SF6 Circuit Breaker GL 308/309

SF6 Circuit Breaker with New Technology

The improved GL 308/309 circuit breakers are based on our experience with more than 20,000 self-blast circuit breakers in use throughout the world, in combination with ALSTOM spring mechanisms. ALSTOMs SF6 self-blast circuit breakers for rated voltages of 52kV and 72.5kV have been in service throughout the world since the late 1980s and have proven their high level of reliability day after day. Even under extreme conditions like those in earthquake-prone zones or tropical regions, our customers can count on ALSTOM circuit breakers. The experience that has been acquired with the well-known S1 types has been systematically and effectively utilized to create the improved design of types GL 308 and GL 309. As a consequence, both the GL 308 and the GL 309 satisfy demands for high reliability and guarantee optimum substation availability. Both types are based on the new FK3-1 spring mechanism.
SF6 Circuit breaker GL 308/309

SF6 non-return (check) valve on each pole column Lower energy requirement due to the self-blast technolygy Low reaction forces on foundations Protected opening springs in each pole column FK3-x generation ALSTOM operating mechanism with low dynamic load KEMA type testing in compliance with the latest draft of IEC 60056 Mechanism housing made completely of aluminum sheet Hot-dip galvanized steel parts Pole units prefilled with SF6 at factory before shipping Pre-set at factory before shipping; no adjustments necessary during installation and commissioning Delivery of the circuit breaker entirely assembled (except operating mechanism)

Field-proven temperaturecompensated density monitor with two-stage transducer and threecolor dial Easy access to the SF6 filling connection (DILO) located underneath the breaker

Design and Operation Type Description Third-generation interrupter chamber with field-proven interrupter assembly with unchanged quenching geometry for guaranteed operating reliability Pressure relief system with arresting bolts for passive protection of both substation and personnel GL 311 F1/2520 GL 311 F1/2520 GL 311 F1/2520 GL 311 F1/2520 GL 311 F1/2520 GL 311 F1/2520 Gas-insulated circuit breaker Live Tank breaker design 3rd generation interrupter chamber 11: for 123kV, 12: for 145kV F: spring operating mechanism 1 mechanism for 3-pole auto-reclosing, 3 mechanisms for 1-pole auto-reclosing

FK3 Spring Mechanism

Improved breaker technologies demand new mechanism designs. The newly developed series of Type FK3-x spring mechanisms forms the basis for all ALSTOM circuit breakers. The introduction of energy-optimized breaking chambers has lowered the mechanisms opening energy requirements. The newly developed FK3-x, with its optimally adjusted spring forces, offers the best characteristics for GL circuit breakers, in particular. Experience accumulated with over 20,000 ALSTOM spring mechanisms has been incorporated in this new mechanism type.

Spring mechanism FK3-1

Local mechanical control through lockable rotary handles Easy-to-read mechanical indication of spring charging and operating state Low-impact closing and opening motion Design and Operation Spring mechanism with helical compression springs for closing operations (most reliable spring energy storage system) Simple breaker adjustment due to evenly distributed forces (factoryset) Low-maintenance design (maintenance-free for up to 10,000 cycles or 20 years) Very high availability with an even longer service life Low noise emissions Standardized terminal strip for easy add-on of optional

accessories such as remote/local control switch closing/opening pushbutton switch thermostatically controlled auxiliary heating system receptacle outlet, etc. Independent cable entry plate

Auxiliary switch easily expandable, if required 3

Technical Data

Type Rated voltage Rated frequency Rated power-frequency withstand voltage Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Rated normal currrent Rated short-circuit breaking current Rated short-circuit making current Static terminal load Rated duration of short-circuit Rated operating sequence Opening time Total break time Closing time Ambient temperature SF6 gas, rated pressure (pe at 20 C) Mass of SF6 gas Spring mechanism: Rated supply voltage Class of protection Weight (approximate) kV Hz kV kV A kA kA N s ms ms ms C MPa kg

GL 308 F1/3120 52 50/60* 95 250 2000 31.5 80 750

GL 309 F1/3120 72.5 50/60* 140 325 2000 31.5 80 750

3 3 O-0,3s-CO-3min-CO resp. CO-15s-CO 40 40 60 60 85 85 30 up to +40 0.64 3.5 FK3-1 24...250 IP54 640 30 up to +40 0.64 3.5 FK3-1 24...250 IP54 640

V dc/ac

kg

* 60 Hz only for 25 kA/63 kA Standard values in accordance with IEC 60056 (1987), amendment 3 (1996) as well as draft (1999); further data on request

1050

1050

2604

2300

1846

Technical Data

Type Rated voltage Rated frequency Rated power-frequency withstand voltage Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Rated normal currrent Rated short-circuit breaking current Rated short-circuit making current Static terminal load Rated duration of short-circuit Rated operating sequence Opening time Total break time Closing time Ambient temperature SF6 gas, rated pressure (pe at 20 C) Mass of SF6 gas Spring mechanism: Rated supply voltage Class of protection Weight (approximate) kV Hz kV kV A kA kA N s ms ms ms C MPa kg

GL 309 F1/4031 72.5 50/60 140 325 3150 40 100 1000 3 O-0,3s-CO-3min-CO resp. CO-15s-CO 30 60 93 30* up to +40 0.68 6 FK3-1 24...250 IP54 930

V dc/ac

kg

* Lower temperature on request Standard values in accordance with IEC 60056 (1987), amendment 3 (1996) as well as draft (1999); further data on request

1300

1300

3089

2300

1895

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T&D/BPROB/GL308-309/uke/PTB/AGK/03.01/GER/1810 Subject to modifications