Generator circuit-breakers
Enhancing power plant availability
ABB, your reliable partner for GCB
ABB is a leader
in the design and manufacturing
of generator circuit-breakers (GCBs)
ABB
generator
circuit-breakers (GCBs)
Global marketing and sales
8,000+
Breakers delivered in
100+
Countries
automation technologies that deliveries in over 100 countries. We offer the widest and most
modern portfolio of GCBs in SF6 and vacuum technology
enable utility and industry with a range of short-circuit ratings from 50 kA to 300 kA and
nominal currents from 3,000 A to over 50,000 A to meet the
customers to improve their demand of all types of power plants around the globe.
performance while lowering Continuous research and development has assured the
environmental impact. The ABB most modern and largest portfolio with the highest value for
customers.
Group of companies operates
in around 100 countries and
employs about 145,000
people.
Typical arrangement
GCB plays an important role in switching the circuit between
generator and transformer in a power plant.
of a power plant
It protects important assets in power plants by clearing
potential harmful short-circuit faults in tens of milliseconds,
preventing severe damages.
ABB’s GCBs serve all types of power plants around the globe
to increase both safety and flexibility. With world-leading Power
technology, they meet customers’ needs, to achieve the transformer
highest possible plant availability at the lowest possible cost.
GCB
Generator
−− Clear and logical plant arrangement −− Disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transfomers,
− − Clearly defined responsibilities for the operation of the surge arresters etc. can be integrated into the GCB
plant. GCB is operated by the power plant owner while enclosure
high-voltage breaker is controlled by the grid operator − − Station transformers and relevant high-voltage and
− − No auxiliary supply changeover necessary. Only one medium-voltage connection equipment can be omitted
circuit-breaker has to be operated during the starting-up − − Increased power plant availability means higher profits for
or shutting-down of the generator the operator
− − The differential protection zones of the generator and the − − Reduced possible costly damages of primary and
transformers can be arranged to achieve the maximum secondary equipment in case of failure
selectivity −− More reliable synchronization of the generator with the
− − More protection for transformers as generator-fed high-voltage transmission network
short-circuit faults are interrupted within a maximum of − − Unit auxiliaries’ supplies can be drawn directly from the
four cycles whereas the de-excitation equipment requires high-voltage transmission network
several seconds
HGI
1992
State-of-the-art technology
− − Continuous research and development ensures the most
modern and functional portfolio for customers
HEC HGC 3
− − Lowest lifecycle cost and lowest maintenance requirement 1995 1998
Sustainability
−− Contribution to environmental protection by recycling of SF6
−− Involvement in renewable energy such as solar and pumped HEC 9
storage power plants 2012
VD4G-50
2014
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2015
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VD4G-50 up to 50 kA – 4,000 A
Cost-optimized solutions for generators up to 70 MW
ABB is the only manufacturer to offer GCBs with both vacuum and SF6 switching
technologies. Based on the well-proven and highly reliable VD4 platform, VD4G-50
is tested to meet the most stringent IEEE and IEC requirements for generator
applications. VD4G-50 supports generators up to 70 MW and is able to clear
generator-fed faults up to 50 kA.
HVR-63 up to 63 kA – 8,000 A
The first built-in mechanical erosion indicator for arcing contact
The innovative built-in direct contact erosion indicator offers a clear visualization
of the remaining length of the arcing contact for the highest degree of safety and
reliability. HVR-63 is especially suitable for power plants with frequent switching
operations and unit power of up to 180 MW such as hydro power plants. It is highly
reliable in case of seismic events, such as earthquakes, as tested according to
IEC/TR 62271-300 standard.
HVS-63S up to 63 kA - 7,150 A
The most reliable system solution with the contact erosion indicator
The newly developed HVS-63S is a complete 3-phase system type, which is based
on the highly reliable technology of HVR-63. HVS-63S offers a clear visualization of
the remaining length of the arcing contacts for the highest degree of safety
and reliability. It is best suited for retrofits and replacements in power plants with
frequent switching operations and unit power of up to 200 MW.
The RFAT serves our customer better while saving time and
resources. Overcoming geographical limitations and not
restricting a number of attendees allow participation of as
many relevant people as necessary. For orders with multiple
deliveries the remote method brings about effective cost
optimization and individual benefits to each customer.
ABB experts at your fingertips Forecasts and recommendations are then generated to help
The innovative concept of VBCC enables ABB to support customers better plan their maintenance activities, decrease
power plant operators and maintenance engineers to facilitate maintenance costs and prolong the lifetime of the GCBs.
the highest operational availability of their GCB‘s over the VBCC supports power plant operators and maintenance
entire lifecycle. ABB experts will provide valuable service engineers through a proactive and cost-efficient maintenance
recommendations according to customers’ requirements program. With improved diagnostic capacity, the reliability of a
based on data retrieved from the GCB monitoring system, power plant is further increased.
GMS600. Through this, customized reports consist of overall
condition of the breaker, time to service, prognostics of
operational parameters trending and drive results.
Power plant
GCB with monitoring system GMS600
Customer
Pull data
from GMS
Internet E-mail
Value Based
Customer Care Predictive GCB status
service report and experts
plan recommendation
Data Log actions
File
New proactive and customer
oriented service concept
Send data
to ABB Generate
report
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