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Hawkvac 15 Medium Voltage Indoor Metalclad Vacuum Switchgear

Hawkvac 15 Medium Voltage Indoor Metalclad Vacuum Switchgear

Hawkvac 15 Medium Voltage Indoor Metalclad Vacuum Switchgear

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Hawkvac 15 is a medium voltage indoor metalclad vacuum switchgear designed for operator safety and system integrity. It is suitable for use in distribution networks of electrical utilities, commercial, and industrial areas, including challenging environments such as oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors.
Key Features
  • Compact design supports ratings up to 2000A and 40kA within a 600mm panel width.
  • Metalclad, multi-compartment housing ensures safe work areas and prevents access to live equipment.
  • Internal arc protection compliant with IEC 298 Appendix AA.
  • Comprehensive interlocking to prevent incompatible operations.
  • Top or bottom cable access options.
  • Short circuit tested and certified circuit breaker, integral earth switch, and assembly to British and International standards.
Technical Specifications
  • Maximum System Voltage: 15 kV
  • Rated Power Frequency Withstand: 28/38 kV
  • Rated Impulse Withstand: 75/95 kV
  • Rated Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  • Symmetrical Breaking Current: 25/31.5/40 kA
  • Rated Short-Time Current: 25/31.5/40 kA for 3 seconds
  • Rated Peak Making Current: 63/80/100 pk kA
  • Busbar Circuit Ratings: 1250/2000/2500/3150 A
  • Incomer/Feeder Circuit Ratings: 630 to 2000 A
  • Degree of Protection: IP3X to IP42
Design and Components
  • Low voltage compartment for protection relays and instruments.
  • Gravity shutters with lockable linkages for Busbar and Circuit.
  • Three-phase monobloc moulding.
  • VMC cassette circuit breaker with vacuum interrupters.
  • Breaker ON/OFF indication window.
  • Contact wear indication accessible from the front.
  • Earth switch operating handle access.
  • Fixed or isolatable voltage transformer.
  • Internal arc pressure relief flaps.
  • Busbars with heat-shrink sleeving.
  • Optional CT segregation and surge diverters.
Service Conditions
  • Ambient Air Temperature: +40°C to -5°C
  • Relative Humidity: < 95%
  • Altitude: < 1000m
Dimensions
  • Bottom cable entry: 1650 mm
  • Top cable entry: 1800 mm
  • 2000A unit: 1800 to 2250 mm
  • Typical height: 2100 mm
  • Standard width: 600 mm
  • Bus section width: 1000 mm
Contact Information
Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Ltd and its global branches provide contact details for sales and support.
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Hawkvac 15 Medium Voltage Indoor Metalclad Vacuum Switchgear-1

Key Features » The compact design allows for ratings of up to 2000A, 40kA within a 600mm panel width » The metalclad, multi-compartment housing allows authorised work in safe areas while preventing access to live equipment » Internal arc protection to IEC 298 Appendix AA » Comprehensive interlocking prevents incompatible operations » Top or bottom cable access » The circuit breaker, fully rated integral earth switch and complete fi xed and moving portion assembly are short circuit tested and certifi ed to British and International standards Operator safety and system integrity are central to the design of Hawkvac 15 medium voltage switchgear, both within a compact and cost effective solution. The Hawkvac 15 is suitable for application in distribution networks of electrical utilities as well as commercial and industrial areas, including the onerous environments of the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors. Maximum System Voltage kV 15 Rated Power Frequency Withstand kV 28/38 Rated Impulse Withstand kV 75/95 Rated Frequency Hz 50/60 Symmetrical Breaking Current kA 25/31.5/40 Rated Short-Time Current kA 3secs 25/31.5/40 Rated Peak Making Current pk kA 63/80/100 Busbar Circuit Ratings A 1250/2000/2500/3150 Incomer / Feeder Circuit ratings A 630 to 2000 Degree of Protection IP3X to IP42 Hawkvac 15 Medium Voltage Indoor Metalclad Vacuum Switchgear RATINGS » The VMC cassette circuit breaker is also available as a component, for incorporation into other OEMs’ equipment your power in safe hands HAWKER SIDDELEY SWITCHGEAR

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Hawkvac 15 Engineering Detail DIMENSIONS (In mm) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Version 02 - August 2008. The design and manufacture of our products are subject to constant review, therefore slight variations may occur between the details given and the equipment supplied. Low voltage compartment houses protection relays and instruments Gravity shutters for Busbar and Circuit, with independently driven, lockable linkages Three phase monobloc moulding VMC cassette circuit breaker with vacuum interrupters Window shows breaker ON/OFF indication Contact Wear Indication from front Earth switch operating handle...

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