SKID MODULES

Open frame mounted and compact primary solution

SKID MODULES

<p>Skid modules, available for ratings up to 40.5 kV, are an open frame mounted, compact primary solution that is customed engineered for a specific site. ABB’s skid modules for primary applications are <b>designed to house medium and low voltage equipment</b> installed and interconnected in the factory enabling an efficient construction schedule (pre-installed and pre-tested system).</p> <p>ABB’s Skid modules are ideal for primary distribution in applications such as mining &amp; metals, process industrial sites, data centers and infrastructure.&nbsp; <b>Primary skids are typically used for applications with the short circuit rating greater than 20 kA and the maximum current above 630 A</b>.</p>

Product scope

  Skid modules 
Max. rated voltage 40.5 kV
Medium voltage switchgear type Primary air-insulated and gas-insulated switchgear, incl. SF6-free GIS from ABB
Standards IEC
Applications For primary distribution applications such as mining & metals, process industrial sites, data centers and infrastructure

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Skid modules, available for ratings up to 40.5 kV, are an open frame mounted, compact primary solution that is customed engineered for a specific site. ABB’s skid modules for primary applications are designed to house medium and low voltage equipment installed and interconnected in the factory enabling an efficient construction schedule (pre-installed and pre-tested system). 

ABB’s skid modules for primary applications are designed to house medium and low voltage equipment installed and interconnected in the factory enabling an efficient construction schedule (pre-installed and pre-tested system). 

ABB skid modules arrive at the customer’s site with integrated medium and low voltage equipment that has been pre-tested. This greatly reduces the installation, test and start-up time required to get the equipment on-line, reducing the overall project timeline. Also, the skid modules typically reduce the amount of labor hours on site because of the integrated equipment.

Yes. ABB’s skid modules are designed for easy access to operate and maintain the equipment in the open frame module.  The ABB switchgear and other control equipment is robust and designed for efficient maintenance and long life.

Both ABB’s eHouses and Skid modules integrate medium voltage and low voltage equipment for primary applications. eHouses are transportable, tested and enclosed electrical rooms that provide environmental control with HVAC as well as fire alarm and security systems. Skid modules are open frame modules with integrated medium and low voltage equipment- but, they are not enclosed and do not offer any environmental control, fire or alarm system capability.