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Cutler-Hammer Busway

May 2001 Medium-Voltage Busway C1-1


General Description

Non-Segregated Phase 600V, 10 kV BIL – 5 kV, 60 kV BIL – 15 kV, 95 kV BIL – 27 kV, 125 kV BIL

Application Short Circuit Force Withstand Ability the bus bars together with splice plates on
Non-Segregated phase bus runs in 600V, each side. All joint surfaces are silver plated to
Non-segregated phase bus runs are de- 5 kV, and 15 kV are designed to withstand insure maximum conductivity through the
signed for use on circuits whose importance three-phase and phase-to-ground short cir- joint. After bolting, each standard joint is
requires greater reliability than power cables cuit current of 78 kA rms asym (132 kA peak) covered by a preformed, flame retardant insu-
provide. Typical of such applications are the for 10 cycles and 50 kA rms sym for 2 seconds. lating boot, providing full insulation for bus
connections from transformers to switchgear Momentary 4-cycle withstand ratings up to conductors. These boots are easily removable
assemblies in unit substations, connections 158 kA peak (98.8 kA rms asym) are for inspection of the joints at any future time.
from switchgear assemblies to rotating also available. For 27 kV non-segregated
appartus, and tie connections between phase bus runs, short circuit withstand Temperature Rise
switchgear assemblies. Non-segregated ratings of 64 kA rms asym (108 kA peak) for The bus will be capable of carrying rated
phase bus is an assembly of bus conductors 10 cycles and 40 kA rms sym for 2 seconds current continuously without exceeding a
with associated connections, joints, and are standard. conductor temperature rise of 65°C above an
insulating supports confined within a metal outside ambient temperature of 40°C, as
enclosure without interphase barriers. Construction required by ANSI Standard C37.23.
The conductors are adequately separated Enclosures are fabricated from 11 gauge
and insulated from each other and ground by steel, and are welded for maximum rigidity. Tests
insulating bus supports. Each conductor for Removable covers are secured with bolts for The design of non-segregated bus runs has
2400V service and above is insulated with a ease of access when making joints and sub- been tested per ANSI C37.23. Certification of
fluidized bed epoxy coating throughout sequent and periodic inspection. (Aluminum momentary current testing, impulse testing,
which reduces the possibility of corona and housings are also available.) and heat runs are available upon request.
electrical tracking.
Enclosures are painted with a baked-on poly- Seismic Application
Available Ratings ester powder coat paint system resulting in a Bus run assemblies are designed to meet
The metal-enclosed bus runs are designed very durable finish with uniform thickness Uniform Building Code (UBC) and California
for 600V, 5 kV, 15 kV, and 27 kV service in and gloss. This cosmetically pleasing finish Code Title 24 for Seismic Zones 4, 3, 2A, 2B,
accordance with ANSI C37.23. 600V, 5 kV, minimizes the risk of problems in harsh 1, and 0. Complete guidelines for proper
and 15 kV bus is available with continuous environments. The standard color is ANSI-61 supports are provided on each Seismic
current ratings of 1200, 2000, 3000, 3200 or light gray, and special paint colors are specified order.
4000 amperes. 27 kV bus is available in 1200 available upon request.
and 2000 amperes continuous ratings.
Flexible joints are supplied in all straight bus
Advantages runs at approximately 50 foot intervals to
allow for the expected expansion when the
Ease of Installation conductors are energized and are carrying
Because of its compact dimensions, relative rated current.
light weight, and user-friendly design,
non-segregated phase bus is easily installed. A variety of terminations is available to
The inherent rigidity of the design permits accommodate most termination require-
hanging rods to be spaced approximately ments. Bus runs can be terminated with
every four feet for indoor bus runs, and flexible shunts, potheads, porcelain bush-
allows supporting frames to be spaced ings, or conductor stub ends for connection
approximately every eight feet for outdoor to riser bars in switchgear assemblies.
runs. Standard length of bus run sections is
100 inches or less. Conductors
All conductors are 100% conductivity copper
bars. Bus joints are made by solidly bolting
Cutler-Hammer
C1-2 Busway
Medium-Voltage Busway May 2001

Dimensions

Typical Cross Sections Typical Bus Enclosure

5.00
E

C


B A D

Figure 1 Figure 5

8.00
E C
8.00
C



B A

Figure 2 Figure 6

Dimensions and weights are for estimating purposes only.


B
Housing

D Ampere System See Enclosure Conductor Dimensions for Bus Without Neutral Bar Weight
Rating Voltage Figures Material #/ph, cu A➄ B C D E per foot
Xenoy ➃
Bus C
Supports 1200 A, B, C 3, 6 Steel (1) 0.375 x 6 A 22.00 16.00 8.00 N/A 55 lbs.
D 1200 D 1, 5 Steel (1) 0.25 x 4 B 30.00 21.00 4.75 9.88 65 lbs.
2000 A, B, C 3, 6 Steel (1) 0.375 x 6 A 22.00 16.00 8.00 N/A 55 lbs.
2000 D 1, 5 Steel (1) 0.5 x 4 B 30.00 21.00 4.75 9.88 75 lbs.
Heater Ground Bus Bars
3000 A, B, C 4, 6 Aluminum (2) 0.375 x 6 A 22.00 16.00 8.00 N/A 75 lbs.
Removable
Wiring Bus Bottom 3200 A, B, C 4, 6 Aluminum (2) 0.375 x 6 A 22.00 16.00 8.00 N/A 75 lbs.
Covers 4000 A, B, C 4, 6 Aluminum (2) 0.5 x 6 B 30.00 21.00 10.50 N/A 100 lbs.

