Wind power generation circuit breaker

What are ABB circuit breakers & contactors?

ABB's air and moulded case circuit breakers offer fast and efficient short circuit protection, typically designed to handle 10.000 operating cycles at optimal conditions with hight performances. ABB's contactors are designed to handle at least 500.000 mechanical operations, before maintenance is required.

How can low voltage components be used in a wind turbine?

By exploiting low voltage components based on their main func- tional characteristics, e.g. using circuit-breakers for protection and contactors for switching, maintenance intervals can be optimized, at the same time the service continuity of the wind turbine is guaranteed, even in extreme conditions.

Why should you choose ABB for your wind turbine?

ABB’s proven products for wind turbines are designed and built to operate for long life cycles under the varied and harsh operating conditions common to turbines. ABB engineers with years of wind power experience help design the products and work with turbine manufacturers to correctly and efficiently integrate these products into turbine designs.

Why should you choose Schneider Electric for a wind turbine?

From panel boards to power surge protection, Schneider Electric has all the parts you need, all guaranteed to stand up against the harsh conditions that wind turbines represent and they all give you the guarantees required in terms of safety, upgradeability, and cost control.

What are the market prospects for wind power?

Market prospects are also promising in other parts of the world. The need and demand for wind power is constantly growing, not just in industrialized but also in emerging countries. Gas-insulated medium-voltage switch-gear (GIS) are used for various applica-tions in wind farms.

How does a wind turbine control system work?

Safety and efficiency of wind turbines require comprehensive automated control systems, backup power and all sensors or detectors. You’ll get complete control over your turbine with a compact, rugged combination of a programmable logic controller (PLC) and UPS.