Switchgear

Overhead Distribution Switches withstand hurricane conditions.

Offered with 5, 15, and 25 kV ratings, ALTA Series mounts on steel-reinforced, concrete poles and withstands Category 5 hurricane strength winds, rain, dust, and debris. Storm-hardened systems are made- of liquid-insulated, motor-operated vacuum switch and IP68-rated, heated control cabinet. Vacuum switch is equipped with field-replaceable porcelain bushings with provision for lightning...

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Arc-Resistant Metal Clad Switchgear carries 63 kA rating.

Offered in 2-high breaker configuration with overall dimensions of 38 x 112 x 95 in., SafeGear HD (High Duty) uses ADVAC breaker and incorporates IsLimiter fault current limiting device. Design provides safe solution with Type 2B accessibility, 0.5 sec arc duration, Delrin arc snuffing PT/CPT contact design, multipoint latch front doors, and separate low voltage compartment. UL-/CSA-certified...

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Power Distribution Switchgear protects spot networks.

Designed to assure reliable service to critical and sensitive loads, self-contained PNP Series provides simultaneous connection of load from 2 independent feeders.- Should fault be detected on either feed, vacuum fault interrupter disconnects spot network from fault while providing uninterrupted primary power to load. Offered with 5, 15, and 25 kV ratings in padmount and submersible...

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ABB Wins $260 Million Power Order to Upgrade HVDC Link in the U.S.

Converter station upgrade to improve power reliability Zurich, Switzerland - ABB, a global leader in power and automation technology, has won an order worth around $260 million from the U.S. utility Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), a power marketing agency within the U.S. Department of Energy, to upgrade the existing Celilo HVDC (high-voltage direct current) converter station in Oregon....

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Siemens to Supply Power Plant in United Arab Emirates

Follow-up order for Shuweihat power plant Siemens Energy has received a follow-up order from the emirate of Abu Dhabi for the construction of a turnkey combined cycle power plant. The company will build the Shuweihat S3 plant together with its Korean partner Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. approximately 260 kilometers west of Abu Dhabi. Purchaser is a consortium comprising the Japanese...

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ABB Wins Ultrahigh Voltage Power Transformer Order in India

Electrical and automation technology to maximize efficiency in new ArcelorMittal plant Zurich, Switzerland, - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order to provide electrical and automation equipment and related services for a new seamless-tube mill and pipe production plant in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The project is a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and the...

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ABB Wins $50 Million Mining Order in Peru

Electrification and automation systems for high-altitude copper mine and concentrator plant Zurich, Switzerland, - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a $50 million order from Minera Chinalco Peru S.A. to supply electrification and automation systems for a new copper mine and concentrator plant. The delivery includes Extended Automation System 800xA for plant wide...

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ABB Wins $30 Million Solar Power Plant Order in Spain

New substations and equipment to expand power grid and enhance reliability Zurich, Switzerland, - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a $30 million order from GA Solar, part of the Gestamp Corporation, to deliver a 13 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) power plant in northern Spain. Once connected to the grid, the plant will supply up to 22.6 gigawatt hours (GWh) of...

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Cummins Power Generation Provides Backup Power Along the Remote North Shore of Minnesota

Cummins Power Generation Provides Backup Power Along the Remote North Shore of Minnesota

GRAND MARAIS, MINNESOTA, USA - The North Shore of Lake Superior in northeast Minnesota is enjoyed by residents and visitors because of its remote location and secluded woods. But this remoteness can bring risk as harsh winds blow rough storms off the largest of the Great Lakes. For the thousands of residents who live in the North Shore region, the wooded area and frequent storms raise concerns...

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ABB Wins Marine Orders Worth $30 Million

Reliable, energy-efficient propulsion and on-board power systems to maximize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions of offshore supply vessels Zurich, Switzerland, Jan. 12, 2009 - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth $30 million for electric propulsion, power generation and power distribution systems that maximize the fuel efficiency of offshore supply...

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