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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Reliable Performance in Low Temperatures

GE Vernova’s GL 310, GL 311 and GL 312 live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation are designed for temperatures down to -60°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%.

GL 310, GL 311 and GL 312

Live tank circuit breakers from 100 kV up to 145 kV
Reliable Performance in Low Temperatures

GE Vernova’s GL 310, GL 311 and GL 312 live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation are designed for temperatures down to -60°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%.

High Quality Components

The GL 310, GL 311 and GL 312 live tank circuit breakers provide high reliability based in part on high quality components, including:

  • Interrupter chamber with integral double motion technology and self-blast system
  • Pressure relief system for passive protection of both substation and personnel
  • Field-proven, temperature-compensated density monitor with two-stage transducer and three-color dial
  • Easy access to the SF6 filling connection (type DILO)
  • SF6 non-return (check) valve on each pole column
  • Protected opening springs inside each pole column
  • Hot-dip galvanized steel parts
  • Mechanism housing made completely of aluminum
  • Reliable spring-operated mechanism with position indicator clearly visible from outside
Installation and Maintenance
  • Preset at factory before shipping; no adjustments necessary during installation and commissioning
  • Pole units pre-filled with SF6 at factory before shipping
  • Independent disassembly of the interrupter chamber without having to remove the entire pole column
  • Single-pole operated circuit breakers partially pre-assembled before delivery (base frame with the mounted and wired mechanisms)
Advanced Testing

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.

Certified Quality

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

Specifications

Breaker typeGL 310 F1/4031 P/ 
GL 310 F3/4031 P
GL 311 F1/4031 P/ 
GL 311 F3/4031 P
GL 312 F1/4031 P/ 
GL 312 F3/4031 P
Rated voltage100 kV123 kV145 kV
Rated frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Rated normal currentup to 3,150 Aup to 3,150 Aup to 3,150 A
Rated short-circuit breaking currentup to 40 kAup to 40 kAup to 40 kA
Rated short-circuit making current104 kA104 kA104 kA
Rated duration of short-circuit3 s3 s3 s
Opening time28 ms28 ms28 ms
Break time50 ms50 ms50ms
Closing time≤70 ms≤70 ms≤70 ms
Average ambient temperature*-30 °C up to +40 °C-30 °C up to +40 °C-30 °C up to +40 °C
Design altitude*1,000 m.a.s.l.1,000 m.a.s.l.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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Reliable Performance in Low Temperatures

GE Vernova's GL 310 S, GL 311 S and GL 312 S live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation are designed for temperatures down to -30 °C with pure SF₆. They feature the latest technologies in interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms. Our latest single-motion technology provides an optimum solution for applications within this range of minimum temperature.

GL 310 S, GL 311 S & GL 312 S

Live tank circuit breakers from 100 kV up to 145 kV

Reliable Performance in Low Temperatures

GE Vernova's GL 310 S, GL 311 S and GL 312 S live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation are designed for temperatures down to -30 °C with pure SF₆. They feature the latest technologies in interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms. Our latest single-motion technology provides an optimum solution for applications within this range of minimum temperature.

High performance
  • Live tank circuit breakers ensure a high level of reliability
  • Even under extreme conditions and climates or in highly active seismic areas, customers can count on live tank circuit breakers made by GE Vernova
Right choice for temperatures down to -30 °C
  • Three-pole operated mechanism live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation are designed for temperatures down to -30 °C and feature the latest technologies in interrupting chambers and spring-operated mechanisms
Reduced gas mass/ environmental impact
  • SF₆ volume reduced by 15% compared to previous version while optimizing the internal volume
  • CO2 equivalence of gas mass reduced by 29 tons
Safety
  • Pressure relief device prevents from injuries and damages in case of over-pressure within the circuit breaker
  • Support frame design ensures personnel cannot be injured by cinematic moving parts
  • Dedicated tools are designed to assemble and disassemble circuit breaker parts in safe condition
Easy Installation and Light Maintenance
  • Preset and pre-filled at factory before shipping - no adjustments necessary during installation and commissioning
  • Long maintenance intervals
  • Easy access to desiccant bags and simple inspections
  • Two-stage transducer densimeters are within easy reach, on the front side of the circuit breaker, for periodic/regular check
Quality and Testing

GE Vernova's live tank circuit breakers meet the latest versions of national and international standards, such as IEC 62271-100. The entire development and production procedures are fully compliant with the latest ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 quality standards.

