Available in both single or three pole operated design and tested according to international standards, our live tank circuit breaker portfolio ranges from 36 kV up to 1,100 kV.
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More and more electrical grid operators are taking action against climate change and are setting ambitious goals to cut their greenhouse gas emissions.
Benefiting from more than 50 years of expertise in SF₆ and ten years in SF₆-free technology, we innovate in developing a range of SF₆-free products suitable for all climates, including temperatures down to -50°C.
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The GL series is safer and more reliable that previous circuit breakers designs. It offers a new generation of spring-spring operating mechanism that enables quick and easy onsite installation.
This range of Live Tank Circuit Breakers can be used everywhere in the energy field even in highly seismic, highly polluted and low temperature environments. The breakers benefit from single and three pole application and their low energy operation makes them a cost-effective option.
The GL series is safer and more reliable that previous circuit breakers designs. It offers a new generation of spring-spring operating mechanism that enables quick and easy onsite installation.
This range of Live Tank Circuit Breakers can be used everywhere in the energy field even in highly seismic, highly polluted and low temperature environments. The breakers benefit from single and three pole application and their low energy operation makes them a cost-effective option.
Live Tank Circuit Breaker from 36 kV up to 40.5 kV
Live Tank Circuit Breakers for 52 kV and 72.5 kV
g³ live tank circuit breakers from 72.5 kV up to 145 kV
SF₆-free Live Tank Circuit Breakers
From 72.5 kV to 145 kV down to -50 °C
Live Tank Circuit Breakers from 100 kV to 145 kV
Down to -30 °C with pure SF₆
Live Tank Circuit Breakers from 100 kV to 145 kV
Down to -40 °C with pure SF₆ and - 60 °C with gas mixture
Live Tank Circuit Breaker from 145 kV up to 170 kV
Live Tank Circuit Breakers up to 245 kV and 300 kV
Live Tank Circuit Breaker By-Pass-Switch up to 245 kV
Live Tank Circuit Breakers up to 362 kV
Live Tank Circuit Breakers up to 420 kV
Live Tank Circuit Breakers up to 550 kV
Live Tank Circuit Breakers up to 800 kV
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GE Vernova’s GL 318 and GL 318X live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation feature third generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms (FK). These field–proven interrupter chambers operate on the energy optimized self-blast principle. The FK3 type mechanisms equip the entire range of circuit breakers with more than 180,000 references worldwide.
GE Vernova’s GL 318 and GL 318X live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation feature third generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms (FK). These field–proven interrupter chambers operate on the energy optimized self-blast principle. The FK3 type mechanisms equip the entire range of circuit breakers with more than 180,000 references worldwide.
The GL 318 and GL 318X live tank circuit breakers provide high reliability based in part on high quality components, including:
The live tank circuit breakers meet the requirements of national and international standards. This has been confirmed by comprehensive type tests according to the latest IEC standards.
GE Vernova’s quality (ISO 9001:2008), environmental (ISO 14001:2004) and occupational health and safety (OHSAS 18001:2007) management systems determine the development and production procedures for the high voltage circuit breakers. These systems ensure the high quality of the products and services, which are confirmed by regular audits.
| Breaker Type | GL 318 / GL 318D | GL 318X / GL 318XD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of breaks / phase | 4 | 4 | ||
| Rated normal voltage | kV | 800 | 800 | |
| Rated normal current* | A | 4,000 | 5,500 | |
| Rated frequency | Hz | 50/60 | 50 | |
| Rated dielectric withstand (up to 1,000 m)* (to earth / accross open device) | ||||
| - At power frequency | kV | 830/1,150 | 830/1,150 | |
| - At lightning impulse (1.2 / 50 µs wave) | kV (peak) | 2,100/2,100 (+455) | 2,100/2,100 (+455) | |
| - At switching impulse | kV (peak) | 1,550/1,175 (+650) | 1,550/1,175 (+650) | |
| Rated short-circuit breaking capacity | ||||
| -Periodic component (r.m.s. value) | kA | 50 | 63 | |
| First pole-to-clear factor | 1.3 | 1.3 | ||
| Peak short-circuit withstand current | kA (peak) | 137 | 173 | |
| Rated line-charging capacitive switching | Class C2 | Class C2 | ||
| Mechanical endurance | Class M2 | Class M2 | ||
| Breaking time | cycles | 2 - 2,3 | 2 - 2,3 | |
| * For other values, please contact Grid Solutions. | ||||
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GE Vernova’s GL 317 and GL 317X live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation feature third generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms (FK). These field–proven interrupter chambers operate on the energy optimized self-blast principle. The FK3 type mechanisms equip the entire range of circuit breakers with more than 180,000 references worldwide.
