Vacuum Circuit Breaker

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Circuit_Breaker
gptkbp:advantage Long Service Life
Low Maintenance
Fast Operation
High Dielectric Strength
gptkbp:arcDuration Very Short
gptkbp:arcQuenchingMedium gptkb:vacuum
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:SF6_Gas
Oil
gptkbp:component gptkb:Vacuum_Interrupter
gptkbp:contactWear Low
gptkbp:developedBy 1950s
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Low
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vacuum Circuit Breaker
gptkbp:interruptingCapacity Up to 72.5 kV
gptkbp:interruptingMedium gptkb:vacuum
gptkbp:maintenanceInterval High
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:ABB
gptkb:GE
gptkb:Schneider_Electric
gptkb:Siemens
gptkb:Eaton
gptkbp:market High in Medium Voltage Segment
gptkbp:material gptkb:Copper-Chromium_Alloy
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction Magnetic Actuator
Motor Operated
Spring Operated
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor High Voltage (>72.5 kV)
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Oil_Circuit_Breaker
gptkb:Air_Blast_Circuit_Breaker
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:ANSI_C37.06
gptkb:IEC_62271-100
gptkbp:suitableFor Frequent Operation
Harsh Environments
gptkbp:usedFor Fault Interruption
Load Switching
Overload Protection
Protection of Electrical Equipment
Short Circuit Protection
Switching Electrical Circuits
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Mining_Industry
Railways
Power Distribution
Commercial Buildings
Substations
Industrial Plants
Medium Voltage Applications
Renewable Energy Plants
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Circuit_Breaker
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5