Switchgear using modular push-on deadfront bus bar system

A high voltage bus bar comprising:

• a first leg comprising:
• a first conductive structure that provides a first connection point, a second connection point, and a third connection point,
• first insulation surrounding the first, second and third connection points, and
• a first semiconductor shield surrounding the first insulation;
• and
• a second leg comprising:
• a second conductive structure that provides a fourth connection point, a fifth connection point, and a sixth connection point,
• second insulation surrounding the fourth, fifth and sixth connection points, and
• a second semiconductor shield surrounding the second insulation,
• wherein the first leg is coupled to the second leg by coupling the first and fourth connection points together, and
• wherein at least one of the connection points comprises a push-on connection point.

A high voltage bus bar contained within a switchgear housing, the bus bar comprising:

• a first leg comprising:
• a first connection point;
• a second connection point positioned and configured to connect with a first active switching element located at a first side of the switchgear housing;
• and
• a third connection point positioned and configured to connect with a second active switching element located at a second side of the switchgear housing opposite the first side of the switchgear housing;
• and
• a second leg comprising:
• a fourth connection point;
• a fifth connection point positioned and configured to connect with a third active switching element located at the first side of the switchgear housing;
• and
• a sixth connection point positioned and configured to connect with a fourth active switching element located at the second side of the switchgear housing;
• wherein the first leg is coupled to the second leg by coupling the first and fourth connections points together.

A method of assembling a switchgear, the method comprising:

• receiving specifications about the switchgear;
• assembling a first set of bus modules to form a first bus bar in accordance with the specifications, the first set of bus modules including at least a first conductive module having first and second connection points configured to be connected to and to contact first and second active switching elements and a second conductive module having at least a third connection point configured to be connected to and to contact at least a third active switching element;
• coupling the first connection point of the first bus bar to the first active switching element;
• and
• mounting the first active switching element onto a frame.

A switchgear comprising:

• a first bus bar comprising a first set of bus modules assembled together so as to form the first bus bar, the first bus bar being assembled in conformance with a set of specifications, and the first set of bus modules including at least a first conductive module having first and second connection points configured to be connected to and to contact first and second active switching elements and a second conductive module having at least a third connection point configured to be connected to and to contact at least a third active switching element;
• a first active switching element coupled to the first connection point of the first bus bar;
• a frame to which the first active switching element is coupled;
• and
• first solid insulation surrounding the first bus bar and the first active switching element.