The LW30 SF6 Gas Dead Tank Circuit Breaker is designed for 72.5 kV, 126 kV, 145 kV, and 220 kV transmission and substation applications. Using SF6 gas as the insulating and arc-quenching medium, it provides reliable interruption of load current, fault current, and short-circuit current under demanding operating conditions.
Featuring a compact dead tank structure and a self-energy operating mechanism, the LW30 delivers stable switching performance, high mechanical reliability, and reduced maintenance requirements throughout its service life. It is suitable for utility substations, industrial power systems, renewable energy projects, and transmission networks where dependable high-voltage protection is essential.
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No. |
Description |
Technical parameters |
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1 |
Rated voltage (kV) |
72.5 |
126 |
145 |
220 |
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3 |
Rated frequency (Hz) |
50/60 |
50/60 |
50/60 |
50/60 |
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4
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Rated current (A) |
1600~4000 |
1600~4000 |
1600~4000 |
3150~4000 |
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1min Power frequency withstand voltage |
140 |
230 |
265 |
460 |
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Lightning impulse withstand voltage |
325 |
550 |
650 |
1050 |
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5 |
Rated short-circuit breaking current (kA) |
25~40 |
40~63 |
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7 |
Rated short circuit breaking current (peak, kA) |
63~100 |
100~157.5 |
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8 |
Rated short duration (s) |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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9 |
Rated out-of-phase breaking current |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
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10 |
Rated cable (line) charging breaking current |
10 |
31.5 |
50 |
125 |
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11 |
Rated gas pressure (Mpa) |
0.4 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.6 |
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12 |
Operation sequence |
O-0.3s-CO-180s-CO |
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13 |
SF6 gas leakage rate (per year) |
≤1% |
≤1% |
≤1% |
≤1% |
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14 |
First of several genes |
1.5 |
1.55 |
1.5 |
1.3 |
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15 |
Main loop resistance (μΩ) |
≤40 |
≤45 |
≤45 |
≤50 |
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16 |
Heater voltage |
AC220 |
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17 |
Control circuit and signal circuit voltage |
DC220, DC230 |
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18 |
Motor voltage |
DC220, DC230 |
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Available for 72.5 kV, 126 kV, 145 kV, and 220 kV power systems
SF6 gas insulation for excellent dielectric strength and arc interruption
Compact dead tank design for outdoor substations
Self-energy operating mechanism with high operating reliability
Rated current up to 4000 A
Short-circuit breaking current up to 63 kA
Operating temperature from -50°C to +50°C
Low annual SF6 gas leakage rate (≤1%)
Suitable for utility, industrial, renewable energy, and transmission applications
Designed for operation in harsh outdoor environments, the circuit breaker performs reliably in ambient temperatures ranging from -50°C to +50°C and maintains an SF6 gas leakage rate of ≤1% per year, helping ensure long-term operational stability.
With rated voltages up to 220 kV, rated currents up to 4000 A, and short-circuit breaking capacities up to 63 kA, the LW30 complies with the demanding requirements of modern high-voltage power systems.
The LW30 SF6 Dead Tank Circuit Breaker is widely used in: