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Everything you always wanted to know…
Why generator circuit-breakers (GCB) are required in a power plant? Beyond technical compliance, what leads to the choice of a GCB? What are the benefits of a vacuum GCB? And what have some of our clients experienced in particular? They're talking about it:
Unrivalled technology - Made in Germany
Power range
up to 110 kA short-circuit rating and 15,000 A nominal current, answering most generator assets protection and grid synchronization requirements
Experience in vacuum technology
Reliable and durable solution together with a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Vacuum generator breakers
are in use in 57 countries
for retrofit and new power plant projects
When reliability meets sustainability
Generator Circuit-Breakers (GCB) are key components to improve the reliability and protection of your paramount power unit equipment such as generators and step-up transformers. Their installation leads to higher power plant selectivity, increased availability, together with simplification of the operational procedures and a reduction of the overall costs. With Siemens, your retrofit and new power plant projects will be supported by one of the most experienced partner in Generator Circuit-Breaker solution. Dedicated to deliver durable and reliable solution, Siemens has been systematically advancing generator switchgear with vacuum switching technology providing our customer with proven SF6- and maintenance-free vacuum technology.
Retrospective Expert Talks 2.0
This video is an overview of the GBS Expert Talks 2.0 for generator switching applications, with focus on vacuum technology and dealing with decentralized power generation.
Ecotransparency
Benefit from increased eco-transparency
EcoTransparency for eco-friendlier energy. With EcoTransparency, Siemens provides full transparency in power grid products, systems, and solutions. Innovative “blue” products, compliance with environmental standards, and documentation of environmental performance help you protect the climate.
Sustainable and reliable
All our generator switchgear portfolio is equipped with vacuum circuit-breaker, the proven and reliable Siemens switching technology with no gas-handling! The air insulated, metal-encapsulated design consists of materials that are completely recyclable.
Siemens HB3 is the world’s first and only vacuum generator circuit-breaker for power plant applications above 150 MW. It benefits from an unrivalled technology to optimize / reduce the carbon footprint and the operational expenditure of your power plant.
The proven HB3 solution belongs to the “blue”-portfolio of Siemens for energy and environment protection.
