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GE AKD-10
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AKD-10 Application Guide
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Summary

AKD-10 Switchgear Overview

General Description

General introduction to the AKD-10 switchgear and its capabilities.

Safety and Reliability Features

Operator Safety Features

Features designed to protect operators and ensure safe operation.

System Protection and Integrity

Aspects of the switchgear enhancing system reliability and fault prevention.

Breaker and System Design

Breaker Handling and Security

Mechanisms for secure breaker insertion, removal, and locking.

Expansion and Accessibility Features

Design for system expansion and ease of access for maintenance.

Operator Enhancements and Manufacturing

Operator Safety Enhancements

Features for improved operator safety during maintenance and operation.

Manufacturing Quality and Durability

GE's manufacturing processes and testing for high-quality, durable equipment.

Certification and Documentation

Seismic Certification

Compliance with seismic standards for structural integrity and performance.

Comprehensive Documentation

Details on provided engineering and manufacturing documentation.

Power Management and Trip Units

POWER LEADER Power Management

System for monitoring, controlling, and analyzing power usage.

WavePro Trip Unit Systems

Overview of Power+, MicroVersaTrip Plus, and PM trip unit capabilities.

Application Data and Selection

WavePro Breaker Ratings

Information on interrupting capacity and short-circuit ratings.

Breaker Configuration Guide

Tables for selecting breaker, sensor, and rating plug combinations.

Breaker Accessories

Control and Signaling Accessories

Accessories for signaling, lockout, and remote operation.

Specialized Breaker Accessories

Accessories for interlocks, fuse handling, lifting, and remote closing.

Protection and Duty Specifications

Undervoltage Protection and Repetitive Duty

Undervoltage sensing for breaker tripping and standards for operational life.

Design Standards and Derating Factors

Compliance with standards and factors affecting breaker performance.

Time Current Tripping Characteristics

Tripping Characteristics Overview

Explanation of breaker tripping curves and their application.

Time Current Characteristic Curves

Graphical data for understanding breaker trip times versus current multiples.

Load Center Applications and Selection

Load Center Unit Substation Principles

How unit substations provide reliable power distribution.

Switchgear Selection Tables

Tables to assist in selecting switchgear based on system data.

Transformer Ratings and Breaker Selection

Transformer Forced Cooled Ratings

Tables detailing transformer kVA ratings and associated breaker selections.

Voltage-Specific Breaker Selection

Detailed tables for breaker selection across different voltage levels.

Ground Detection and Fault Protection

Ground Detection Systems

Methods for detecting ground faults in various system configurations.

Ground Fault Protection Strategies

Approaches for implementing ground fault protection on different systems.

Automatic Transfer and Interlocking

Automatic Transfer Equipment

Systems for switching loads to alternate power sources during outages.

Breaker Interlocking and Control Logic

Methods for safe breaker operation sequencing and control logic.

Sizing, Dimensions, and Layouts

Switchgear Sizing and Enclosure Options

Data on switchgear dimensions, weights, and enclosure types.

Switchgear Section Layouts

Diagrams illustrating various configurations of main, tie, and feeder sections.

Instrument Panels and Doors

POWER LEADER Instrument Doors

Compartment dimensions for instruments like EPM and PQM.

Instrument Panel Configurations

Layouts of control devices, fuses, and indicators on breaker panels.

Physical Layouts and Details

NEMA 1 Indoor Switchgear Layouts

Floor plans, side views, and anchoring for indoor switchgear.

NEMA 3 R Outdoor Switchgear Layouts

Floor plans, side views, and anchoring for outdoor switchgear.

Wiring Diagrams and Cataloging

Breaker Wiring Diagrams

Standard electrical connection diagrams for breakers and accessories.

WavePro Breaker Catalog Guide

System for constructing breaker catalog numbers based on features.

Guideform Specifications

Switchgear Specification Requirements

Detailed requirements for switchgear design, construction, and components.

Breaker and Trip Unit Specifications

Detailed functional and performance specifications for breakers and trip units.

Protection, Control, and Documentation

Protection and Control Systems

Features for automatic transfer, interlocking, and control logic.

Documentation and Miscellaneous Features

Information on available documentation, lifting devices, and test equipment.

Standards and References

Industry Standards and References

List of relevant industry standards and GE publications.