Figure 3 Dimensions for Bus With Neutral Bar


1200 A, B, C 1, 5 Steel (1) 0.5 x 3 B 26.00 15.38 4.75 7.12 65 lbs.
2000 A, B, C 1, 5 Steel (1) 0.38 x 6 B 26.00 15.63 4.75 8.12 75 lbs.
B
3000 A, B, C 2, 5 Steel (2) 0.5 x 4 B 35.75 19.00 4.75 7.12 100 lbs.
Housing
4000 A, B, C 2, 5 Steel (2) 0.5 x 6 B 35.75 19.00 4.75 8.12 120 lbs.
D
Xenoy
Bus C
Supports
D

Heater Ground Bus Bars Removable


Wiring Bus Bottom
Covers

Figure 4

➀ Heaters for outdoor and indoor as required by


customer conditions.
➁ Bare copper ground bus.
➂ Neutral Bar (when used).
➃ System Voltage Codes: A = 600V; B = 5 kV; C = 15
kV; D = 27 kV.
➄ Dimension A Codes: A = 100 inches maximum per
section; B = 8 feet maximum per section.
Cutler-Hammer Busway
May 2001 Medium-Voltage Busway C1-3
Typical Specifications – Non-Segregated Phase

Ratings Wiring/Terminations Accessories


A. Voltage: ____, ____ phase, ____-wire, A. Provide an external 2-hole ground pad at A. [The entire bus run] [The outdoor portion
with ground bus. each end for ground connections or con- of the bus run] shall be provided with
nect the ground bus in the enclosure to space heaters in accordance with the
B. Current rating: ____ or as shown the ground bus in the terminal equipment manufacturer’s recommendations. The
on drawings. as applicable. [500 volts] [250 volts] rated heaters shall
be applied at [240 volts] [120 volts] for
C. Short-circuit withstand rating: Miscellaneous Devices longer life. The heaters shall be [continu-
Momentary ______ kA Peak. A. Provide wall flanges, vapor barriers, ously energized] [thermostatically con-
Short time ______ kA RMS sym, 2 sec. expansion joints, and equipment termina- trolled]. [The heaters shall be wired for
tions where indicated on drawings. connections to terminal blocks in the ter-
D. Basic impulse level: _____ kV (peak). minal equipment.] [Provide junction box
Enclosures with terminal strip for purchaser’s AC
Bus A. The enclosures shall be [#11 gauge steel] connections.] Bus duct submittal draw-
A. The conductors shall be 100% conduc- [or aluminum]. Enclosures shall be dust- ings shall indicate total heater circuit
tivity bar-type copper with silver-plated proof with bolted removable covers. wattage to enable Contractor to properly
joints. These bars shall be mounted on size feeders.
supports of track-resistant, flame-retar- Nameplates
dant Xenoy Polymer or glass polyester, B. The indoor enclosures shall be designed
and shall be insulated their entire length Finish to be [hung from overhead by hangers]
by fluidized epoxy coating for 2400-volt A. The finish shall consist of one (1) coat of [supported from below by structural sup-
service and above. Typical bus joints shall gray (ANSI 61) thermosetting, polyester ports]. Outdoor bus runs shall be
use double splice plates and be insulated powder paint applied electrostatically to designed to be supported from below
with removable boots. For non-standard pre-cleaned and phosphatized steel. The by structural steel. The hanger rods and
joints, heat shrink tubing or tape may be coating shall have corrosion resistance of steel supports shall be supplied and
used to insulate the joint. The conductors 600 hours to 5% salt spray. Prior to ship- installed by the Contractor. The manufac-
shall be capable of carrying its rated cur- ment, the complete assemblies, indoor as turer shall provide mounting provisions
rent continuously without exceeding a well as outdoor, shall be given 1.5 to 2.0 and supply all necessary information to
temperature rise of 65 degrees C based mil thick exterior finish spray coat of air the Contractor for the design of these
on a 40 degree C ambient. Conductors drying high-gloss gray enamel. supporting devices.
shall be braced to withstand the available
fault currents as indicated on the contract C. Contractor to supply overhead hangers
drawings. and rods or bottom supports as shown on
the contract drawings or as required by
B. A 0.25 x 2.0-inch bare copper ground bus the manufacturer.
shall be supplied and bolted to each
enclosure to provide continuous electrical
ground when adjacent enclosures are
connected together, to minimize the pos-
sibility of circulating currents.
Cutler-Hammer
C1-4 Busway
Medium-Voltage Busway May 2001

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