electrical interlocking to ensure operator and network safety
• Mechanical interlocks prevent dangerous earth switch - phase switch combinations
• Optional solenoid bolt interlocks are available for remote interlocking of
associated earth switches and stand alone earth switches.
• Electrical interlocking with the optional motor actuator prevents incorrect remote operation
• Disconnectors are designed to comply with AS1170.2-2002 (Wind load
code - tropical cyclone) and AS1170.4-2007 (seismic) when so specified

Performance:
• Self gripping contact design for high short circuit current capability
• Low operating force for easy manual operation
• “Easy Open” earth switch operation

Reliability:
• Corrosion resistant galvanised structures
• Maintenance free linkages and ptfe bearings
• Comprehensive installation, operation and maintenance manuals plus
drawings are provided
• Quick Field replacement of contact system
• Overcentre mechanism to ensure positive locking in open or close positions

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Substation Switchgear 2

Substation Switchgear
Popular Options For DB36, DB72 & DB145
(each numbered item is a set of options)

2. Terminal Palm
● 800 A to 3150 A
6. Busbar supports

1. Earth Switch
● Interlocked
● Not interlocked

6(a). Sliding 6(b). Roller Box

3. Dimensions (Specify)

4. Indicator
Flag
3(b) Insulator

7. Position feedback switches

● 8 Pole
● 16 Pole
3(c) Terminal Height

5. Operators
3(a) Structure

8. Coordinating
Horns

5(a) Manual operator 5(b) Power Operator 5(c) Manual operator

Earth Switch ● 5 Motor Voltages Disconnector
● 4 Control Voltages

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Specifications

Ratings DB36 DB72 DB145

Disconnector Designation (Type) DB36 (Double Break) DB72 (Double Break) DB145 (Double Break)
Earthing Switch Designation (Type) SE36(Vertical Break) SE72 (Vertical Break) SE145 (Vertical Break)
Rated Voltage 36kV 72.5kV 145kV
Disconnector Endurance Class M1 M1 M1
Earthing Switch Endurance Class M1 M1 M1
Rated Frequency 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz
Rated Normal Current 800A to 3150A 800A to 3150A 800A to 3150A
Rated Peak Withstand Current 50 to 100kAp 50 to 125kAp 40 to 125kAp
Rated Short Time Current/ 1 sec - STC 20kA to 40kA rms 16kA to 50kA rms 16kA to 50kA rms
Resistance of Main Circuit <98μ Ω <144μ Ω <202μ Ω
Rated 1 minute Power Frequency Withstand Voltage : To Earth >7kV rms >140kV rms >275kVrms
Rated 1 minute Power Frequency Withstand Voltage : Across Open Gap >80kV rms >160kV rms >315kV rms
Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage: To Earth >200kVp >350kV rms >650
Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage: Across Open Gap >230kVp >402.5kVp >750kVp
Max RIV @ 1MHz and 23kV N/A N/A <2500μV
Max Permissible Load on Terminal 500N 500N 500N

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Specifications
Contacts/ Terminals DB36 DB72 DB145
Contact Type: Disconnector & Earthing Switch Rod & Wedge Rod & Wedge Rod & Wedge
Number of Breaks per Phase: Disconnector (Earthing 2 (1) 2 (1) 2 (1)
Switch)
Contact Material Silver Plated Copper Silver Plated Copper Silver Plated Copper
Rated Contact Force 110N 110N 110N
Recommended Contact Lubricant: KOPRCOTE KOPRCOTE KOPRCOTE
Terminal Material Aluminium or Copper Aluminium Aluminium

Drive Gear DB36 DB72 DB145

Operating Method Power or Manual Power or Manual Power or Manual
Max Operating Effort of Manual Handle: Vertical Spade Type <250N <250N <250N
Max Operating Effort of Manual Handle: Horizontal Type <250N <250N <250N
Max Operating Effort of Manual Handle: Rotary Crank Type <90N <90N <90N
Construction of Main Bearing : Disconnector Laminated PTFE on Laminated PTFE on Laminated PTFE on
stainless steel shaft stainless steel shaft stainless steel shaft
Construction of Main Bearing :Earthing Switch Bronze on Bronze on Bronze on stainless
stainless steel shaft stainless steel shaft steel shaft
Construction of Linkage Bearings: Disconnector PTFE on Brass PTFE on Brass PTFE on Brass
& Earthing Switch
Recommended Maintenance Interval on Drive Gear Maintenance Free Maintenance Free Maintenance Free

