Eaton - Gas-insulated Switchgear to Increase Uptime, Safety

Power management company Eaton unveiled a new gas-insulated switchgear, the Power Xpert XGIS, designed to provide powerful advantages in safety and reliability for critical power applications. With the majority of high-voltage components in a sealed compartment, the technology is designed to reduce maintenance requirements, reduce the need for operators, and reduce space requirements in some voltage classes. Utilizing a sealed tank design, the switchgear is virtually maintenance-free and can help reduce the potential for arc faults, contributing to dramatic enhancements in reliability and safety, Eaton reported. Maintenance requirements for any equipment inside a sealed tank are eliminated. The switchgear enables energized parts to be closer together, which can significantly reduce space requirements, especially in 27- and 38-kilovoltage classes, the company reported. The equipment can be applied in both new construction and retrofit applications where fl oor space is limited. It can be applied in indoor applications, including in both electrical rooms and integrated power assemblies or e-houses. It is third-party tested and certified to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62271-200.

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