2015 Siemans 34.5 kV GIS Switch-gear & Building

2015 Siemans 34.5 kV GIS Switch-gear & Building

36 m X 6.3 m building,

22 Feeder breakers (1250A),

2 Bus tie breakers (2500A)

3 Feed breakers (2500A)

Auxiliaries include:

• battery banks and chargers,
• 120 Volt lighting/receptacles,
• DC lighting,
• 125 Volt DC distribution panel,
• redundant HVAC (designed for northern Alberta climate),
• automatic transfer switch,
• 600 Volt MCC,
• 2 stair platforms and stairs

Preservation measures in place:

batteries are acid filled but not charged,

equipment is SF6 gas-filled and monitored;

building and equipment are maintained above freezing

Building arranged for cable bottom entry

CSA and ULc approved equipment and building,

constructed in 2015