Southern States 15.5 kV-38 kV CapSwitcher - Manual (Page 2)

Title: Southern States 15.5 kV - 38 kV
CapSwitcher ®
Vertical Interrupter Style Capacitor Switcher
Product Specification
Guide
Page 2 of 8 Publication No.: PSG-809-101714
1.0 SCOPE
This specification covers the design, manufacture, and testing of three pole, gang
operated vertical interrupter outdoor capacitor switchers with integrated transient
over-voltage control and inrush current mitigation.
2.0 STANDARDS
All outdoor capacitor switchers shall be designed, manufactured, assembled, and
tested in accordance with the latest applicable ANSI, NEMA, and ASTM standards
and guidelines. If there are any conflicts between the ANSI, NEMA, or ASTM
standards and this specification the specification shall govern.
3.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
3.01 Service Conditions
The capacitor switcher shall be suitable for outdoor installation in electric power
substations under the following conditions:
3.01.01 Temperature
The capacitor switcher shall perform in an ambient temperature range of
-50
o
C through +50
o
C.
3.01.02 Altitude
The capacitor switcher shall perform at elevations up to 4,000 feet.
3.01.03 Seismic
The capacitor switcher shall be capable of meeting IEEE 693’s high seismic
performance level. The device shall perform its specified functions during
and after the seismic event.
3.01.04 Wind Loading
The capacitor switcher shall be capable of withstanding wind loads up to 90
mph without loss of function.
3.01.05 Additional Requirements
If any site-specific service conditions not covered in sections 3.01.01
through 3.01.04 exist (e.g. extreme cold temperature installation, corrosive
environment, high altitude installation, etc.) they will be defined in the
quotation request.