Vulcan-5

Overview

The Simplex Vulcan-5 is a very large capacity, portable Load Bank System consisting of multiple units, each rated 5.0MW, capable of parallel operation to form very large systems of up to virtually unlimited capacity. Medium voltage to 34.5kV. Includes: trailer portable load modules, portable or fixed mounted distribution switchgear, integrated digital control and data acquisition system, and connection accessories. Each load bank trailer is equipped with a PLC-based digital control system and local operator interface. Each trailer networked such that entire trailer can be controlled from a single station. Any system of paralleled trailers can be controlled from a single station, either at one trailer or at a remote station.

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Features

General

Each 5.0MW Portable Trailer Load Bank consists of four (4) principle elements, factory packaged as a system: Low Voltage Load Bank Module, Transformer Module, Trailer, and Digital Controller.

Low Voltage Load Bank Module

Total Capacity: 5.0MW, 1.0 power factor
Voltage: 480vAC, 3-phase, 3-wire (from transformer)
Frequency: 60 Hertz
Load steps: 50KW step resolution

Transformer Module

5.0 MVA, dry type
Medium voltage delta: 480Y/277vAC, 60 hertz
Medium voltage, 1200A, 3-pole, manually operable, fixed mounted, fusible disconnect
Fused low voltage outputs

Trailer

Highway semi-trailer, “low-boy”, tri-axle, 48-foot

Digital Controller

PLC-based digital control. Each load bank trailer equipped with digital control system and local operator interface. Each trailer networked such that entire trailer can be controlled from a single station. Any system of paralleled trailers can be controlled from a single station, either at one trailer or at a remote station.

Power Distribution Switchgear

For connection of system of multiple load banks to generator switchgear:

Outdoor, freestanding metal-enclosed power distribution switchgear consisting of multiple cubicles
15kV vacuum circuit breaker for each load bank trailer
Transformer Protection Relay for each breaker
Instrumentation potential and current transformers
Low voltage motor starter and control power cubicle
Network PLC control
Touchscreen operator interface

Specifications

Capacity	5MW, 1.0 power factor
Voltage	480vAC, 3-phase, 3-wire (from transformer)
Frequency	60 Hz
Load Steps	50KW load step resolution
Transformer	5.0 MVA, dry type Medium voltage delta: 480Y/277vAC, 60 hertz Medium voltage, 1200A, 3-pole, manually operable, fixed mounted, fusible disconnect Fused low voltage outputs
Trailer	Highway semi-trailer, “low-boy”, tri-axle, 48-foot
Digital Controller	PLC-based digital control. Each load bank trailer equipped with digital control system and local operator interface. Each trailer networked such that entire trailer can be controlled from a single station. Any system of paralleled trailers can be controlled from a single station, either at one trailer or at a remote station. Digital power transducer to monitor volts-amps-hertz-KW. Network communication is via Modbus-TCP over Ethernet.
Power Distribution Switchgear	For connection of system of multiple load banks to generator switchgear: 1. Outdoor, freestanding metal-enclosed power distribution switchgear consisting of multiple cubicles 2. 15kV vacuum circuit breaker for each load bank trailer 3. Transformer Protection Relay for each breaker. 4. Instrumentation potential and current transformers 5. Low voltage motor starter and control power cubicle 6. Network PLC control 7. Touchscreen operator interface

Downloads

Vulcan-5 - Product Brochure

Options

Optional Capability

480v direct load power input
Second medium voltage input
Medium voltage connection cables
Low voltage connection cables
Automation software
Windows PC for single point control and automation

Note: We are experts at building products that meet our customer's exact requirements. Contact Simplex if your job specifications require additional options or considerations.