Discover what our ABB experts presented at our 2013 mining technology roadshow.

1. David Olofsson, Territory Marketing Manager, HV Breakers and Modules
Safer HV Substation
Switchgear Modules developed for
mining applications
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November 4, 2013 | Slide 1

2. Challenges with HV substations on mine sites
Operating costs too high
Impact of electricity shortages on
operations
Workplace safety – electricity
major mining hazard
Solution:
Use low maintenance
switchgear with extended
equipment life cycles
Solution:
Apply high level of integration to
ensure significant level of reliability
Solution:
Apply foolproof operation and
maintenance procedures
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November 4, 2013 | Slide 2

3. Hybrid PASS Substation
Plug and Play – Foolproof Operation
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66 kV PASS M00
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A substation bay in one module
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November 4, 2013 | Slide 3
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Each PASS module is equivalent to a
complete switchgear bay with all
functions: CB, DS, ES, CT, VT - in one
module
Flexible configuration: single busbar,
double busbar, double breaker
Operating and breaking functions
integrated in an SF6 encapsulated
enclosure
Slip on CTs
Maintenance free composite bushings
Pre-assembled and pretested in
factory
Wide range of application (Ice and
Sand: -50°C; +50°C)

4. Hybrid PASS Substation
Plug and Play – Foolproof Operation
A substation bay in one module
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November 4, 2013 | Slide 4
BENEFITS TO YOU
 Great performance in harsh mining
environment
 High reliability due to the reduced number
of components
 Less probability of unplanned outages
 Easy transportation to an don the site
 Fast installation and commissioning, no
need to repeat HV testing at site
 Low maintenance cost due to high reliability
and sealed HV parts
 Life cycle cost significantly lower than
traditional technologies
 Modular approach – easy to extend / retrofit

5. PASS – All switching from control room
Plug and Play – Foolproof Operation
66 kV PASS M00
with VT
1. Closed Position
2. Disconnected
3. Earthed
Complete isolation/earthing from
the safety of the control room
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November 4, 2013 | Slide 6

6. PASS – Mechanical interlocking
Plug and Play – Foolproof Operation
Foolproof mechanical interlocking
to ensure safe earthing
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November 4, 2013 | Slide 7

7. PASS – Key 1, Cut all control circuits
Plug and Play – Foolproof Operation
Cut CB control circuit 1
Cut CB control circuit 2
Cut DS/ES control circuit
Electrical interlock, mechanical cut of
control circuits
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November 4, 2013 | Slide 8

8. PASS – Key 2, Disconnector interlock
Plug and Play – Foolproof Operation
Mechanical Interlock
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November 4, 2013 | Slide 9

9. PASS – Key 3, Circuit breaker interlock
Plug and Play – Foolproof Operation
Mechanical Interlock
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November 4, 2013 | Slide 10

10. Applications
Plug and Play – Foolproof Operation
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11. Applications
Plug and Play – Foolproof Operation
Line position
Disconnected
Earthed
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12. Applications
Plug and Play – Foolproof Operation
ABB
Power
systems
skid
substation
ABB Power Systems Skid substation
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Safe
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Easy to transport
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Reducing cost
Design Award at the 2013
Australian International Design
Awards
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November 4, 2013 | Slide 13

13. PASS - Summary
Plug and Play – Foolproof Operation
Foolproof Operation
“Complete isolation/earthing from
the safety of the control room”
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November 4, 2013 | Slide 14
Installation and Maintenance
“Installation time 2 days.
Maintenance free for 15
years“

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November 4, 2013 | Slide 15