22kV VCB Panel
A 22kV VCB panel is a medium-voltage vacuum circuit breaker switchboard designed for switching, control, and protection of 22kV feeders, power transformers, and electrical distribution systems. Simartech’s IS/IEC 62271-200-compliant 22kV VCB panels support high-current applications and are available in draw-out or fixed-type vacuum circuit breaker configurations.
The panels feature robust IP4X CRCA/Aluzinc enclosures with copper or aluminium air-insulated busbars, making them suitable for utility substations, industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, and commercial power distribution systems.
The price of this item shall be derived through proper design and detailed engineering. The item is manufactured on customised design.
Key Features:
✔ Voltage Range: Available for 22kV applications.
✔ Current Ratings: 800A – 20/18.4kA, 1250A – 26.3kA, and ≥1600A – 40kA.
✔ Flexible Configurations: Multiple breaker combinations tailored to site-specific requirements.
✔ Indoor & Outdoor Options: Primarily indoor switchboards, but customizable for outdoor installations.
✔ Advanced Protection: Integrated VCB, CT, PT, relays, and meters for enhanced system reliability.
Why Choose Our Medium Voltage Switchboards?
🔹 Superior Electrical Safety – Designed for efficient fault isolation and power stability.
🔹 Customizable Solutions – Configurable breaker combinations to meet unique project needs.
🔹 Industry Compliance – Built to meet stringent electrical standards for maximum reliability.
🔹 Indoor & Outdoor Flexibility – Adaptable to various environmental conditions.
Ensure seamless power distribution with our high-performance medium voltage switchboard. Contact us today to find the perfect solution for your electrical infrastructure!
22kV VCB Panel Specifications
| Purpose | Feeders of Transformer Switching/Control and Protection |
| Voltage | 11kV to 33kV AC |
| STR | As Per Transformer of Client's Requirements |
| Current Rating | Up to 3200A |
| Breaker Type | Vacuum (draw out or fixed type) |
| Reference Standard | IS/IEC 62271 - 200 |
| Maximum Transporting Length | 1000mm |
| Ingress Protection (IP) | 4X |
| Busbar Material | Aluminium or Copper (as Per Client's Requirements) |
| Busbar Insulation | Air Insulated |
| Cublicle Enclosure Material | CRCA/Aluzinc/GP Sheets |
| Sheet Thickness | Main body 2.0 mm and partitions 1.5mm |
| Painting | Powder Coating Thickness between 60-80 microns |
| Wiring | Copper flexible wires as per rating required with sleeved lugs, number ferules, phase color coding |
| Current Transformer | Resin Cast CT with rated primary and secondary as per relays and meters with required VA burden and class of protection and metering |
| Potential Transformer | Resin Cast PT with rated primary and secondary as per relays and meters with required VA burden and class of protection and metering |
| Protection Relays | As per requirement of the feeder/transformer including auxiliary relays |
| Metering | As per requirement of the feeder/transformer like Ampere, Voltage, TVM or equivalent parameters |
| Indications/Annunciations | For status of the panel like ON, OFF or TRIP |
| Auxiliary Supply | DC 24 to 220V and AC 110V to 415V as per requirement of the customer |
| Main Power Connection Terminals | Cable entry from Top or Bottom |
“22kV distribution is increasingly adopting vacuum switching technology for reliable, low-maintenance and environmentally responsible medium-voltage power distribution. VCBs provide fast fault interruption, long mechanical life and reliable protection for feeders and transformers.” — Lead Design Engineer, Simartech
Source: IS/IEC 62271-200:2021 and applicable Central Electricity Authority regulations/guidelines
Applications
22/11kV Primary Substations: Incoming and outgoing feeder protection, transformer switching and bus-section protection
Industrial HT Consumers: Steel, cement, textile, pharmaceutical, chemical and manufacturing plants with 22kV dedicated power supply
Solar & Wind Farms: Collector systems, inverter/transformer protection and power evacuation at 22kV level
Metro Rail & Airports: Traction substations, auxiliary power systems and medium-voltage distribution networks
Water Treatment Plants: HT motor feeders, transformer feeders and capacitor bank switching
Commercial Complexes: 22kV bulk power supply, transformer incomers, outgoing feeders and bus couplers
Data Centres: Dual 22kV power feeds, transformer protection and automatic changeover systems
Infrastructure Projects: Airports, hospitals, smart cities, industrial parks and other 22kV ring-main distribution systems
Benefits of 22kV VCB Panels
Superior Safety: Vacuum interrupters extinguish the electrical arc without oil or SF6 gas, reducing fire and environmental risks. Metal-enclosed construction and appropriate internal-arc protection help enhance operator safety.
Fast Fault Clearing: Vacuum circuit breakers provide rapid interruption of short-circuit faults, helping protect transformers, cables, motors and other valuable electrical equipment.
Low Maintenance: No oil replacement or SF6 gas handling is required. Sealed vacuum interrupters offer long operating life with reduced routine maintenance requirements.
Long Service Life: High mechanical endurance and reliable electrical switching capability provide long-term performance for frequently operated 22kV distribution systems.
Compact Design: Metal-clad, draw-out VCB configurations provide an efficient and space-saving switchgear solution for indoor substations and electrical rooms.
Environment Friendly: Vacuum switching eliminates oil-related pollution and avoids SF6 gas in the interrupter, supporting environmentally responsible power distribution.
SCADA & Smart-Grid Ready: Compatible with numerical protection relays, digital metering, SCADA, remote operation and modern automation systems for intelligent electrical distribution.
Low Operating Cost: Reduced maintenance requirements, fewer consumables and long component life help minimize downtime and overall operating costs throughout the panel’s service life.
Serving Areas
We are the top 22kV VCB Panel manufacturer and exporter from India to clients worldwide, trusted for reliable LT/HT switchgear solutions.
Manufacturing Plant: Baddi, Himachal Pradesh and Mohali, Punjab
PAN-India Supply: Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Baddi, Gurgaon, Noida, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore and other states and Union territories
Export: Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, UAE, Africa, Canada, Japan, USA, Australia and worldwide.
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