High Quality Components

The GL 310 S, GL 311 S, and GL 312 S live tank circuit breakers provide high reliability based on high quality components, including :

  • Interrupter chamber with self-blast system and reliable single-motion technology
  • Reliable spring-operated mechanism with position indicator clearly visible from outside
  • Pressure relief system for passive protection of substation and personnel
  • Field-proven, temperature-compensated density monitor with two-stage transducer and three-color dial
  • Easy access to the SF₆ filling connection (DILO type)
  • SF₆ non-return (check) valve on each pole column
  • Opening and closing spring in drive
  • Steel support frame design prevents corrosion issues and provides high safety for employees and high protection against environmental ingress (e.g. ice)
  • Optimum designed cinematic between mechanism and interrupting chamber to increase mechanical energy efficiency and mechanical moving parts reliability
Technical Characteristics
  • Spring-operated mechanism / degree of protection : FK 3-1 / IP 55
  • Rated operating sequence : O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO resp. CO-15s-CO
  • Rated supply voltage : From 24 V up to 250 V dc/ac
Product Options
  • CBWatch monitoring system

Specifications

Breaker typeGL 310 SGL 311 SGL 312 S
Rated voltage100 kV123 kV145 kV
Rated frequency50 Hz50 Hz50 Hz
Rated normal current3,150 A3,150 A3,150 A
Rated short-circuit breaking current40 kA40 kA40 kA
Rated short-circuit making current100 kA100 kA100 kA
Rated duration of short-circuit3 s3 s3 s
First Pole to clear factor1.3/1.51.3/1.51.3/1.5
Opening time27-37 ms27-37 ms27-37 ms
Breaking time50-60 ms50-60 ms50-60 ms
Closing time70 ms70 ms70 ms
Average ambient temperature**-30 °C up to +40 °C-30 °C up to +40 °C-30 °C up to +40 °C
Design altitude*1,000 m.a.s.l.1,000 m.a.s.l.1,000 m.a.s.l.
Pollution level**25 mm/kV25 mm/kV25 mm/kV
* Standard values according to IEC. Higher design altitudes available on request
** Other temperatures and pollution levels available on request

Drawings

GL 311 S/312 S – other phase center distance available on request

GE Vernova’s GL 309g, 310g, GL 311g and GL 312g live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation are designed for temperatures down to -30°C. These SF₆-free breakers use GE Vernova’s g³ to replace SF₆ as switching gas. They feature the latest technologies in interrupting chambers and spring-operated mechanisms. They are based on GE Vernova’s latest double motion technology which effectively reduces the needed opening energy.

GL 309g, GL 310g, GL 311g and GL 312g

g³ live tank circuit breakers from 72.5 kV up to 145 kV

GE Vernova’s GL 309g, 310g, GL 311g and GL 312g live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation are designed for temperatures down to -30°C. These SF₆-free breakers use GE Vernova’s g³ to replace SF₆ as switching gas. They feature the latest technologies in interrupting chambers and spring-operated mechanisms. They are based on GE Vernova’s latest double motion technology which effectively reduces the needed opening energy.

High Quality Components

The GL 3109g, GL 310g, GL 311g and GL 312g live tank circuit breakers provide high reliability based on high quality components, including:

  • Interrupter chamber with integral double motion technology and self-blast system
  • Composite insulator and pressure relief system for passive protection of both substation and personnel
  • Field-proven, temperature-compensated density monitor with two-stage transducer and three-color dial
  • Easy access to the g³ filling connection (DILO type with g3 specific thread)
  • g³ non-return (check) valve on each pole column
  • Hot-dip galvanized steel parts
  • Rust free mechanism housing made completely of aluminum
  • Reliable spring-operated mechanism with position indicator clearly visible from outside
  • CBWatch gas monitoring available on request (optional)

Installation, Operation and Maintenance

  • As easy on-site installation as with SF₆ CB
  • Preset at factory before shipping; no adjustments necessary during installation and commissioning
  • Pole units pre-filled with g³ at factory before shipping
  • Independent disassembly of the interrupter chamber without having to remove the entire pole column

Advanced Testing

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 standards.

