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SPV
Semi-Pantograph Disconnector up to 1,000 kV

The SPV is a space saving vertical reach disconnector connecting the lower busbar to the upper one via the semi-pantograph arm. Horizontal rather than vertical separation means a space reduction of as much as 30%.


Customer Benefits
  • Reduced substation space requirements (up to 30%)
  • Clear conducting routing for safety
  • Rigid or flex busbars for flexibility
  • Built-in or retro-fitted earthing switches
  • Virtually maintenance free
  • Easy start-up and commissioning
Main Characteristics
Specifications
Drawings
  • Blades are extra heavy, one piece, tubular aluminium with replaceable silver plated copper contacts at each end
  • Galvanized structural steel channel base supports the insulators and live parts, providing high strength and rigid design
  • All bearings and counter-balancing springs are isolated from the main path
  • Clear busbar arrangement and routing results in increased safety during operation and maintenance
  • In open position, blade sections fold upon themselves, offering maximum dimension slightly greater than half the open gap dimension.
  • More compact than a standard pantograph switch and streamlined contours reduce RIV and corona effects
  • Flexible installation and arrangement configurations
  • Virtually maintenance free with factory-sealed bearings, life-time greased or self-lubricating parts and corrosion-free materials

Specifications

Technical Data (IEC)

Rated Voltage Rated Current A/ Short time current kA Up to BIL kV A mm B mm C mm D mm E mm F mm G mm i mm Ø mm
72.5 kV 4000/63 325 980 1700 600 425 500 340 765 170 22
340 4000/63 450 1230 1900 700 425 500 340 765 170 22
123 kV 4000/63 550 1480 2200 980 425 500 340 765 170 22
142 kV 4000/63 650 1710 3000 1300 425 500 340 765 170 22
170 kV 4000/63 750 1910 3000 1300 425 500 340 765 170 22
245R kV 4000/63 950 2310 3800 1700 425 500 340 765 170 22
245 kV 4000/63 1050 2510 3800 1700 425 500 340 765 170 22
300 kV 4000/63 1050 2860 4200 1900 425 500 340 765 170 26
362 kV 4000/63 1175 3190 4800 2200 600 800 400 1000 200 26
420 kV 4000/63 1425 3640 5300 2600 600 800 400 1000 200 26
550 kV 4000/63 1550 4290 6700 3500 600 1000 400 1000 200 26
800 kV 4000/63 2100 5490 8000 4000 600 1100 500 1000 200 34

Drawings

SPV drawing
SPV drawing