SIEMENS NXAIRS MEDIUM-VOLTAGE AIR-INSULATED SWITCHGEAR SIQUENCH ARC QUENCHING SYSTEM OPTIONAL

Siemens air-insulated medium voltage switchgear NXAirS designed in a global network specifically for Chinese market requirements. Adhering to the concept of "High Technology at Its Best" concept, NXAirS switchgear has been reliably operating in China for decades. The entire range of medium-voltage from 12 kV to 40.5 kV will be covered with NXAirS solutions. With its outstanding performance and superior quality, NXAirS air-insulated medium voltage switchgear has been recognized in a leadership position in primary power distribution market by our customers.Smart functionality has been well applied in NXAirS air-insulated medium voltage switchgear. Represented by real-time monitoring, visualization of information and big data processing. These technologies ensure that the prediction of health trends of the switchgear and related switching operations are completed before accidents occur. The integration of SIQuench arc quenching system in NXAirS 12 kV air-insulated medium voltage switchgear is a manifestation of this concept. As a fast arc quenching device, SIQuench is an active system with Siemens unique technology, which can detect and extinguish an internal  arc in about 5 ms. This minimizes the risks for operators and avoids the additional costs caused by an internal arc through equipment damage or power supply interruption. Siemens NXAirS with SIQuench, your natural choice.

SIEMENS SIQUENCH ARC QUENCHING SYSTEM

Have you ever wondered how catastrophic an internal arc fault in a medium-voltage switchgear can be? Even in an internal arc classified switchgear An arc fault is an uncontrolled electrical discharge that results from a low-impedance connection through air to ground or another voltage phase in an electrical system. This discharge translates into an arc flash with light and heat produced, causing substantial damage to the equipment and surroundings. The traditional method of eliminating the fault source by tripping the main breaker all by itself is not fast enough to reduce arc flash incident levels to a safe value. Nowadays most modern arc flash protection relays carry the level of protection to one step further by limiting the detection and tripping times but still in the league of 50-100 ms. fault duration where pressure peak, sound blast and shrapnel effects could not be avoided. SIQuench is available as a complete solution integrated into type-tested, internal arc classified, medium-voltage switchgear type NXAirS, rated up to 12 kV, 40 kA, 4000A. When internal arc occurs, SIQuench creates a three-phase low impedance parallel path for fault current to flow thus extinguishing the arc fault instantaneously. It operates in less than 5 ms. - long before the pressure peak - minimizes or totally eliminates the damaging effects of the arcing fault. SIQuench is fully reusable, can do 5 operations with full short circuit current as well as allowing 30 switching operations without load for routine testing, commissioning and system testing purposes. Being a state-of-the-art solution in the range of proactive safety measures of available, it takes the switchgear to an another level going beyond the safety set by the standards and it also brings protection beyond the standards for our customers.

SIEMENS BLUE GIS SWITCHING TO THE FUTURE

To adapt global climate change and actively response to domestic environmental protection regulations, Siemens launched new eco-friendly blue GIS portfolio for the first time in China, including 8DJH 12 (for secondary power distribution) and 8DAB 12 (for primary power distribution). Their Insulation medium is based on the components of the ambient air, no F-gases or chemical additives, which is safe and non-toxic and global warming potential is less than 1. The switching technique is based on proven vacuum technology, with environmental-friendly technology and efficient design. For blue GIS portfolio, customers will continue to enjoy all benefits of Siemens gas-insulated switchgear in the future. It is taking a new step into the development of gas-insulated medium voltage switchgear. Can satisfy customers needs for higher reliability of power supply and personal safety. Same as other Siemens medium-voltage switchgears, the blue GIS portfolio can be equipped with smart devices and sensors to realize functions of smart power distribution system. Customers can check the operation status of switchgear at anytime, and operate, maintain and manage their asset in a more efficient way.