MEDIUM-VOLTAGE SOLUTIONS

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Application notes
  1. A comparison of metal-enclosed load interrupter (ME) switchgear and metal-clad (MC) switchgear
    This document provides a comparison between ME switchgear and MC switchgear including definitions, construction and size details.
    (PDF 777 KB, 10/01/1997)
  2. Application of a hybrid grounding scheme to a paper mill 13.8 kV generator
    This document contains information regarding an IEEE/IAS Working Group Report presenting methods of protecting medium-voltage industrial generators against extensive damage from internal ground faults was presented at the 2002 IEEE/IAS Annual Meeting.
    (PDF 629 KB, 01/01/2003)
  3. Characteristics of different power systems neutral grounding techniques: Fact and fiction
    This application paper reviews the characteristics of different power systems grounding techniques as currently applied—and misapplied within industry today.
    (PDF 661 KB, 01/01/1988)
  4. Circuit breaker control guidelines for VacClad-W metal-clad switchgear
    This application paper reviews circuit breaker guidelines for VacClad switchgear.
    (PDF 231 KB, 03/01/2018)
  5. Eaton medium-voltage circuit breakers reliability and availability for service
    This application paper reviews Eaton’s medium-voltage circuit breakers reliability and availability for service.
    (PDF 59 KB, 09/01/2011)
  6. Electrical equipment floor space
    This paper will review some of the NEC requirements regarding required electrical space and discuss new product concepts serving to reduce equipment size, resulting in reduced space requirements, reduced installation time, and reduced installation costs.
    (PDF 489 KB, 12/31/2007)
  7. Grounding methods in mission critical facilities
    This application paper discusses how grounded systems offer many benefits over ungrounded systems.
    (PDF 555 KB, 10/31/2015)
  8. Simplified guidelines for sizing batteries for medium-voltage switchgear
    This application paper lists simplified guidelines for sizing batteries for medium-voltage switchgear.
    (PDF 64 KB, 10/01/1997)
  9. Surge protection guidelines for VacClad-W metal-clad switchgear
    This application paper reviews surge protection guidelines for VacClad-W metal-clad switchgear.
    (PDF 189 KB, 03/01/2018)
  10. VacClad-W metal-clad switchgear protective relay schemes
    This application paper reviews VacClad-W metal-clad switchgear protective relay schemes.
    (PDF 633 KB, 03/01/2018)
Brochures
  1. Improved functionality, quality ad durability with less maintenance
    This document reviews the features and benefits of 5/15 kV BPI pan medium-voltage metal-clad switchgear.
    (PDF 815 KB, 08/01/2019)
  2. MR2 motorized remote racking brochure
    This document discusses MR2 motorized remote racking for medium voltage metal-clad switchgear.
    (PDF 207 KB, 03/01/2017)
  3. Product Aid Ohmic voltage Sensing PA022011EN
    Ohmic voltage sensingMedium-voltage metal-clad switchgear and load interrupter switchgear
    (PDF 399 KB, 03/01/2020)
  4. VacClad-W 5-15kv standard brochure
    This document reviews Eaton’s VacClad-W 5-15 kv standard metal-clad medium voltage switchgear offering.
    (PDF 905 KB, 04/01/2012)
Certification reports
Seismic certificate medium voltage metal-clad switchgear
This certificate verifies seismic qualification for medium voltage metal-clad switchgear.
(PDF 129 KB, 02/01/2008)
Design guides
VacClad-W 5-15kV, metal-clad medium-voltage switchgear design guide
This design guide provides dimensions, layout examples, technical specifications and application information for VacClad-W 5-15kV, metal-clad medium-voltage switchgear. The information in this document supersedes section 5 of the Consulting Application Guide (CAG).
(PDF 2 MB, 08/01/2020)
Installation instructions
  1. Instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance of 5/15 kV type VacClad-W metal-clad indoor switchgear
    This document describes the installation, operation and maintenance of 5/15 kV standard metal-clad switchgear.
    (PDF 7 MB, 06/01/2016)
  2. Instructions for receiving, handling, storing and installation of medium-voltage switchgear
    This document describes the receiving, handling, storing and installation instructions for medium-voltage switchgear.
    (PDF 1 MB, 11/01/2017)
Product specification guides
Switchgear – MV metal clad guide spec
This is a CSI formatted construction guide specification for Switchgear – MV metal clad.
(DOCX 310 KB, 05/01/2021)
White papers
Tips for selecting between air-insulated and gas-insulated switchgear
This white paper examines the alignment of switchgear with application considerations
(PDF 310 KB, 11/01/2020)