8 April 2016
Turkey switches on to ‘plug and play’ recloser
Tavrida Electric, a global leader in the manufacture of vacuum circuit breakers and reclosers, has launched a new ‘plug and play’ protection system that’s quick and easy to install, increases power supply reliability and has the potential to generate significant time and money savings.
The new launch comes in response to a specific challenge: Distribution network operators in Turkey were striving to improve the quality of their 31.5-34.5 kV networks. Analysis had shown the main network disturbances were due to failures on spurs, protected by expensive but easily-blown, difficult-to-configure fuses.
Tavrida Electric’s solution uses a modified 38 kV recloser and allows all necessary components – including surge arresters, an auxiliary power source and HV interconnections – to be assembled on a single frame the same shape and size as that used for HV fuses. This is a major achievement since it overcomes the need for extra cabling and pole reinforcements associated with the use of alternative products.
The new launch comes in response to a specific challenge: Distribution network operators in Turkey were striving to improve the quality of their 31.5-34.5 kV networks. Analysis had shown the main network disturbances were due to failures on spurs, protected by expensive but easily-blown, difficult-to-configure fuses.
Tavrida Electric’s solution uses a modified 38 kV recloser and allows all necessary components – including surge arresters, an auxiliary power source and HV interconnections – to be assembled on a single frame the same shape and size as that used for HV fuses. This is a major achievement since it overcomes the need for extra cabling and pole reinforcements associated with the use of alternative products.