GE Vernova’s GL 317 and GL 317X live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation feature third generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms (FK). These field–proven interrupter chambers operate on the energy optimized self-blast principle. The FK3 type mechanisms equip the entire range of circuit breakers with more than 180,000 references worldwide.
The GL 317 and GL 317X live tank circuit breakers provide high reliability based in part on high quality components, including:
The live tank circuit breakers meet the requirements of national and international standards. This has been confirmed by comprehensive type tests according to the latest IEC standards.
GE Vernova’s quality (ISO 9001:2008), environmental (ISO 14001:2004) and occupational health and safety (OHSAS 18001:2007) management systems determine the development and production procedures for the high voltage circuit breakers. These systems ensure the high quality of the products and services, which are confirmed by regular audits.
| Breaker Type | GL 317 / GL 317D | GL 317X / GL 317XD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of breaks / phase | 2 | 2 | ||
| Rated normal voltage | kV | 550 | 550 | |
| Rated normal current | A | 4,000 | 5,500 | |
| Rated frequency | Hz | 50/60 | 50 | |
| Rated dielectric withstand (up to 1,000 m)* (to earth / accross open device) | ||||
| - At power frequency | kV | 620/800 | 620/800 | |
| - At lightning impulse (1.2 / 50 µs wave) | kV (peak) | 1,550/1,550 (+315) | 1,550/1,550 (+315) | |
| - At switching impulse | kV (peak) | 1,175/900 (+450) | 1,175/900 (+450) | |
| Rated short-circuit breaking capacity | ||||
| -Periodic component (r.m.s. value) | kA | 50 | 63 | |
| First pole-to-clear factor | 1.3 | 1.3 | ||
| Peak short-circuit withstand current | kA (peak) | 137 | 173 | |
| Rated line-charging capacitive switching | Class C2 | Class C2 | ||
| Mechanical endurance | Class M2 | Class M2 | ||
| Breaking time | cycles | 2 - 2,3 | 2 - 2,3 | |
| * For other value, please contact Grid Solutions. Grading capacitors should be removed depending on required performances. | ||||
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GE Vernova’s GL 316 and GL 316X live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation feature third generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms (FK). These field–proven interrupter chambers operate on the energy optimized self-blast principle. The FK3 type mechanisms equip the entire range of circuit breakers with more than 180,000 references worldwide.
GE Vernova’s GL 316 and GL 316X live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation feature third generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms (FK). These field–proven interrupter chambers operate on the energy optimized self-blast principle. The FK3 type mechanisms equip the entire range of circuit breakers with more than 180,000 references worldwide.
The GL 316 and GL 316X live tank circuit breakers provide high reliability based in part on high quality components, including:
The live tank circuit breakers meet the requirements of national and international standards. This has been confirmed by comprehensive type tests according to the latest IEC standards.
GE Vernova's quality (ISO 9001:2008), environmental (ISO 14001:2004) and occupational health and safety (OHSAS 18001:2007) management systems determine the development and production procedures for the high voltage circuit breakers. These systems ensure the high quality of the products and services, which are confirmed by regular audits.
