Generator High Voltage Bushings

up to 36 kV
up to 50kA
according to all standards
or customer specification
High voltage bushings for Generator

Application:
High voltage bushings for Generator
Generator bushings are used for leading the current induced in
the stator-windings through the pressurized, hydrogen-gas tight,
earthed generator housing.
Application:
Generator Trench
bushings areRIG
usedtechnology
for leading the current induced in
the stator-windings through theFiberGlass)
(Resin Impregnated pressurized, hydrogen-gas tight,
earthed generator housing.
The active part consists of a solid core, made of fiberglass
reinforced epoxy resin, impregnated under vacuum.
 Trench RIG technology
(Resin Impregnated
- Low partial discharge FiberGlass)
and power loss factor
- Excellent behavior in temperature
The active part consists of a solid core, made of fiberglass
- High resistance
reinforced to mechanical
epoxy stress under vacuum.
resin, impregnated

- Low partial discharge and power loss factor

Features:
- Excellent behavior in temperature
 - High resistance
Experience to mechanical
in bushing stress
manufacture for more than 40 years.
 More than 10.000 Generator bushings in service.
 Features:
Easy interchangeability with old bushing existing designs,
dimensions
Experiencemay
in be chosen
bushing in order to secure
manufacture for more direct
than 40 years.
interfacing with all generator designs.
 More than 10.000 Generator bushings in service.
 Excellent long term stability due to extremely low partial
 Easy interchangeability with old bushing existing designs,
discharge and power loss factor (PD ≤ 10 pC at 1.05 Ur / √3 ;
dimensions may be chosen in order to secure direct
Tanδ ≤ 0.060 at 1.05 Ur / √3)
interfacing with all generator designs.
 Epoxy resin tube providing high impact resistance and
 Excellent long term stability due to extremely low partial
excellent behavior in temperature (Class F = 155°C)
discharge and power loss factor (PD ≤ 10 pC at 1.05 Ur / √3 ;
 Paint cover
Tanδ on the
≤ 0.060 active
at 1.05 Urpart
/ √3): no real utility of porcelain
mounting (porcelain on request)
 Epoxy resin tube providing high impact resistance and
 Flange madebehavior
excellent of aluminum (non magnetic
in temperature steel
(Class F =on request)
155°C)
 Very good
Paint mechanical
cover staticpart
on the active and:vibrations withstand.
no real utility of porcelain
mounting
 Proven (porcelainwithstand
high electrical on request)
against impulse test.
Flange made
 Tightness of aluminum
is guaranteed (non magnetic
by O-rings steeldue
: no leakage on request)
to
pressure in the
Very good bushing. static and vibrations withstand.
mechanical
 Fast and easy
Proven highmaintenance of our bushings
electrical withstand during test.
against impulse
refurbishment of the generator, also after 20 years of service.
 Tightness is guaranteed by O-rings : no leakage due to
pressure in the bushing.
 Certified ISO 9001
Fast and easy maintenance of our bushings during
refurbishment of the generator, also after 20 years of service.

Certified
Certified ISO
ISO 9001
14001

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High voltage bushings for Generator

High voltage bushings for Generator

Design
1 Air side connection
Copper with silver plated connecting area
Design
21 Cover (when porcelain)
Air side connection
Copper with silver plated connecting area
3 Tightening nut

