High-Current and

Generator Switchgear
Reliable and cost-efficient – in every way

Power Transmission and Distribution

Siemens –
Partner of the power plant sector

The growing energy demand calls for
more and fail-safe power from the
power plants – and the cost pressure
on the market demands a higher ef-
ficiency in the provision of energy.
As a pioneer for vacuum switching tech-
nology, Siemens has developed solutions
and technologies for the reliable trans-
mission and distribution of electrical
power from power plants to consumers
for more than 30 years. The resulting
comprehensive know-how is reflected in
our high-quality solutions and services.
Be it availability, cost-efficiency or safety:
As power plant builders or operators you
are confronted with maximum require-
ments at all times. So, it is just reasonable
to expect the same from crucial compo-
nents such as the generator switchgear.
Therefore, generator switchgear from
Siemens offers maximum efficiency and
safety – on the whole as well as for every
single component, e.g. especially for the
centerpiece of the switchgear, the genera-
tor vacuum circuit-breaker: To guarantee
availability and performance, high-current
and generator switchgear assemblies are
equipped with circuit-breakers that with-
stand maximum stress.

More safety and reliability – from Siemens

With our generator switchgear you are always on the safe side.
Regardless of the switchgear type you decide for, you will obtain:

 H
 igh reliability due to the intelligent and proven switchgear design
and the use of reliable components tested to the standards

 High security of operation due to clear switching operations

 High personal safety due to safety-oriented design of the switchgear

 High cost-efficiency due to maintenance-free or low-maintenance components

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Switchgear details that pay off:
Our high-current and generator switch-
gear with the proven vacuum switching
technology from Siemens is designed to
withstand maximum normal currents,
featuring durable contact materials,
an optimized design in respect of cool-
ing as well as maximum mechanical
stability. The generator circuit-breaker
meets the severe requirements of the
generator circuit-breaker standard
IEEE C37.013, demonstrating its out-
standing qualities.
This increases the performance, reliability,
and cost-efficiency of the complete
generator switchgear.
More efficiency –
with powerful circuit-breakers
 H igh mechanical stability
 Low fire load due to omission
of solid insulation
 Without forced cooling up to maximum
current ratings – thanks to the utilization
of natural convection
 Ecological and, at the same time,
operationally safe vacuum switching
technology
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HIGS
Highly integrated
generator switchgear
With the highly integrated generator
switchgear, Siemens enables more func-
tionality on less space. For the first time,
the neutral treatment of the generator as
well as the auxiliary feeder are integrated
in a single generator switchgear. The
switchgear can be installed both indoors
and outdoors: close to the generator,
without expensive cabling.
All functions are therefore available out
of one hand – without time-consuming
coordination between different suppliers,
which offers considerable cost savings
due to ...
... lower expenditure for:
 Planning
 Investment
 Installation
… lower demand for:
 Space
 Material (cabling)
 Service
Metal-enclosed generator switchgear
with truck-type circuit-breaker
Technical data
Air-insulated, metal-enclosed
For indoor and outdoor installation
Rated voltage: Max. 13.8 kV
(110 kV BIL / 50 kV PFWV)
Rated short-circuit-breaking current ISC:
31.5 – 63 kA
Rated normal current: 2,000 – 3,150 A
Circuit-breaker:
Generator circuit-breaker according
to IEEE C37.013, or circuit-breaker
according to IEC 62271-100
Dimensions (L x W x H):
3,430 x 1,200 x 2,500 mm
Equipment (optional):
 Generator circuit-breaker in
the main transformer feeder
 Disconnector in the main
transformer feeder
 Earthing switch on generator
and transformer side
 Current and voltage transformers
 Surge arresters
 Surge capacitors
Options:
 Integrated auxiliary feeder with
disconnector and generator circuit-
breaker or with switch-disconnector
and fuses
8BK40
Technical data
Air-insulated, metal-enclosed
For indoor installation
Rated voltage: Max. 17.5 kV
(95 kV BIL / 38 kV PFWV)
Rated short-circuit-breaking current ISC:
50 kA / 63 kA
Rated normal currents:
 Rated normal current of the
busbar, max. 5,000 A
 Rated normal current of the
feeder, max. 5,000 A
Circuit-breaker:
Generator circuit-breaker according
to IEEE C37.013, or circuit-breaker
according to IEC 62271-100
Dimensions (L x W x H):
2,300 x 1,100 x 2,500 mm
Equipment (optional):
 Generator circuit-breaker
 Disconnecting function by means
of truck-type circuit-breaker
 Earthing switch on generator and
transformer side
 Current and voltage transformers
 Surge arresters
 Surge capacitors
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Horizontal busbar switchgear –
not phase-segregated
Technical data
Air-insulated, metal-enclosed
For indoor installation
Rated voltage: Max. 17.5 kV
(110 kV BIL / 50 kV PFWV)
Rated short-circuit-breaking current ISC:
50 kA / 63 kA / 72 kA
Rated normal current
(with natural cooling):
Max. 6,100 A
Circuit-breaker:
Generator circuit-breaker according
to IEEE C37.013
Dimensions (L x W x H):
4,000 x 1,900 x 2,500 mm
(can vary depending on the
equipment)
Equipment (optional):
 Generator circuit-breaker
 Disconnector
 Earthing switch on generator and
transformer side
 Current and voltage transformers
 Surge arresters
 Surge capacitors
Options:
 Integrated SFC starter
 Integrated auxiliary feeder, with
generator circuit-breaker or with
switch-disconnector and fuses
 Integrated excitation feeder
 Brake switch
HB1 Outdoor
Horizontal busbar switchgear –
not phase-segregated
Technical data
Air-insulated, metal-enclosed
For outdoor installation
Rated voltage: Max. 17.5 kV
(110 kV BIL / 50 kV PFWV)
Rated short-circuit-breaking current ISC:
50 kA / 63 kA / 72 kA
Rated normal current
(with natural cooling):
Max. 5,400 A
Circuit-breaker:
Generator circuit-breaker according
to IEEE C37.013
Dimensions (L x W x H):
6,300 x 1,900 x 2,600 mm
(can vary depending on the
equipment)
Equipment (optional):
 Generator circuit-breaker
 Disconnector
 Earthing switch on generator and
transformer side
 Current and voltage transformers
 Surge arresters
 Surge capacitors
Options:
 Integrated SFC starter
 Integrated auxiliary feeder, with
generator circuit-breaker or with
switch-disconnector and fuses
 Integrated excitation feeder
 Brake switch
HB3
Horizontal busbar switchgear –
phase-segregated
Technical data
Air-insulated, metal-enclosed
For indoor and outdoor installation
Rated voltage: Max. 17.5 kV
(110 kV BIL / 50 kV PFWV)
Rated short-circuit-breaking current ISC:
50 kA / 63 kA / 72 kA
Rated normal current
(with natural cooling):
Max. 10,000 A
Circuit-breaker:
Generator circuit-breaker according
to IEEE C37.013
Dimensions (L x W x H):
2,900 x 4,040 x 2,400 mm
(can vary depending on the
equipment)
Equipment (optional):
 Generator circuit-breaker
 Disconnector
 Earthing switch on generator and
transformer side
 Current and voltage transformers
 Surge arresters
 Surge capacitors
Options:
 Integrated SFC starter
 Integrated auxiliary feeder, with
generator circuit-breaker or with
switch-disconnector and fuses
 Integrated excitation feeder
 Brake switch
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The information in this document contains general descriptions of the technical options available, which do not always have to be present in individual cases.
The required features should therefore be specified in each individual case at the time of closing the contract.