ABB AG - EPDS

Embedded Poles PT

Embedded Poles PT

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Environmental friendly in production, operation and disposal

Requirements of IEC standards exceeded

Improved low-temperature characteristics and enhanced mechanical strength

High dielectric strength without any further external measures

Optimum protection of the vacuum interrupter from moisture, dust and external damage

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High reliability and long life

Easy assembly to circuit-breaker

Highest quality standard, maintenance-free

Based on vacuum technology, the prevailing switching method in medium voltage worldwide

Efficient increase of dielectric strength without use of green-house gas

To protect our future climate

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Innovative technologies such as ABB‘s Embedded Poles indispensably contribute to our future climate protection.

More energy efficiency to reduce the burden on the environment and counter climate change.

The Embedded Poles PT reduce emissions of CO2 by more than 50% in comparison with similar poles based on epoxy resin.This is equivalent to savings of more than 3,000 t CO2 each year.

Persuasive Technology

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Innovative Technology

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Schematic diagram

Upper terminal

Vacuum interrupter

Stem

Lower terminal

Flexible connection

Insulated push-rod with contact force springs

Fixing point

Connection to drive

Layout of Production

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Latest manufacturing methods guarantee process stabilityand quality at reduced environmental stress

Consistent development of products and processes

Control and monitoring of all essential process parameters

Efficient increase of the dielectric strength without usage of green-house gas

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Pre-Assembly

Pre-Treatment

Injection Molding

FinalAssembly

Testing

Quality control

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Verification of dimensional conformity

Measurement of voltage drop across the pole

Mechanical function test

Checking of contact spring force

Examination by visual assessment

Building our customer’s success

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Embedded Poles PT with integrated vacuum interrupters are ideally suitable for switching of:

– Short-circuit currents

– Overhead lines and cables under load and no-load conditions

– Transformers and generators under load and no-load conditions

– Ripple control systems

– Capacitor banks

– Motors

Building our customer’s success

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Power plants

Transformer substations

Chemical industry

Steel industry

Automobile industry

Airport power supply

Shipbuilding

Power supply to buildings

The applications as core components include