2 Cover (when porcelain)

4 O-ring
Ensure the tightness between in- and out-side of
3 the Tightening
bushing. nut

54
O-ring
Porcelain insulator (on request)
Ensure the tightness between in- and out-side of
the bushing.
6 Flange
Mounting flange made of corrosion-free aluminum
5 Porcelain
alloy insulatorstainless
(or non-magnetic (on request)
steel on request).
Glued-shrunk on the insulation tube and machined
6 to ensure
Flangean excellent seal between the bushing
andMounting
the generator
flangehousing.
made of corrosion-free aluminum
alloy (or non-magnetic stainless steel on request).
Glued-shrunk on the insulation tube and machined
7 O-ring
to ensure an excellent seal between the bushing
Redundant O-ring to ensure tighness between
and the generator housing.
flange and tube i.e. gas side and air side of the
bushing
7 O-ring
Redundant O-ring to ensure
tube tighness between
8 Active part / Insulation
flange and tube i.e. gas side and air side of the
Active part made out of fiberglass reinforced epoxy
bushing
resin with one earthed layer foil to control the
electrical field radially and axially.
8 Temperature
Active part class F (155°C)tube
/ Insulation
Active part made out of fiberglass reinforced epoxy
resin conductor
with one earthed layer foil to control the
9 Copper
electrical field radially and axially.
Copper conductor made out of oxygen free copper
Temperature class F (155°C)
(acc. to EN 13600/13601)

109
Copper conductor
Guiding/Centering ring
Copper conductor made out of oxygen free copper
The centering ring maintains the insulation tube
(acc. to EN 13600/13601)
centered with the copper conductor and allows
coaxial thermal expansion without stress.
10 Guiding/Centering ring

11 GasThe centering
side ring maintains the insulation tube
connection
centered with the copper conductor and allows
Copper with silver plated connecting area
coaxial thermal expansion without stress.

11 Gas side connection

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Design
High voltage bushings for Generator
The main conductor (9) is made out of oxygen free copper (acc. to EN 1600/13601) with silver plated
connecting areas. The supporting insulation tube (8) is a vacuum impregnated, glassfiber reinforced epoxy
resin (temperature class F : 155°C). Both parts are assembled at the air side through a tightening cone
Design
including an O-ring gasket (4). A tightening nut (3) ensures a gastight immobilization of the whole assembly.
The main conductor (9) is made out of oxygen free copper (acc. to EN 1600/13601) with silver plated
The space between the conductor and the insulating tube is filled with the hydrogen gas of the generator. The
connecting areas. The supporting insulation tube (8) is a vacuum impregnated, glassfiber reinforced epoxy
gas pressure in the bushing increases the pressure on the tightness gasket (4). The insulation tube is
resin (temperature class F : 155°C). Both parts are assembled at the air side through a tightening cone
supported at the gas-end by a guiding disc (10) which allows the current lead to expand in both directions
including an O-ring gasket (4). A tightening nut (3) ensures a gastight immobilization of the whole assembly.
without stressing the gasketing area (4). The active part is not in contact with the conductor and will age very
The space between the conductor and the insulating tube is filled with the hydrogen gas of the generator. The
slowly.
gas pressure in the bushing increases the pressure on the tightness gasket (4). The insulation tube is
The fixing flange (6) is made out of antimagnetic metal. It is glued-shrunk onto the insulation tube. An O-ring (7)
supported at the gas-end by a guiding disc (10) which allows the current lead to expand in both directions
ensures the tightness between both parts. Depending on the voltage, the insulating tube is electrically graded
without stressing the gasketing area (4). The active part is not in contact with the conductor and will age very
in order to grant a homogeneous field distribution.
slowly.
The material is, up to a large extend, impervious to humidity and needs no additional protection while used in
The fixing flange (6) is made out of antimagnetic metal. It is glued-shrunk onto the insulation tube. An O-ring (7)
dry or moderately humid places. For unfavorable climatic conditions or heavily polluted environment, the
ensures the tightness between both parts. Depending on the voltage, the insulating tube is electrically graded
insulation tube may be protected by a glazed and grooved porcelain (5) at the air side. This porcelain is not
in order to grant a homogeneous field distribution.
pressure-stressed by the hydrogen gas, and in case of breaking, it can be interchanged without removing the
The material
bushing from theis, up to a large extend, impervious to humidity and needs no additional protection while used in
generator.
dry or moderately humid places. For unfavorable climatic conditions or heavily polluted environment, the
insulation tube may be protected by a glazed and grooved porcelain (5) at the air side. This porcelain is not
Standards
pressure-stressed by the hydrogen gas, and in case of breaking, it can be interchanged without removing the
bushing from the generator.
TRENCH Generator Bushings are specified and tested according to latest IEC 60137, DIN 48124, ANSI/IEEE
or customer specification.
TheStandards
dimensions depend on the specified rated and test values. The dimensions may be chosen in order to
secure direct interfacing with all generator designs.
TRENCH Generator Bushings are specified and tested according to latest IEC 60137, DIN 48124, ANSI/IEEE
Theorcurrent load
customer is depending on cooling medium temperature, pressure and flow, as well as on connection
specification.
design, to be defined between the buyer and the manufacturer.
The dimensions depend on the specified rated and test values. The dimensions may be chosen in order to
secure direct interfacing with all generator designs.
Designation
The current load is depending on cooling medium temperature, pressure and flow, as well as on connection
design, to be defined between the buyer and the manufacturer.
Example :

