Center Break Isolator and double Break Isolator








These disconnectors are , no load switching devices
which physically isolate the lines. They are designed for
horizontal outdoor application and can also be designed
for vertical installation. For earthing and closing of
switchyard portions of the installation, the earthing
switches are provided on disconnector. If required.
The following documents were referred to during the preparation of this specification. In case of conflict, the provisions of this specification shall take precedence.
IEC 129:1975: Alternating Current Disconnectors (Isolators) and Earthing Switches
IEC 60694:2002: Common Specifications for High Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear
BS 729: Hot dip galvanized coating on iron and steel articles
IEC62271-102
Isolator (Disconnector) - a mechanical switching device which provides, in the open position, an isolating distance in accordance with Electrical Safety requirements.
SERVICE CONDITIONS
The isolator shall be suitable for continuous operation outdoors in tropical areas at altitudes of up to 2200m above sea level, humidities of up to 90%, average ambient temperature of +30ºC with a minimum of -1ºC and a maximum of +40ºC and heavy saline conditions along the coast.
4.2. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
4.2.1 The Isolator, Solid Link shall be designed and constructed in accordance with IEC 129 and IEC 60694.
4.2.2 The isolating link shall be of the vertical opening, designed for single phase manual operation. It shall be easily removed and replaced by using a portable operating rod.
4.2.3 The isolating link shall incorporate double porcelain insulators to suit voltage requirements and mounted on hot dipped galvanised steel under base suitable for vertical mounting.
4.2.4 The isolating link shall be arranged so that each unit is mounted independently on an angle bracket. It shall be supplied complete with the angle bracket and accessories suitable for mounting on 'U' type steel channel. The drawings to be submitted shall indicate all the applicable mounting positions.
4.2.5 The isolator shall be designed such that in fully open position, it shall provide adequate electrical isolation between the contacts on each phase. It shall conform to the requirement as single point isolation for safety.
4.2.6 All steel parts shall be hot dip galvanized to BS 729. The minimum coating of galvanizing required is 80 microns.
4.2.7 The solid link shall be removable from the mounting by use of operating rod.
4.2.8 All current carrying parts of the isolator shall be made of high conductivity material.
4.2.9 The isolator shall be fitted with clamp connectors for Aluminium (ACSR) conductor of Aluminium (ACSR)conductor of up to 18.2mm diameter.
- Scope
Type IST off-load switchs are suitable for use in tropical zone, with a maximum ambient temperature of approximately 40 degrees Centigrade and an average temperature of approximately 28 degrees Centigrade with high humidity and heavy rainfall. The preferred operational altitude is up to 1800 m above sea level.
- Electrical System
Type IST off-load isolator switch are designed for continuous operation on a 3-phase 3-wire 11, 15,22,24,27and 33,36kV,50/60Hz distribution system with the star-point of the source-point transformer earthed through an Arc Suppression Coil or Earthing Resistor.
- Standards
- Type IST off-load isolator switch are complied with relevant requirements of the following standards together with all current amendments;
- IEC62271-102:2003 :High-voltage alternating-current disconnectors and earthing switches
- IEC60129:1984 :Alternating current disconnectors and earth switches
- IEC 60265-1:1998 :High voltage switches - Part 1:Switches for rated
voltage above 1kV and less than 52kV
- IEC 60694: 1996 :Common specifications for high-voltage switchgear and
controlgear standards
- IEC 60815:1986 :Guide for the selection of insulators in respect of
polluted conditions
- BS EN ISO 1461 :Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and
steel articles- Specifications and test methods
4.0 Construction
4.1 General
4.1.1 Type IST off-load isolator switchs are the vertical/Horizontal mounting
Type for mounting on a single or H-pole structure for overhead
lines or feeders from the energized sections.
4.1.2 Type IST off-load isolator switchs are compatible and ready for
installation on tubular steel poles and spun concrete poles.
4.1.3 The design are of an air insulated "rocking insulator"
type with two fixed insulator posts and one moving
insulator post per phase.
4.1.4 All steel and iron parts shall be galvanized to protect from corrosion as
per BS EN ISO 1461
4.1.5 Type IST off-load isolator switchs are equipped with a single operating mechanism and suitable coupling bars that shall operate all phases simultaneously and that independent operations of each
pole,irrespective of the state of the other poles,is not permitted
SPECIFICATIONS
|
i. Rated Voltage |
12kV |
24KV |
36KV |
|
ii. Rated Continuous Current Carrying
Capacity |
Not Less Than 400A Up to 630A |
|
iii. Rated Short-Time Withstand Current (rms) |
12KV |
24KV |
36KV |
|
>=20KA / 3 sec |
>=25KA/ 3 sec |
iv. Lightning Impulse Withstand
Voltage (peak)
-To earth and between poles
min
max |
12KV |
24KV |
36KV |
60KV
75KV
|
95KV
125KV |
145KV
170KV |
-Across the isolating distance min
max |
70KV
85KV |
110KV
145KV |
165KV
195KV |
v. Power Frequency Withstand Voltage(r.m.s)
-To earth and between poles |
12KV |
24KV |
36KV |
28KV
|
50KV |
70KV |
-Across the isolating distance |
32KV |
60KV |
80KV |
vi. Average Ambient Temperature
(Maximum)
|
28ºC (40ºC)
|
i. Humidity Range |
0-100% |
ii. Preferred Altitude Requirement |
Up to 1,800m |
iii. Insulators
Total Creepage Distance (mm)
Min
Max |
12KV |
24KV |
36KV |
192 |
384 |
576 |
465
|
600 |
900 |