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WHIPP & BOURNE

In recognising our customers’ needs to support old and obsolete circuit breakers, R&B Switchgear Group have developed a range of innovative solutions that are designed to extend the lifecycle of your Whipp & Bourne assets.

Many of our engineers, project managers and senior leadership team have unrivalled knowledge and first-hand experience of the Whipp & Bourne engineering process, having been employed by the company before it was acquired in 1986.

R&B Switchgear Group is therefore uniquely placed to support companies whose electrical infrastructure still incorporates heritage Whipp & Bourne circuit breakers and
associated equipment.

For 35 years, our team of engineers within R&B’s dedicated Whipp & Bourne workshop have continued to develop a specialist range of solutions and services to enable companies to maximise the performance and lifecycle of their heritage assets, avoiding the requirement for unwanted downtime, costly replacements and more importantly, unexpected failures within their electrical infrastructures.

Whether you’re seeking spare parts, extensive repairs and modifications, or innovative retrofit solutions, R&B Switchgear Group’s expertise in this area means that our team are perfectly positioned to assist with your project.

WHIPP & BOURNE MM74

whipp and bourne MM74 ACB

In recognising the customers needs to support old and obsolete circuit breakers have developed a new retrofit for the Whipp & Bourne MM74 HSCB.

The retrofit consists of installing a GERAPID HDCB within the existing Whipp & Bourne chassis. The retrofitted breaker can then be fitted into the Whipp & Bourne Switchboard without the need to carry out any modifications, all existing interlocks and winding mechanisms remain the same. We can also supply the retrofit as a complete new unit.

Applications

Steel Works
DC Traction Systems
Mine Winding
Ships

As part of the retrofit package, customers drawings are updated on CAD to the latest standards producing standard drawings for each circuit type.

Technical Data High Speed DC Circuit Breaker Type Gerapid

Standard : IEC947-2, EN20123-2, ANSIC37.14
Rated Current : 2 - 10KA
Rated Voltage : 1000 - 4000 VDC
Rated Continuous Current : 4150A
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage : 12kV DC
Mechanical Operations : 20,000
Switching Frequency (ops./h) : 60
Electromagnetic Trip : Fixed Or Adjustable

Technical Data High Speed DC Circuit Breaker Type Gerapid (x2)

Standard : IEC947-2, EN20123-2, ANSIC37.14
Rated Current : 4 - 12KA
Rated Voltage : 2000 - 8000 VDC
Rated Continuous Current : 4150A
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage : 12kV DC
Mechanical Operations : 20,000
Switching Frequency (ops./h) : 60
Electromagnetic Trip : Fixed Or Adjustable

WHIPP & BOURNE AH/BH ACB

We have designed a Vacuum Retrofit (RET VAC-AH) for the 3.3kV A. H. and the 6.6kV B.H. (RET VAC-BH) Whipp & Bourne Air Circuit Breakers.

The retrofit consists of installing a Schneider HVX Circuit Breaker within the existing Whipp & Bourne carriage.

The main earthing and interlocking have been modified to work in conjunction with the new HVX Circuit Breaker. By carrying out the modification in this way it allows the customer to upgrade switchgear in a quick and efficient manner without the need to modify the existing switchboard busbars. In our opinion this method is far the most cost effective solution in upgrading the switchgear on site to guarantee future support and reliability for many years to come.

As part of the retrofit package, customers drawings are updated on CAD to the latest standards producing standard drawings for each circuit type.

Technical Data Vacuum Contactor Type HVX

Standard : IEC 62271-100/2001 IEC 60056/1987
Rated Insulation Level : 75kV
Rated Operational Voltages : 12kV



Rated Service Current : 2000A/3150A
Rated Frequency : 50Hz
Short Circuit Breaking Capacity : 50Ka



Short Circuit Withstand Capacity : 50Ka / 3 Sec

WHIPP & BOURNE AK CONTACTOR

We have designed a Vacuum Retrofit (RET VAC-AK) for the 3.6kV A. K. Whipp & Bourne Motor Switching Device.

The retrofit consists of installing a Toshiba CV-6HAL Vacuum Contactor within the existing Whipp & Bourne carriage.

All main interlocks have been retained in the modification to prevent the retrofit being installed or removed from the switchboard whilst in the closed position. By carrying out the retrofit in this way it alleviates the necessity to modify the main switchboard busbars etc. This method, in our opinion is by far the most cost effective solution for upgrading the switchboard on site to guarantee future support and reliability for many years to come.

Technical Data Vacuum Contactor Type CV-6HAL

Standard : IEC 60470(2000) JEM1167(1990)
Rated Insulation Level : 60kV
Rated Operational Voltages : Ur 3.6/7.2kV
Maximum Load Motors : kW 1500/3000
Maximum Load Transformers : kVA 2000/4000



Maximum Load Capacitors : kvar 2000/2000
Rated Thermal Current : /th 450A
Rated Operational Current : le 400A
Breaking Current (25times) AC4 : 3200A
Making Current (100times) AC4 : 4000A



Rated Frequency : 50/60Hz
Endurance Mechanical Life : 0.25 million operations
Endurance Electrical Life AC3 : 0.25 million operations
Closing Time : 65-80ms
Opening Time : 20-30ms

WHIPP & BOURNE BK CONTACTOR

We have designed a Vacuum Retrofit (RET VAC-BK) for the 6.6kV B. K. Whipp & Bourne Motor Switching Device.

The retrofit consists of installing An ABB VSC12 Vacuum Contactor within the existing Whipp & Bourne carriage.

All main interlocks have been retained in the modification to prevent the retrofit being installed or removed from the switchboard whilst in the closed position. By carrying out the retrofit in this way it alleviates the necessity to modify the main switchboard busbars etc. This method, in our opinion is by far the most cost effective solution for upgrading the switchboard on site to guarantee future support and reliability for many years to come.

As part of the Retrofit package, customer’s drawings are updated on CAD to contemporary standards

Technical Data Vacuum Contactor Type VSC12

Standard: IEC 60470(2000) IEC632-1(1978)
Rated Insulation Level: 28kV
Rated Operational Voltages: 12kV
Ultimate Performance Motors : 5.000kW
Ultimate Performance Transformers: 5.000kVA
Ultimate Performance Capacitors : 4.800kVAR



Rated Service Current : 400A
Rated Peak Current : 15Ka
Rated Frequency : 50-60Hz
Rated Operations/Hour : 900N
Electrical Life : 100.000N
Electrical Life At Rated Current : 1.000.000N



Mechanical Life : 1.000.000N
Short Circuit Breaking Capacity : 4.000A
Short Circuit Making Capacity : 8.000A
Opening Time : 20-30ms
Closing Time : 30-50ms

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