Designation V R P H 25 / 60 - 12.6
Example :

V R P H H25
V Insulator body R with tubular P if with Porcelain
/ 60 - 12.6Up (kV)
Gastight Ur (kV) I (kA)
of glassfiber conductor (H2, etc) Nominal Test voltage Rated current
voltage 50/60Hz, 1min
S with profile
conductor
V Insulator body R with tubular P if with Porcelain H Gastight Ur (kV) Up (kV) I (kA)
F Liquid
of glassfiber conductor (H2, etc) Nominal Test voltage Rated current
cooled 50/60Hz, 1min
voltage
S with profile
conductor
F Liquid
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 Natural cooled – up to 19 kA

Service and cooling conditions as per DIN 48124, part.1 in vertical to horizontal service position.
Connecting areas silver plated ≥5µm ; Rated voltage up to 36 kV.
Natural cooled – up to 19 kA

Service and cooling conditions as per DINStandard

48124, part.1 in vertical
Nominal to horizontal
Phase to earth service position. Impulse
Test Voltage
Connecting areas silver plated ≥5µm ; Rated voltageVoltage Voltage (kV)
up to 36 kV. (kV) Voltage (kV)
(kV) 50/60 Hz, 1 min 1.2/50µs
12 7 28 75
IEC 17.5 11 38 95
Standard 24
60137 Nominal Phase
14 to earth Test
50 Voltage Impulse
15
Voltage
36 Voltage
21 (kV) 70(kV) Voltage
170 (kV)
DIN 14.5(kV) 9.2 50/60
45 Hz, 1 min 1.2/50µs
95
48124 19.112 12.1 7 59 28 120 75
IEC 17.5 11 38 95
Examples : 60137 24 14 50 15
Designation Rated Voltage Test voltage36 Impulse voltage
21 70
Rated Current 170
Standard
DIN Hz, 1min.
50/60 14.5 1,2/50 9.2
µs 45 95
kV 48124 kV 19.1 kV 12.1 kA 59 120
Examples :
VSH 17.5/45 N100x185 17,5 45 95 -- DIN 48124-1

Designation
VSH 17.5/45 N120x185 Rated
17,5 Voltage Test
45 voltage Impulse
95 voltage Rated
-- CurrentDIN 48124-1
Standard
50/60 Hz, 1min. 1,2/50 µs
VSH 17.5/45-7000 17,5kV 45 kV 95 kV 7 kA IEC 60137
VSH
VSPH 17.5/45 N100x185
24/50-5000 2417,5 50 45 125 95 5 -- DIN
IEC 48124-1
60137
VSH 17.5/45 N120x185 17,5 45 95 -- DIN 48124-1

