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SPVL
Semi-Pantograph Disconnector up to 1,000 kV

The SPVL 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%. The SPVL is equipped with unique pollution and ice-free L-Contact.


Customer Benefits
  • Reduced substation space requirements (up to 30%)
  • Pollution and ice-free L-contact
  • Tested for up to 10,000 operations
  • Built-in arcing horns and bus transfer contacts
  • Built-in ground switches available
  • Virtually maintenance free
  • Easy start-up and commissioning
Main Characteristics
Specifications
Drawings
  • Flexible installation and arrangement configurations
  • Unique L-contact design for switches used in heavily polluted or iced sites, and where extended mechanical endurance (10,000 operations) is required
  • Blades are extra heavy, one piece, tubular aluminium with replaceable silver plated copper contacts at each end
  • In open position, blade sections fold upon themselves, offering maximum dimension slightly greater than half the open gap dimension
  • Clear busbar arrangement and routing results in increased safety during operation and maintenance
  • 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 BIL kV A inches B inches C inches D inches E inches F inches G inches I inches
145 kV 4,000/80 650 5' 2 1/2" 9' 10" 4' 3 1/4" 1' 4 3/4" 1' 7 3/4" 1' 1 1/2" 2' 6" 6 3/4"
170 kV 4,000/80 750 5' 10 1/4" 9' 10" 4' 3 1/4" 1' 4 3/4" " 1' 7 3/4" 1' 1 1/2" 2' 6" 6 3/4"
245R kV 4,000/80 950 7' 4 1/4" 13' 1 1/2" 5' 7" 1' 4 3/4" 1' 7 3/4" 1' 1 1/2" 2' 6" 6 3/4"
245 kV 4,000/80 1050 8' 4 1/4" 13' 1 1/2" 5' 7" 1' 4 3/4" 1' 7 3/4" 1' 1 1/2" 2' 6" 6 3/4"
362 kV 4,000/80 1300 10' 7 1/4" 15' 9" 7' 8 1/2" 1' 11 1/2" 2' 7 1/2" 1' 3 3/4" 3' 3 1/4" 7 3/4"
550 kV 4,000/80 1800 13'7 1/2" 21' 11 3/4" 8' 6 1/4" 1' 11 1/2" 3' 3 1/4" 1' 3 3/4" 3' 3 1/4" 7 3/4"
800 kV 4,000/80 2050 17' 1 1/4" 25' 11" 12' 9 1/2" 1' 11 1/2" 1' 3 3/4" 1' 3 3/4" 3' 3 1/4" 7 3/4"

Drawings

SPVL drawing
SPVL drawing