Generator Circuit Breakers are the ideal solution to protect and
simplify the power plant operation, at a very low investment compared to the
associated consequences for the Power Plant without such equipment
Whether for
installations in new power plants or for refurbishment of existing ones, by
using our cutting edge technology in the field of spring operating mechanisms,
ALSTOM Grid offers you the perfect Generator Circuit Breaker solution for your
specific needs up to 28,000
A.
The FKG1 and FKG2
Circuit breakers provide you with the perfect solution for your specific needs
from the circuit breaker alone to a combined solution including disconnector,
earthing switch, starting switch, instrument transformers. It offers superior
reliability and security up to 1000 MW power plants.
Main Characteritics
- Family FKG2 up to 9,500
A as nominal current and 63/80 kA as short circuit
- Family FKG1 up to 28,000
A as nominal current and 160 kA as short circuit
- Complies with International standard IEEE-C37.013 and IEC standards
Key Benefits
- Completely spring operated mechanisms for utmost reliability
- Optimized maintenance due to optional monitoring system
- FKG: more than 15 years of experience
- Natural cooling up to 17,000
A
As one of leaders in the field of high voltage
circuit breaker, ALSTOM Grid has been manufacturing Generator Circuit Breakers
since 1972 for Power Plants up to 1,200 MW. More than 1,800 FKG generator
circuit breakers have been installed worldwide in applications including
Nuclear, Hydraulic, Combined Cycle, Gas and Steam Turbines, Pump-Storage and
Thermal Power Plants.
Generator Circuit
Breaker (GCB) type PKG and Load Break Switch PG.
PKG generator
circuit breakers greatly enhance the conventional design of thermal and nuclear
power plants up to 1600 MW by simplifying operations, improving security, and
reducing cost. This AREVA T&D air blast generator circuit breaker, combined
with additional power plant switchgear, presents a variety of solutions geared
to the diverse constraints of operation and power production.
Main Characteristics
- up to 36 kV
- up to 275 kA short
circuit
- up to 50,000 A continuous
current
- indoor or outdoor
- as per IEEE
Standards and IEC Standards