VSH
VRH 17.5/45-7000
19/59 N140x550 1917,5 59 45 120 95 -- 7 IECIEC 60137
60137
VSPH
VRH 24/50-5000
20/61.5-12.5 20 24 61.550 125125 12.5 5 IECIEC 60137
60137
IEC 60137 /
VRH 21.5/57 N100x85 21.5 57 120 5.5
DIN 48124-1
VRH 19/59 N140x550 19 59 120 -- IEC 60137
VRPH 25/60-6.6 25 60 150 6.6 IEC 60137
VRH 20/61.5-12.5 20 61.5 125 12.5 IEC 60137
IEC 60137 /
VRH 21.5/57 N100x85 21.5 57 120 5.5
DIN 48124-1
VRPH 25/60-6.6 25 60 150 6.6 IEC 60137

VSH 17.5/45 N100x185

VSH 17.5/45 N100x185

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 Gas cooled – up to 35 kA

Current load depending on the coolant gas temperature and speed, as well as on the connection design, to be
defined between the buyer and the manufacturer
Gas cooled – up to 35 kA
Connecting areas silver plated ≥5µm ; Rated voltage up to 36 kV.

Current load depending on the coolant gas temperature and speed, as well as onTest
Nominal the Voltage
connection design,
Impulseto be
Phase to earth
Standard
defined between the buyer and the manufacturer Voltage (kV) Voltage (kV)
Voltage (kV)
(kV) 50/60 Hz, 1 min 1.2/50µs
Connecting areas silver plated ≥5µm ; Rated voltage up to 36 kV.
17.5 11 38 95
IEC
24 14 50 15
60137
Nominal
36 21 Test
70 Voltage Impulse
170
Phase to earth
Standard 19.1
DIN Voltage 12.1 59 (kV) Voltage
120 (kV)
Voltage (kV)
48124 24.5(kV) 15.6 50/60
75 Hz, 1 min 1.2/50µs
150
IEEEIEC 34.517.5 22 11 80 38 200 95
24 14 50 15
Examples : 60137
36 21 70 170
Designation Rated Voltage Test voltage19.1 Impulse voltage
DIN 12.1 59
Rated Current 120
Standard
48124 24.5
50/60 Hz, 1min. 15.6
1,2/50 µs 75 150
kV IEEE kV 34.5 kV 22 kA 80 200
Examples :
VRH 16/38-10 16 38 95 10 IEC 60137

Designation
VRH 17.5/45 N120x430 Rated
17.5 Voltage Test
45 voltage Impulse
95 voltage Rated
7 Current IEC Standard
60137
50/60 Hz, 1min. 1,2/50 µs
VRH 18.8/54-15 18,8kV 54 kV 95 kV 15 kA DIN 48124-3
VRH
VRH 19.116/38-10
G -110x185 19,1 16 59 38 120 95 -- 10 IEC 60137
DIN 48124-3
VRH
VRH 17.5/45 N120x430
19.1/54-15 19,117.5 54 45 95 95 15 7 IECIEC 60137
60137
VRH
VRPH 18.8/54-15
21/65-16 21 18,8 65 54 125 95 16 15 IECDIN 48124-3
60137
VRH IECDIN
60137 /
VRH 23.319.1 G -110x185
GC120x570 23.319,1 72 59 145120 -- -- 48124-3
DIN 48124-3
VRH 19.1/54-15 19,1 54 95 15 IEC 60137
VRPH 25/60-35 25 60 150 35 IEC 60137
VRPH 21/65-16 21 65 125 16 IEC IEC 60137
60137 /
VRH 26/79.5-31 26 79.5 159 31
DIN IEC
48124-3
60137 /
VRH 23.3 GC120x570 23.3 72 145 --
VRPH 27/82.5-25 27 82.5 170 25 IECDIN 48124-3
60137
VRPH 25/60-35 25 60 150 35 IEC 60137
IEC 60137 /
VRH 26/79.5-31 26 79.5 159 31
DIN 48124-3
VRPH 27/82.5-25 27 82.5 170 25 IEC 60137

VRPH 25/60-12.6

VRPH 25/60-12.6

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 Liquid cooled - up to 50 kA

Current load depending on the temperature, flow rate and guidance of the coolant, as well as on the connection
design, to be defined between the buyer and the manufacturer
Liquid cooled - up to 50 kA
Connecting areas silver plated ≥5µm ; Rated voltage up to 36 kV.

