Crompton Greaves CVT Description

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Figure 1 shows the schematic view as well as the construction of a single stack CVT. Each CVT consists of a coupling capacitor (CC) which acts as a voltage divider and an Electro Magnetic Unit (EMU) which transforms the medium voltage to standard low voltage. Depending on the system voltage the CC can be a single or a multi stack unit. The CC and the EMU are individually hermetically sealed to ensure accurate performance and high reliability. Coupling Capacitor The Coupling Capacitor (CC) acts as a voltage divider and converts the system voltage to a medium voltage. The active part of the CC consists of a large number of oil impregnated paper (or paper and film) capacitor elements connected in series. Supercalendered capacitor tissue paper and pure aluminium foils are used to make the cap elements. The cap elements are stack pressed and held in insulating supports to ensure a stable capacitance even for large temperature variations. The electrical connections between the cap elements are designed for a natural frequency much above 600 Hz in order to avoid interference with carrier communication. The processed capacitor stack is assembled inside a porcelain insulator with corrosion resistant aluminium alloy end fittings. Brown glazed porcelain of shed profile as per IEC 815 is used. The insulators are cemented to aluminium alloy flanges for improved strength. Oil volume changes due to

temperature variations are compensated by a stainless steel bellow installed at the upper end of the CC. The unit is completely filled with degassed insulated oil under vacuum. The bellow is pressurised by inert gas (from the top surface) to maintain a positive oil pressure even in the case of large oil contraction. The CVT thus has very low PD levels even at low ambient temperatures. Electromagnetic Unit The Electromagnetic Unit (EMU) consists of a medium voltage transformer, compensating reactor, damping element and surge protection device. The unit is housed inside an aluminium tank which is filled with insulating oil leaving a gas cushion at the top in order to take care of changes in the oil volume due to fluctuations in the ambient temperature. An oil sight glass is mounted on the side wall of the tank. The CC unit is mounted on the EMU tank and the insulated earth terminal of the CC (marked as NHF in Fig. 1) is also accessible for connecting to power line carrier communication equipment. A spark gap across this terminal and earth serves as the surge protection device. The NHF terminal must always be connected to earth if the CVT is not connected to carrier equipment. The secondary terminal box is provided on the EMU tank. Secondary leadouts, NHF lead and earth leads are all terminated inside the secondary terminal box. The EMU is caliberated and adjusted at factory for all burden and accuracy requirements. No site adjustments or measurements

are neccessary. The EMU is given adequate surface treatment for corrosion protection for life long service.

MAINTENANCE
The product is self contained, maintenance free and requires no spares over its entire life span. We recommend regular and periodic checks as per pre-specified schedules (specified in the Instruction Manuals supplied with the CVTs).
FIG. 2 FIG. 3
C1 - HV Capacitance C2 - Intermediate Voltage Capacitor L - Compensating Reactor Tr - Intermediate Transformer Zd - Damping Device V - Varistor F - HRC Fuse / MCB Lk - Cable Link For Earthing f-g - Auxiliary Secondary Winding

OPTIONALS / ACCESSORIES
Terminal Connector (Aluminium/Bimetallic, NEMA or as per customer specs) Three element Carrier Protection Device(comprising Drain Coil, Lightning Arrester & Earth Switch) Oil Level Indicator (EMU) and Bellow Position Indicator (CC) Cable Glands Aluminium EMU tank

ABB Capacitor Voltage Transformer:

High Voltage Capacitor Voltage Transformers, type WN/WP/WS
ABB offers mixed dielectric type capacitor voltage transformers that cater to the dual application needs of measurement and carrier communication.

Main features
_ Hermetically

sealed with metallic bellows cushion on top _ EMU (electro magnetic unit) protection by spark gap across primary winding of intermediate PT _ Ratio error adjustment by compensating winding on PT primary winding, phase angle error adjustment by variable choke with adjustable air gap _ Intermediate capacitor tap connection through an epoxy bushing housed in the porcelain insulator and tank
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protection against corrosion all ferrous parts and housing (tank) are hot dip galvanized _ Cost-effective design _ Dual application designed for measurement, protection and carrier communication _ High reliability robust design ensures excellent surge withstand level _ Low weight, compact and easy to install _ Ease of transportation shipped in easy-to-assemble parts _ It can be connected without danger at the end of unloaded line
_ High

Design and construction

The Capacitor Voltage Transformer type WN/WP/WS consists of a capacitive potential divider and an inductive medium voltage circuit. The inductive part is immersed in mineral oil and sealed inside a steel tank. As per the required rating, one, two or three capacitor units are mounted on the tank and used as capacitive potential divider(s). These consist of hermetically sealed capacitor stacks that are made of paper and PP film dielectric impregnated in transformer oil with a metal bellow.

Quality Assurance
The CVTs and CCs are designed to comply with IEC: 60186/ 60358 and IS: 3156. CVTs complying with ANSI/IEEE standards C57.13 or other standards can also be provided on request. ABBs state-of-the-art facility at Vadodara is ISO 9001 certified, which covers all aspects of production and testing to ensure the highest quality standards. The facility is also EHS

certified for environment and occupational health and safety management systems.

High Voltage Coupling Capacitors, type KN/KP

ABB offers mixed dielectric type coupling capacitors that cater to the needs of carrier communication.

Main features
_ Hermetically

sealed with metal bellows cushion on top _ Protection against corrosion all ferrous parts and bottom stand are hot dip galvanized _ Cost-effective due to optimal design _ High reliability robust design ensures excellent surge withstand level _ Low weight, compact and easy to install _ Ease of transportation shipped in easy-to-assemble parts

Technical data
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