Product brochure Multi Functional Switchgear PASS M00 72.5 kv Flexible and compact switchgear solutions for windfarms

Product brochure Multi Functional Switchgear PASS M00 72.5 kv Flexible and compact switchgear solutions for windfarms

The future of Wind Farms As offshore wind farms move towards deploying higher capacity turbines of 5MW and above, energy losses during energy transfer will escalate unless higher voltages are used for power evacuation. 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): 1991-2010 Global Offshore Wind Turbine Market Forecast by Turbine Size (MW): 2010-2025 3000 10000 Installed Capacity (MW) 2750 2500 2250 2000 1750 1500 1250 1000 750 500 250 0 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Annual installed market share by rated capacity (MW) 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total annual Total cumulative 1.5-2.99 MW 3.00-4.99 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

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; Easy cable connection by means of plug-in components; Long life time due to proven design for harsh environmental conditions. PASS M00 technical datasheet Encapsulation single phase Rated voltage kv 72.5 Frequency Hz 50-60 Rated breaking current ka 31.5 40 Rated current A 2500 3150 TIP Rated power kva 5-200 3

The advantages of high voltage modules 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. Reduce the number of array necessary to evacuate the energy arising from Wind Turbine generators; Reduce the numbers of cables in parallel for each feeder due to lower currents; Enhancing the power capacity of each feeder, the number of wind turbines for each feeder can increase; Reduce the losses in subsea AC internal grid array cables; Decrease the voltage drop in feeders/ 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. Same total generated power Actual technology PASS technology 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 5

PASS M00 configurations for Wind Farms 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. 6

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. 7

Contact us For more information please contact: ABB S.p.A. Power Products Division Unità Operativa Adda-HV Via dei Ceramisti, snc I-26900 Lodi Tel: +39 0371 452.1 Fax: +39 0371 452.222 www.abb.com Data and illustration without engagement. We reserve the right to make changes in the course of technical development. Copyright 2013 ABB. All rights reserved. 2GJA708616 Rev. C, en Brochure PASS M00 wind power 2013.01 (mt)