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Plug and Switch System (PASS) M00 for offshore wind turbine applications

Plug and Switch System (PASS) M00 for offshore wind turbine applications

Plug and Switch System (PASS) M00 for offshore wind turbine applications

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Overview: The Plug and Switch System (PASS) M00 is a compact, safe, and reliable switchgear solution designed for offshore wind turbine applications. It supports sustainable wind power generation by ensuring safe operation and adapting to increased power generation capacities.
Importance: Offshore wind farms are crucial for global decarbonization efforts, expected to contribute 300 to 400 GW to power grids over the next 20 years. The shift from 33 kV to 66 kV networks in regions like Northern Europe reduces the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE).
Technical Features: PASS M00 - Wind is engineered to withstand harsh marine environments, offering maximum safety, easy maintenance, and excellent vibration resistance. It utilizes SF6 technology for circuit breakers and disconnector/earthing switches, with a spring-hydraulic mechanism for fewer moving parts and reduced wear.
Design and Maintenance: The switchgear features single-phase encapsulation, minimizing phase-to-phase failure risks and simplifying maintenance with single-pole replacement. The operating mechanism is highly reliable, maintenance-free, and unaffected by temperature changes.
Safety and Protection: The system includes robust, arc-proof HV cable compartments for maximum safety and is compatible with standard Tee Connectors. It offers all-around IAC protection and high ingress protection up to IP55.
Configurability: The layout can be customized based on application needs, including single line diagrams and dimensional constraints. It supports various configurations like end-of-line and pass-through types.
Performance Data: The switchgear complies with IEC standards, with a rated voltage of 72.5 kV, frequency of 50 Hz, and continuous current up to 2000 A. It can handle short-circuit currents up to 31.5 kA and withstands internal faults with 25 kA x 1 s protection.
Environmental and Operational Conditions: The system is resistant to corrosion (C4-H), supports air salinity up to 35 µg/m3, and operates in temperatures ranging from -30 to +50 °C.
Disclaimer: Technical changes may occur without notice, and the document's contents are subject to Hitachi Energy Ltd.'s terms and conditions.
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Plug and Switch System (PASS) M00 for offshore wind turbine applications-1

High Voltage Products | Hybrid Switchgear Plug and Switch System (PASS) M00 for offshore wind turbine applications Product information Compact, safe and reliable switchgear for a sustainable wind power generation. The energy generated by offshore wind farms is essential to reach the global target of decarbonization and to enable a climate-neutral power generation. The wind farms are expected to bring 300 to 400 GW globally to the power grids in the next 20 years, and the importance of reliable switchgear solutions, capable of ensuring the safe operation is growing rapidly. Committed to sustainable development, we at Hitachi Energy come together to improve the quality of life of people around the world through pioneering technologies. As more renewable power sources join to replace carbon-based energy gradually, we need to ensure our grids remain resilient and become more flexible as they adapt to fast-changing demands and increasing decentralization. The generation capacity of wind turbines is improved significantly during the last five years and the multi-megawatt (MW) turbines have been developed with ratings up to 14 MW. Due to increased power generation capacity per unit, the offshore electrical network between the wind towers switches from 33 kV to 66 kV voltage to reduce the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE). This is already a reality in Northern Europe, where the 66kV network is established for new installations. Technical features PASS M00 - Wind is designed to meet the highest industry standards for offshore installations, providing maximum safety for wind park operators, easy maintenance, and excellent resistance to vibrations and harsh marine environment.

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Single-phase encapsulation • Lowest probability of phase-to-phase failure • Single-pole replacement concept through WT door • Robust and arc-proof HV cable compartments • Maximum safety Operating mechanism • High reliability and maintenance-free • Minimum number of moving parts and compact deisgn • Extermely low rate of wear • No temperature influence • Epoxy Resin bushings • Compatible with standard Tee Connectors Solid experience PASS M00 - Wind is based on Hitachi Energy’s hybrid technology platform. With more than 1500 units installed since 2003, PASS M00 switchgear is known for its straightforward...

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Configurability The layout of the switchgear can be customized according to the application needs, in terms of single line diagram, accessibility requirements, dimensional an footprint constraints. Pass-through type Pass-through type with additional grid connection

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PASS M00 - Wind A compact, safe and reliable solution meeting the highest industry standards for offhore installations. Applicable standards Encapsulation Rated Voltage kV Rated continuous current A Rated short-circuit current kA Rated short-time current duration s Internal fault protection Ingress protection Resistance to corrosion The data are not limiting values. Additional data on request. Hitachi Energy Ltd. High Voltage Products Hybrid Switchgear [email protected] We reserve the right to make technical changes or modify the contents of this document without prior notice. With...

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