LW38-40.5kV Outdoor SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride) Circuit Breaker

  • High Voltage Capability:Rated voltage of 40.5kV, suitable for high-voltage systems.
  • Powerful Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity:Rated short-circuit breaking current from 25kA to 31.5kA, ensuring stability under high loads.
  • Fast Operation:Opening time ≤ 0.06s and closing time ≤ 0.1s, with quick response.
  • SF6 Gas Technology:Low leakage rate (≤1%/year) and high insulation performance, enhancing reliability.
  • Adaptability to Harsh Environments:Temperature range from -30℃ to +40℃, suitable for various environmental conditions.
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The LW38-40.5kV outdoor SF6 circuit breaker is an outdoor installation device that uses SF6 gas as the arc extinguishing and insulating medium. It is suitable for high-voltage transmission and distribution systems with a rated voltage of 40.5kV and a frequency of 50Hz. This circuit breaker is used for switching load currents, fault currents, capacitor banks, and line transformations, making it ideal for frequent operation applications. It meets IEC and GB1984 standards and is widely used in power system control and protection.

Product parameters
Type LW38-40.5KV
Rated Voltage 40.5KV
Rated Insulation Level:Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage (Peak) 185/215 KV
Rated Insulation Level:Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 1min (RMS) 95/119 KV
Rated Current 1600A,3150A
Rated Capacitor Bank Breaking Current 400A
Rated Frequency 50Hz
Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current 25KA,31.5KA
Rated Peak Withstand Current 63KA,80KA
Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 25KA,31.5KA
Rated Out-of-Phase Breaking Current 6.3KA,7.9KA
Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 63KA,80KA
Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current Interrupting Times 25,20
Mechanical Life 5000
Rated Operating Sequence O-0.3s-CO-180s-CO
Opening Time (at Rated Operating Voltage) ≤0.06s
Closing Time (at Rated Operating Voltage) ≤0.1s
Rated Short-Circuit Duration 4s
Metal Shorting Time ≥0.12s
Full Breaking Time ≤0.078s
SF6 Gas Rated Pressure (Gauge Pressureat 20℃) 0.45Mpa
SF6 Gas Replenishment Pressure (Gauge Pressureat20℃) 0.42Mpa
SF6 Gas Lockout Pressure (Gauge Pressureat20℃) 0.4Mpa
Leakage Rate ≤1%/Year
SF6 Gas Moisture Content(at20℃) Acceptance Value ≤150ppm (v/v)
SF6 Gas Moisture Content(at20℃) Operation Value ≤300ppm (v/v)
Circuit Breaker Weightwith CT 1000kg
Circuit Breaker Weightwithout CT 800kg
SF6 Gas Weight 5kg
Interrupting Withstand Voltagefor Plateau-Type Products (Refersto Rated Insulation Levelat 3000m Altitude)
Related Notes
Normal Service Conditions

 

Ambient Temperature: Maximum +40℃; Minimum -30℃

Relative Humidity: Daily average ≤90%; Monthly average <95%

Altitude: Standard service conditions ≤1000m (plain type); Special service conditions ≤3000m (plateau type)

Wind Speed: ≤34m/s (corresponding to 700Pa on cylindrical surfaces)

Seismic Intensity: ≤8 magnitude (horizontal acceleration 0.25g, vertical acceleration 0.125g)

Air Pollution Level: Class IV; Minimum nominal creepage distance: 31mm/kV

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