Certified Quality

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.

Specifications

Breaker typeGL 309g F3/4031GL 310g F3/4031GL 311g F3/4031GL 312g F3/4031
Rated voltage72.5 kV100 kV123 kV145 kV
Rated frequency50 Hz50 Hz50 Hz50 Hz
Rated normal currentup to 3,150 Aup to 3,150 Aup to 3,150 Aup to 3,150 A
Rated short-circuit breaking currentup to 40 kAup to 40 kAup to 40 kAup to 40 kA
Rated short-circuit making current104 kA104 kA104 kA104 kA
Rated duration of short-circuit3 s3 s3 s3 s
Opening time31 ms31 ms31 ms31 ms
Break time50 ms50 ms50 ms50 ms
Closing time100 ms100 ms100 ms100 ms
Average ambient temperature-30 °C up to +40 °C-30 °C up to +40 °C-30 °C up to +40 °C-30 °C up to +40 °C
Design altitude*1,000 m.a.s.l.1,000 m.a.s.l.1,000 m.a.s.l.1,000 m.a.s.l.
* Standard values according to IEC; Higher design altitudes available on request

Drawings

gl310g-drawing Other dimensions available on request.
Highly Reliable Performance

GE Vernova’s GL 308 and GL 309 live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation are provided with third-generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms. The field-proven interrupter chamber operates on the energy-optimized self-blast principle. This live tank circuit breaker provides a high level of reliability for customers, even under extreme conditions and climates or in highly active seismic areas.

GL 308 and GL 309

Live tank circuit breakers for 52 kV and 72.5 kV
Highly Reliable Performance

GE Vernova’s GL 308 and GL 309 live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation are provided with third-generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms. The field-proven interrupter chamber operates on the energy-optimized self-blast principle. This live tank circuit breaker provides a high level of reliability for customers, even under extreme conditions and climates or in highly active seismic areas.

High Quality Components

The GL 308 and GL 309 live tank circuit breakers provide high reliability based in part on high quality components, including:

  • Third-generation self-blast interrupter chamber
  • Pressure relief system for passive protection of both substation and personnel
  • Field-proven, temperature-compensated density monitor with two-stage transducer and three-color dial
  • Easy access to the SF₆ filling connection (type DILO)
  • SF₆ non-return (check) valve on each pole column
  • Protected opening springs inside each pole column
  • Hot-dip galvanized steel parts
  • Mechanism housing made completely of aluminum
  • Reliable spring-operated mechanism with position indicator clearly visible from outside
Installation and Maintenance
  • Preset at factory before shipping; no adjustments necessary during installation and commissioning
  • Pole units pre-filled with SF₆ at factory before shipping
  • Independent disassembly of the interrupter chamber without having to remove the entire pole column
  • Circuit breaker completely pre-assembled before delivery
    • Three-pole operated circuit breakers: pole columns mounted on base frame
    • Single-pole operated circuit breakers: base frame with mounted and wired mechanisms
Advanced Testing

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.

Certified Quality

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.

