Eaton Corporation’s electrical and hydraulic wind-power equipment help transform wind into reliable power and will be on display in Booth #11462. Company products and services span a spectrum of requirements, from small scale to utility-grade needs. Equipment on display at WINDPOWER 2010 includes:

Low voltage power circuit breakers maintain peak efficiency and reduce the time and costs associated with maintenance. The Series NRX low-voltage-power circuit breaker keeps processes up and running and helps protect equipment in the nacelle. It features broad capabilities, a compact size that allows for easy integration into new and existing structures, and it withstands rugged climate conditions. Innovative features for mounting and tool-less accessories are the result of decades of field experience and testing.

The low voltage power circuit breaker provides capabilities of a power circuit breaker in compact size of a molded case breaker. Series NRX offers continuous current ratings from 800 to 1,600A, and an interrupting capacity up to 65 kiloamperes (kA) at 508 Volts alternating current (Vac), and 42 kA at 690 Vac. Further, its innovative mechanism design drives extended maintenance-free contact life. To keep systems up and running, the Series NRX is tested to 20,000 mechanical operations and 10,000 electrical operations, exceeding third-party standards. It meets Underwriters Laboratories standards UL489 and UL1066, as well as International Electrotechnical Committee (IEC) 60947-2.

High performance Series G molded case circuit breakers provide high performance branch circuit protection for step-up transformers at tower bases and ancillary loads in the nacelle. Third-party tested to global standards, this product line features many safety options including ground fault protection and an Arc Reduction Maintenance System, which reduces arc flash incident energy up to 30%. Engineered for reliable performance over a wide temperature range (-20 to +70°C), additional ranges are possible using

The Series G includes thermal magnetic, electronic circuit breakers, and molded case switches. They are rated up to 690 Vac, 15 to 2500A, with an interrupting capacity up to 200 kA at 480 Vac and 65 kA at 600 Vac. The Series G family meets UL489, CSA 22.2 No.5, Conformite Europeenne, and KEMA KEUR standards.

VCP-Wi medium voltage (38 kV) vacuum circuit breakers help manage power reliably, efficiently, and safely. The devices are engineered for wind farm collector substations, as well as industrial and commercial applications, and feature a reduced footprint. Maintenance requirements are minimized with the use of enclosed...(Read whole article)