Summary

AKD-10 Switchgear Overview

General Description

General introduction to the AKD-10 switchgear and its capabilities.

Safety and Reliability Features

Operator Safety Features

Features designed to protect operators and ensure safe operation.

System Protection and Integrity

Aspects of the switchgear enhancing system reliability and fault prevention.

Breaker and System Design

Breaker Handling and Security

Mechanisms for secure breaker insertion, removal, and locking.

Expansion and Accessibility Features

Design for system expansion and ease of access for maintenance.

Operator Enhancements and Manufacturing

Operator Safety Enhancements

Features for improved operator safety during maintenance and operation.

Manufacturing Quality and Durability

GE's manufacturing processes and testing for high-quality, durable equipment.

Certification and Documentation

Seismic Certification

Compliance with seismic standards for structural integrity and performance.

Comprehensive Documentation

Details on provided engineering and manufacturing documentation.

Power Management and Trip Units

POWER LEADER Power Management

System for monitoring, controlling, and analyzing power usage.

WavePro Trip Unit Systems

Overview of Power+, MicroVersaTrip Plus, and PM trip unit capabilities.

Application Data and Selection

WavePro Breaker Ratings

Information on interrupting capacity and short-circuit ratings.

Breaker Configuration Guide

Tables for selecting breaker, sensor, and rating plug combinations.

Breaker Accessories

Control and Signaling Accessories

Accessories for signaling, lockout, and remote operation.

Specialized Breaker Accessories

Accessories for interlocks, fuse handling, lifting, and remote closing.

Protection and Duty Specifications

Undervoltage Protection and Repetitive Duty

Undervoltage sensing for breaker tripping and standards for operational life.

Design Standards and Derating Factors

Compliance with standards and factors affecting breaker performance.

Time Current Tripping Characteristics

Tripping Characteristics Overview

Explanation of breaker tripping curves and their application.

Time Current Characteristic Curves

Graphical data for understanding breaker trip times versus current multiples.

Load Center Applications and Selection

Load Center Unit Substation Principles

How unit substations provide reliable power distribution.

Switchgear Selection Tables

Tables to assist in selecting switchgear based on system data.

Transformer Ratings and Breaker Selection

Transformer Forced Cooled Ratings

Tables detailing transformer kVA ratings and associated breaker selections.

Voltage-Specific Breaker Selection

Detailed tables for breaker selection across different voltage levels.

Ground Detection and Fault Protection

Ground Detection Systems

Methods for detecting ground faults in various system configurations.

Ground Fault Protection Strategies

Approaches for implementing ground fault protection on different systems.

Automatic Transfer and Interlocking

Automatic Transfer Equipment

Systems for switching loads to alternate power sources during outages.

Breaker Interlocking and Control Logic

Methods for safe breaker operation sequencing and control logic.

Sizing, Dimensions, and Layouts

Switchgear Sizing and Enclosure Options

Data on switchgear dimensions, weights, and enclosure types.

Switchgear Section Layouts

Diagrams illustrating various configurations of main, tie, and feeder sections.

Instrument Panels and Doors

POWER LEADER Instrument Doors

Compartment dimensions for instruments like EPM and PQM.

Instrument Panel Configurations

Layouts of control devices, fuses, and indicators on breaker panels.

Physical Layouts and Details

NEMA 1 Indoor Switchgear Layouts

Floor plans, side views, and anchoring for indoor switchgear.

NEMA 3 R Outdoor Switchgear Layouts

Floor plans, side views, and anchoring for outdoor switchgear.

Wiring Diagrams and Cataloging

Breaker Wiring Diagrams

Standard electrical connection diagrams for breakers and accessories.

WavePro Breaker Catalog Guide

System for constructing breaker catalog numbers based on features.

Guideform Specifications

Switchgear Specification Requirements

Detailed requirements for switchgear design, construction, and components.

Breaker and Trip Unit Specifications

Detailed functional and performance specifications for breakers and trip units.

Protection, Control, and Documentation

Protection and Control Systems

Features for automatic transfer, interlocking, and control logic.

Documentation and Miscellaneous Features

Information on available documentation, lifting devices, and test equipment.

Standards and References

Industry Standards and References

List of relevant industry standards and GE publications.

GE AKD-10 Specifications

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BrandGE
ModelAKD-10
CategoryIndustrial Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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