Product brochure Multi Functional Switchgear PASS M kv Flexible and compact switchgear solutions for windfarms

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1 Product brochure Multi Functional Switchgear PASS M kv Flexible and compact switchgear solutions for windfarms

2 The future of Wind Farms In 2010, offshore wind farms accounted for 9.5% of the overall additional yearly power production resulting from wind energy exploitation in Europe, which derived from 20.5% of the total EU investments in the wind market. According to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), by 2020 nearly 40GW of cumulated capacity will be yielded by offshore wind farms. In comparison with onshore installations, offshore wind farms have more predictable wind flows and avoid conflicts with other types of land use; however higher costs imply the necessity to pursue economies generated by increasing the power of the turbines and the dimensions of the farms on the one side and decreasing the power absorbed by the collection grid on the other. The increases of the produced power, of the distance from shore, of the distance between wind turbines and of their number in a single wind farm have amplified the importance of reducing the power losses that may be obtained using HV connection. Annual and Cumulative Installed EU Offshore Capacity (MW): Global Offshore Wind Turbine Market Forecast by Turbine Size (MW): Installed Capacity (MW) Annual installed market share by rated capacity (MW) Total annual Total cumulative MW MW 5.00 MW EWEA forecasts predict that in the next two decades the traditional 2 MW and 3 MW turbines will nearly completely give way to turbines of 5 MW and above, operating in farms producing hundreds of MW each. 2

3 PASS M00 PASS M00 is the ABB line of multifunctional modules that cover voltages between 72.5 kv and 100 kv and breaking currents up to 40 ka. The PASS modular design allows a wide range of configurations fully comprehensive of: Circuit breaker; Disconnecting switches; Earthing switches; Current transformers; Voltage transformers; Surge arresters; Protection and control systems. PASS M00 is a suitable solution for HV Wind Farm collection grids due to its main advantages: Compactness due to full gas insulation; Short installation time (no HV test is required on site); High reliability obtained through lean design; Fast repair in case of faults due to modular assembly; Remote control permitted by motor operability; Easy combination with oil insulated, gas insulated and dry power transformers. A case study of new generation offshore Wind Farms equipped with 5 MW turbines revealed that the use of PASS M00 modules in 72 kv collection grids allowed to fit a complete HV substation within a tower with the following advantages: Reduce the number of array necessary to evacuate the energy arising from Wind Turbine Generators; Reduce the number of cables in parallel for each feeder; Increase the power capacity/current ampacity of a single feeder; Reduce the losses in subsea AC internal grid array cables; Decrease the voltage drop in the feeder/string; Decrease the short circuit value on internal grid apparatus; Avoid the construction of off-shore HV/MV platform substation when off-shore wind farms are close to the coast; Make possible having flexible internal configuration and reaching higher reliability. 3

4 PASS M00 configurations for Wind Farms Configuration A PASS M00 SBB Configuration B PASS M00 In and Out with 1 cable sectionalized Configuration C PASS M00 In and Out with 2 cables sectionalized Configuration D PASS M00 In and Out with 3 feeders 4

5 Example of configuration with TIP The Inductive power transformer (TIP) combines the capabilities of a voltage transformer for voltages up to 420 kv with the characteristics of a power transformer with ratings up to 200 kva; therefore it is a perfectly suitable solution for supplying the PASS M00 switchgear and other auxiliary services, with these advantages: Reduced dimensions; Maintenance free; Fast connection; High reliability; Wide range of available power; Possibility to include a disconnector; Resistance to stressful environmental conditions. 5

6 PASS M00 configurations for Wind Farms Example with separate units and TIP Containers All the units including PASS M00 and TIP can be provided with a protective container as shown here. 6

7 PASS M00 PASS M00 technical datasheet Encapsulation single phase Rated voltage kv 72.5 Frequency Hz Rated breaking current ka Rated current A TIP Rated power kva

8 Contact us For more information please contact: ABB S.p.A. Power Products Division Unità Operativa Adda-HV Via dei Ceramisti, snc I Lodi Tel: Fax: Data and illustration without engagement. We reserve the right to make changes in the course of technical development. Copyright 2012 ABB. All rights reserved. 2GJA Rev. B, en Brochure PASS M00 wind power (mt)