| Breaker Type | GL 316 / GL 316D | GL 316X / GL 316XD | |
| Number of breaks / phase | 2 | 2 | |
| Rated normal voltage | kV | 420 | 420 |
| Rated normal current | A | 4,000 | 5,500 |
| Rated frequency | Hz | 50/60 | 50 |
| Rated dielectric withstand (up to 1,000 m)* (to earth / accross open device) - At power frequency - At lightning impulse (1.2 / 50 µs wave) - At switching impulse | kV kV (peak) kV (peak) | 520/700 1,425/1,425 (+240) 1,050/900 (+345) | 520/700 1,425/1,425 (+240) 1,050/900 (+345) |
| Rated short-circuit breaking capacity -Periodic component (r.m.s. value) | kA | 50 | 63 |
| First pole-to-clear factor | 1.3 | 1.3 | |
| Peak short-circuit withstand current | kA (peak) | 137 | 173 |
| Rated line-charging capacitive switching | Class C2 | Class C2 | |
| Mechanical endurance | Class M2 | Class M2 | |
| Breaking time | cycles | 2 - 2,3 | 2 - 2,3 |
| * For other values, please contact Grid Solutions. | |||
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GE Vernova’s GL 315 and GL 315X live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation feature third generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms (FK). These field–proven interrupter chambers operate on the energy optimized self-blast principle. The FK3 type mechanisms equip the entire range of circuit breakers with more than 180,000 references worldwide.
GE Vernova’s GL 315 and GL 315X live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation feature third generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms (FK). These field–proven interrupter chambers operate on the energy optimized self-blast principle. The FK3 type mechanisms equip the entire range of circuit breakers with more than 180,000 references worldwide.
The live tank circuit breakers meet the requirements of national and international standards. This has been confirmed by comprehensive type tests according to the latest IEC standards.
GE Vernova's quality (ISO 9001:2008), environmental (ISO 14001:2004) and occupational health and safety (OHSAS 18001:2007) management systems determine the development and production procedures for the high voltage circuit breakers. These systems ensure the high quality of the products and services, which are confirmed by regular audits.
| Breaker Type | GL 315 / GL 3150 | GL 315X / GL 315XD | |
| Number of breaks / phase | 2 | 2 | |
| Rated normal voltage | kV | 362 | 362 |
| Rated normal current | A | 4,000 | 5,500 |
| Rated frequency | Hz | 50/60 | 50 |
| Rated dielectric withstand (up to 1,000 m)* (to earth / accross open device) - At power frequency - At lightning impulse (1.2 / 50 µs wave) - At switching impulse | kV kV (peak) kV (peak) | 450/520 1,175/1,175(+205) 950/800(+295) | 450/520 1,175/1,175(+205) 950/800(+295) |
| Rated short-circuit breaking capacity -Periodic component (r.m.s. value) | kA | 50 | 63 |
| First pole-to-clear factor | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| Peak short-circuit withstand current | kA (peak) | 137 | 173 |
| Rated line-charging capacitive switching | Class C2 | Class C2 | |
| Mechanical endurance | Class M2 | Class M2 | |
| Breaking time | cycles | 2 - 2,3 | 2 - 2.3 |
| * For other values, please contact us. | |||
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GE Vernova’s GL 314 By-Pass Switch (BPS) is designed to close very fast and protect series capacitor banks in case of a fault in the overhead lines. It is equipped with excelled live tank circuit breaker technology such as the third-generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms (FK). These field–proven interrupter chambers operate on the optimized self-blast principle. The FK3 type mechanisms equip the entire range of circuit breakers with more than 180,000 references worldwide.
GE Vernova’s GL 314 By-Pass Switch (BPS) is designed to close very fast and protect series capacitor banks in case of a fault in the overhead lines. It is equipped with excelled live tank circuit breaker technology such as the third-generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms (FK). These field–proven interrupter chambers operate on the optimized self-blast principle. The FK3 type mechanisms equip the entire range of circuit breakers with more than 180,000 references worldwide.
The GL 314 BPS live tank circuit breaker provides high reliability based in part on high quality components, including:
The by-pass switch meets the requirements of national and international standards. This has been confirmed by comprehensive type tests according to the latest versions of IEC standards.
GE Vernova's quality (ISO 9001:2008), environmental (ISO 14001:2004) and occupational health and safety (OHSAS 18001:2007) management systems determine the development and production procedures for the high voltage switches.
| TECHNICAL DATA* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Network frequency | Hz | 50 / 60 |
Insulation level
|
kVp |
750 |
Operating times
|
ms |
28 +/- 2 |
| Rated making current | kAp | 120 |
| Insertion current | A | 5,000 |
| Insertion voltage | kVp | 300 |
Cycles
|
C - 0.2 s - OC - 15s | |
| * Standard value, for other, please contact us | ||
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GE Vernova’s GL 314 and GL 314X live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation feature third generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms (FK). These field–proven interrupter chambers operate on the energy optimized self-blast principle. The FK3 type mechanisms equip the entire range of circuit breakers with more than 180,000 references worldwide.