Auxiliary Devices DB36 DB72 DB145

Power Operator Voltage: Motor 32 to 250V DC & 32 to 250V DC & 32 to 250V DC &
230/240V AC 230/240V AC 230/240V AC
Power Operator Voltage: Control 32 to 250V DC 32 to 250V DC 32 to 250V DC
Control Box with Solenoid Bolt Interlock Voltage 32 to 250V DC 32 to 250V DC 32 to 250V DC
Auxiliary Switch Size 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 Pole 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 Pole 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 Pole
Number of Breaks per Auxiliary Switch Pole 2 2 2
Rated Continuous Current of Auxiliary Switch 125V DC 10A 10A 10A

Typical Mass and Bundling Data DB36 DB72 DB145

Mass of Disconnector (c/w Power Operator) 180kg (285kg) 220kg (325kg) 475kg (580kg)
Mass of Earthing Switch 125kg 125kg 200kg
Mass of Support Structure up to 2500mm high 255kg 315kg 675kg
Mass of Insulator 21kg ea 45kg ea 95kg ea

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Substation Switchgear 2

Substation Switchgear
Popular Options For DB245 - DB362
(each numbered item is a set of options)

2. Terminal Palm
● 3150 A
● 4000 A
7. Busbar supports

1. Earth Switch
● Interlocked 7(a). Fixed 7(b). Sliding
● Not interlocked

3. Dimensions (Specify)
3(b) Insulator

3(c) Terminal Height

3(a) Structure

6. Indicator
Flag
4(a) Manual
Operator 4. Operators
4(b) Power Operator
Position feedback switches ● 5 Motor Voltages 5. Coordinating
● 8 Pole ● 4 Control Voltages Horns
● 16 Pole
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Specifications

Ratings DB245 DB362

Disconnector Designation (Type) DB245 (Double Break) DB362( Double Break)
Earthing Switch Designation (Type) SE245 (Vertical Break) SE362 (Vertical Break)
Rated Voltage 245kV 362kV
Disconnector Endurance Class M1 M1
Earthing Switch Endurance Class M1 M1
Rated Frequency 50Hz 50Hz
Rated Normal Current 2500A to 4000A 2500A to 4000A
Rated Peak Withstand Current 100 to 125kAp 100 to 125kAp
Rated Short Time Current/ 1 sec - STC 40kA to 50kA rms 40kA to 50kA rms
Resistance of Main Circuit <85 μ Ω <85 μ Ω
Rated 1 minute Power Frequency Withstand Voltage : To Earth >450kV rms >460kV rms
Rated 1 minute Power Frequency Withstand Voltage : Across Open Gap >460kV rms >520kV rms
Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage: To Earth >1050kVp >1300kVp
Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage: Across Open Gap >1095kVp >1380kVp
Max RIV @ 1MHz and 23kV <2500μV <2500μV
Max Permissible Load on Terminal 4.1kN 4.1kN

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Specifications

Contacts/ Terminals DB245 DB362

Contact Type: Disconnector (Earthing Switch) Roll Over Reverse loop Roll Over Reverse loop
(Rod & Wedge) (Rod & Wedge)
Number of Breaks per Phase: Disconnector (Earthing Switch) 2 (1) 2 (1)
Contact Material Silver Plated Copper Silver Plated Copper
Rated Contact Force 110N 110N
Recommended Contact Lubricant: KOPRCOTE KOPRCOTE
Terminal Material Aluminium Aluminium

Drive Gear DB245 DB362

Operating Method Power or Manual Power or Manual
Max Operating Effort of Manual Handle: Vertical Spade Type <250N <250N
Max Operating Effort of Manual Handle: Rotary Crank Type <90N <250N
Construction of Main Bearing : Disconnector PTFE on galvanised steel <90N
Construction of Main Bearing :Earthing Switch Bronze on stainless steel Laminated PTFE on
shaft stainless steel shaft
Construction of Linkage Bearings: Disconnector (Earthing PTFE on stainless steel Bronze on stainless steel
Switch) (Bronze on stainless steel) shaft
Recommended Maintenance Interval on Drive Gear Maintenance Free PTFE on Brass

Auxiliary Devices DB245 DB362

Power Operator Voltage: Motor 32 to 250V DC & 230/240V AC 32 to 250V DC & 230/240V AC
Power Operator Voltage: Control 32 to 250V DC 32 to 250V DC
Auxiliary Switch Size 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 Pole 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 Pole
Number of Breaks per Auxiliary Switch Pole 2 2
Rated Continuous Current of Auxiliary Switch 125V DC 10A 10A

Typical Mass and Bundling Data DB245 DB362

Mass of Disconnector (c/w Power Operator) 1355kg 140kg
Mass of Earthing Switch 410kg 420kg
Mass of Support Structure up to 2500mm high 3600kg 3600kg
Mass of Insulator 155kg ea 200kg ea

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