Specifications

Breaker typeGL 308 F1/3120/ 
GL 308 F3/3120
GL 308 F1/3120/ 
GL 308 F3/3120
GL 309 F1/3120/ 
GL 309 F3/3120
GL 309 F1/3120 
/GL 309 F3/3120
Rated voltage52 kV52 kV72.5 kV72.5 kV
Rated frequency50 Hz60 Hz50 Hz60 Hz
Rated normal currentup to 2,000 Aup to 2,000 Aup to 2,000 Aup to 2,000 A
Rated short-circuit breaking currentup to 31.5 kAup to 25 kAup to 31.5 kAup to 25 kA
Rated short-circuit making current80 kA65 kA80 kA65 kA
Rated duration of short-circuit3 s3 s3 s3 s
Opening time38 ms38 ms38 ms38 ms
Breaking time50 ms50 ms50 ms50 ms
Closing time≤70 ms≤70 ms≤70 ms≤70 ms
Average ambient temperature*-30 oC up to +40 oC-30 oC up to +40 oC-30 oC up to +40 oC-30 oC up to +40 oC
Design altitude*1,000 m.a.s.l.1,000 m.a.s.l.1,000 m.a.s.l.1,000 m.a.s.l.
* Standard values according to IEC; temperatures up to +70 oC and / or higher altitudes available on request

RATINGS

Breaker typeGL 309 F1/4031 P
Rated voltage72.5 kV
Rated frequency50/60 Hz
Rated normal currentup to 3,150 A
Rated short-circuit breaking currentup to 40 kA
Rated short-circuit making current104 kA
Rated duration of short-circuit3 s
Opening time29 ms
Breaking time50 ms
Closing time≤70 ms
Average ambient temperature*-30 oC up to +40 oC
Design altitude*1,000 m.a.s.l.
* Standard values according to IEC; temperatures down to -40 oC up to +70 oC and / or higher altitudes available on request

Drawings

gl-309-drawing
gl-309
Highly Reliable Performance

GE Vernova’s GL 107X live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation are provided with third-generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms. The field-proven interrupter chamber operates on the energy-optimized self-blast principle. This live tank circuit breaker provides a high level of reliability for customers, even under extreme conditions and climates or in highly active seismic areas.

GL 107X

Live tank circuit breaker from 36 kV up to 40.5 kV
Highly Reliable Performance

GE Vernova’s GL 107X live tank circuit breakers for outdoor installation are provided with third-generation self-blast interrupter chambers and spring-operated mechanisms. The field-proven interrupter chamber operates on the energy-optimized self-blast principle. This live tank circuit breaker provides a high level of reliability for customers, even under extreme conditions and climates or in highly active seismic areas.

High Quality Components

The GL 107X live tank circuit breaker provides high reliability based in part on high quality components, including:

  • Third-generation self-blast interrupter chamber
  • Operating linkages in one common gas enclosure forming part of the base frame
  • Only one seal is dynamically stressed
  • Insulator flanges sealed with Portland cement
  • Pressure relief system for passive protection of both substation and personnel
  • Compact design in line with considerations of current transformers
  • Field-proven, temperature-compensated density monitor with two-stage transducer and three-color dial
  • Easy access to the SF₆ filling connection (type DILO)
  • Extruded aluminum base frame
  • Reliable spring-operated mechanism with position indicator clearly visible from outside
Installation and Maintenance
  • Preset at factory before shipping; no adjustments necessary during installation and commissioning
  • Pre-filled with SF₆ at factory before shipping
  • Circuit breaker completely assembled before delivery (pole columns, base frame and spring-operated mechanism
Advanced Testing

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.

Certified Quality

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.

Specifications

Breaker typeGL 107X F1/3120GL 107X F1/3120GL 107X F1/3120
Rated voltage36 kV38 kV40.5 kV
Rated frequency50 Hz60 Hz50 Hz
Rated normal currentup to 2,000 Aup to 2,000 Aup to 2,000 A
Rated short-circuit breaking currentup to 31.5 kAup to 25 kAup to 31.5 kA
Rated short-circuit making current80 kA65 kA80 kA
Rated duation of short-circuit3 s3 s3 s
Opening time29 ms29 ms29 ms
Breaking time50 ms50 ms50 ms
Closing time58 ms58 ms58 ms
Average ambient temperature*-30 oC up to +40 oC-30 oC up to +40 oC-30 oC up to +40 oC
Design altitude*1,000 m.a.s.l.1,000 m.a.s.l.1,000 m.a.s.l.
* Standard values according to IEC; temperatures up to +70 oC and / or higher altitudes available on request

Drawings

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