In view of the demand for continuous improvement and optimisation in managing assets and plants, ABB provides solutions which allow the useful life of medium voltage switchgear to be extended. The options available include:

• complete overhauling and refurbishment of switchgear, in accordance with the original specification with warranty.
• apparatus upgrading by means of retrofitting switching, protection and control devices.
• protection and control device upgrading for the highest levels of the protection and control systems.
• product upgrading to increase safety (for example, by means of installation of electric arc detection devices and systems.