COSTRUZIONI ELETTROMECCANICHE - SPA
STC 72.5 - 550 kV Twist Motion Double Break disconnector
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The STC double break
disconnecting switch
The STC double break disconnector is formed
by three poles, operated simultaneously
either by a single operating mechanism and
mechanical linkages between the poles or by
one mechanism for each pole.
The main characteristics of the STC
disconnector are a reduced phase to phase
distance and a very high capability to withstand
terminal loads. These qualities allow space to
be saved, and help to avoid additional post
insulators in the substation.
Furthermore, due to its twist motion, the STC
operating torque is minimised and independent
from the voltage.
The short-time current withstand reaches exceptional values, due to this type of motion and to
the symmetrical design of the live part: during a short-circuit, the efforts on both sides of the pivot
point tend to be balanced, and the fixed contacts, due to their reverse-loop type design increase
automatically their pressure.
The insulating columns used for the STC can comply with either IEC or ANSI standard. Special
heights and creepage distances are also available on request.
To adapt to various layouts of substations, the poles can be erected traditionally (horizontal) or wall-
mounted, and even upside down.
Like all our models, the STC meets the latest international standards (IEC, ANSI) but can also be
customised according to particular specification.
Earthing switch
Integrated earthing switches are available for mounting at each or both sides of the pole, with the
same short-time current withstand capability.
The earthing switch is actuated by the same types of operating mechanisms as the disconnector,
either manually or electrically, single-pole or 3-pole operation. It can be electrically and/or mechanically
interlocked with the main blade.
Construction
features
The arm is made of a round drawn aluminium
tube, with copper contacts bolted at its ends.
The fixed contacts (female) are provided with
copper fingers, whose number depends on the
rated current. They are bolted directly on the top
of the side post insulators. The contact pressure
is ensured by stainless steel springs, and, in
case of short-circuit, by the reverse-loop design
of the fingers: the higher is the current, the
higher the contact pressure is.
Copper contacts are silver plated (thickness
depending on the rated current).
All the hardware of the live part is made of
stainless steel.
The HV terminals are made of solid aluminium
plates.
Where necessary, the live part is protected
from corona effects by suitable corona shields,
according to rated voltage.
The base frame and the rotary support are
made of hot-dip galvanised steel profiles. The
bearings are sealed and greased for a lifetime of
maintenance free operation.
All our design and manufacturing process
is ruled by ISO 9001 certified procedures
to guarantee a perfect repetitivity of the
performances from the type-testing to the
delivery of series.
Operating 1
principle 2
The base frame supports two post insulators and
a rotating insulating rod (drive insulator), which 4
supports and operates the arm.
From the open position, the arm 1 rotates to
enter the fixed contacts 2 at the ends of the 5
disconnector. As the blade comes in touch with
the fixed contacts, the insulating rod 3 keeps on
turning, inducing a rotation of the arm 4 around
its longitudinal axis, by the mean of the central
gearbox 5 . In the final closed position, the blade
is locked in the contact, thus preventing any 3
accidental opening.
6
The flat HV terminals 6 are as per the next
page figure. Custom terminals are also available
upon request.
Ratings and dimensions The values in the table refer to IEC standards, unless explicit reference to
ANSI is made.
Rated voltage Ur (kV) 72.5 123 145 170 245 300 362 420 550
Rated power frequency TE Ud (kV) 140 230 275 325 395 460 380 450 520 620
withstand voltage
AID Ud (kV) 160 265 315 375 460 530 435 520 610 800
TE Up (kV) 325 (IEC) 550 (IEC) 650 (IEC) 750 (IEC) 950 (IEC) 1050 (IEC) 1050 (IEC) 1175 (IEC) 1425 (IEC) 1550 (IEC)
Rated lightning impulse 350 (ANSI) 550 (ANSI) 650 (ANSI) 750 (ANSI) 900 (ANSI) 1050 (ANSI) - - 1300 (ANSI) 1800 (ANSI)
withstand voltage AID Up (kV) 375 630 750 860 1050 1200 1050 1175 1425 1550
(+170) (+205) (+240) (+315)
TE Us (kV) - - - - - - 850 950 1050 1175
Rated switching impulse
withstand voltage AID Us (kV) - - - - - - 700 800 900 900
(+245) (+295) (+345) (+450)
TE: To Earth
AID: Across the Isolating Distance
Rated permanent current Ir (A) Up to 4000 A IEC /ANSI
Rated short-time
Ir (kA) Up to 75 kA / 3s
withstand current
Rated peak withstand current Ip (kA) Up to 190 kA
Dimensions (mm) A 1280 1780 2200 2200 2880 3200 3200 4200 4900 5500
IEC 770 1220 1500 1700 2100 2300 2300 2900 3350 3650
B
ANSI 762 1143 1372 1575 2032 2337 - - 3099 3861
IEC 970 1420 1720 1920 2370 2570 2570 3220 3670 3970
C
ANSI 962 1343 1592 1795 2302 2607 - - 3419 4181
D 900 1400 1800 1800 2300 2800 2800 3540 4240 4840
E 170 170 270 270 270 270 270 340 340 340
F - - - - - 270 270 340 340 340
G 4 Ø 18 4 Ø 18 4 Ø 18 4 Ø 18 4 Ø 18 8 Ø 18 8 Ø 18 8 Ø 22 8 Ø 22 8 Ø 22
Reliability
and maintenance
STC-en-C/E - 12/2006 - Due to product and standards evolution, characteristics and dimensions are likely to change.
Due to lifetime greased or
self-lubricated hinges, and self-wiping
contact, the maintenance of the STC
metallic parts is ensured by its own
motion. The use of corrosion-free
or protected materials for all the
components induces an exceptional
reliability over many years of service.
The mechanical endurance performance
exceeds the IEC standard requirements.
Optional
devices
Upon request, the disconnector can be
equipped with a bus-transfer current
switching device, according to IEC
62271-102 (annex B).
The integrated earthing switch can
also be fitted with an optional induced
currents switching device, as per IEC
62271-102 (annex C).
For operation under severe ice
conditions (up to 20 mm), ice shields
are available to protect the parts, where
needed.
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