Current load depending on the temperature, flow rateNominal

and guidance of the coolant, as Voltage
Test well as on the connection
Impulse
Phase to earth
Standard
design, to be defined between the buyer and Voltage
the manufacturer (kV) Voltage (kV)
Voltage (kV)
(kV) 50/60 Hz, 1 min 1.2/50µs
Connecting areas silver plated ≥5µm ; Rated voltage up to 36 kV.
IEC 24 14 50 15
60137 36 21 70 170
DIN Nominal
24.5 15.6 to earth Test
75 Voltage Impulse
150
Phase
Standard 27.8
48124 Voltage 17.7 85 (kV) Voltage
170 (kV)
Voltage (kV)
IEEE 34.5(kV) 22 50/60
80 Hz, 1 min 1.2/50µs
200
IEC 24 14 50 15
60137 36 21 70 170
Examples : DIN 24.5 15.6 75 150
48124 27.8 17.7 85 170
Designation Rated Voltage IEEE Test voltage
34.5 Impulse voltage
22 Rated Current
80 Standard
200
50/60 Hz, 1min. 1,2/50 µs
kV kV kV kA
Examples
VFH 23.1: LC-120Mx600 23.1 71 142 -- IEC 60137
Designation
VFH 24/73.5-33 Rated
24 Voltage Test
73.5voltage Impulse
170 voltage Rated
33 Current IEC Standard
60137
50/60 Hz, 1min. 1,2/50 µs
IEC 60137 /
VFH 24.5 LC-120Mx650 24.5kV 75 kV 150 kV -- kA
DIN 48124-2
VFH 23.1 LC-120Mx600 23.1 71 142 -- IEC 60137
VFPH 25/60-34 25 60 150 34 IEC60137
VFH 24/73.5-33 24 73.5 170 33 IEC 60137
VFH 27/82.5 LC-150Mx800 27 82.5 170 36 DIN48124-2
IEC 60137 /
VFH 24.5 LC-120Mx650 24.5 75 150 -- IEC 60137 /
VFH 27.8 LC-120Mx455 27.8 85 170 -- DIN 48124-2
DIN 48124-2
VFPH 25/60-34 25 60 150 34 IEC60137
IEC 60137 /
VFH 30/75 LC120Mx610 30 75 150 --
DIN 48124-2
VFH 27/82.5 LC-150Mx800 27 82.5 170 36 DIN48124-2
VFPH 30/80-35 30 80 200 35 IEC 60137
IEC 60137 /
VFH 27.8 LC-120Mx455 27.8 85 170 --
VFH 36/76.5-43 36 76.5 170 43 DIN
IEC 48124-2
60137
IEC 60137 /
VFH
VFH 30/75 LC120Mx610
36/82.5-47 36 30 82.575 170150 47 -- IEC 60137
DIN 48124-2
VFPH 30/80-35 30 80 200 35 IEC 60137

VFH 36/76.5-43 36 76.5 170 43 IEC 60137

VFH 36/82.5-47 36 82.5 170 47 IEC 60137

VFH 36/76.5-43

VFH 36/76.5-43

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 Product Range Quality

Bushings for At Trench quality is a way of life.

Trench quality assurance
• Power Transformers complies with the most stringent
up to 550 kV, 5000A standards of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

• High Current Application Certified by AFAQ since 1994

up to 52 kV, 40kA

• Transformer to SF6
connection up to 550kV

• Gas-insulated Switchgear
(GIS) up to 800 kV, 6000A

• Generators
up to 36 kV, 50kA

• Railways

• Buildings , Wall
up to 245 kV, 5000A

• Bushings according
Standard IEC 60137

• Bushings according to
customer’s special specification

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features must therefore be defined in each individual case
Sales-bushing.fr@trench-group.com when concluding the contract.