GE Vernova’s GL 314 and GL 314X live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation feature third generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms (FK). These field–proven interrupter chambers operate on the energy optimized self-blast principle. The FK3 type mechanisms equip the entire range of circuit breakers with more than 180,000 references worldwide.
The GL 314 and GL 314X live tank circuit breaker provides high reliability based in part on high quality components, including:
Our live tank circuit breakers meet the requirements of national and international standards. This has been confirmed by comprehensive type tests according to the latest IEC and ANSI standards.
The entire development and production procedures for our live tank circuit breakers are fully compliant with the latest ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 quality standards. This ensures the high quality of our products and services, which is confirmed by regular audits.
| Breaker type* | GL 314 | GL 314X | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of breaks / phase |
| 1 | 1 | |||
| Rated normal voltage | kV | 245 / 252 | 245 | 300 | ||
| Rated normal current | A | 4,400 | 4,000 | |||
| Rated frequency | Hz | 50 | 60 | 50 | 50 | |
| Rated dielectric withstand (up to 1,000 m)* (to earth / occross open device) |
|
|
|
| ||
| - At power frequency | kV | 460/530 | 460/530 | 460/530 | ||
| - At lightning impulse (1.2 / 50 µs wave) | kV (peak) | 1,050/ 1,200 | 1,050/ 1,200 | 1,050/ 1,050(+170) | ||
| - At switching impulse | kV (peak) | N/A | N/A | 850/700 (+245) | ||
| Roted short-circuit breaking capacity - Periodic component (r.m.s. value) | kA | 50 | 40 | 63 | 50 | |
| First pole-to-clear factor |
| 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | |
| Peak short-circuit withstand current | kA (peak) | 137 | 110 | 173 | 137 | |
| Roted line-charging capac itive switching |
| Class C2 | Class C2 | |||
| Mechanical endurance |
| Class M 2 | Class M2 | |||
| Breaking time | cycles | 2 - 2.3 | 2 - 2.3 | |||
| * For other values, please contact us. | ||||||
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GE Vernova’s GL 313 live tank circuit breaker for outdoor installation is designed for temperatures down to -55°C with gas mixture and -40°C with pure SF6, and feature the latest technologies in interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms. Our latest double motion technology effectively reduces the opening energy by approximately 65%. The GL 313 live tank circuit breaker provides a high level of reliability, even under extreme conditions and climates, or in highly active seismic areas.
GE Vernova’s GL 313 live tank circuit breaker for outdoor installation is designed for temperatures down to -55°C with gas mixture and -40°C with pure SF6, and feature the latest technologies in interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms. Our latest double motion technology effectively reduces the opening energy by approximately 65%. The GL 313 live tank circuit breaker provides a high level of reliability, even under extreme conditions and climates, or in highly active seismic areas.
The GL 313 live tank circuit breaker provides high reliability based in part on high quality components, including:
Our live tank circuit breakers meet the requirements of national and international standards. This has been confirmed by comprehensive type tests according to the latest IEC and ANSI standards.
The entire development and production procedures for our live tank circuit breakers are fully compliant with the latest ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 quality standards. This ensures the high quality of our products and services, which is confirmed by regular audits.
| Breaker type | GL 313 F1/4031 P / GL 313 F3/4031 P |
|---|---|
| Rated voltage | 170 kV |
| Rated frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Rated normal current | up to 3,150 A |
| Rated short circuit breaking current | up to 40 kA |
| Rated short circuit making current | 104 kA |
| Rated duration of short circuit | 3 s |
| Opening time | 28 ms |
| Break time | 50 ms |
| Closing time | ≤70 ms |
| Average ambient temperature * | -30 °C up to +40 °C |
| Design altitude * | *1,000 m.a.s.l. |
| * Standard values according to IEC; temperatures down to -55 °C up to +70 °C and/or higher design altitudes available on request. | |
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