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Indoor vacuum circuit breaker Generator circuit breaker up to 63kA and 15 kV

  • Indoor vacuum circuit breaker Generator circuit breaker up to 63kA and 15 kV

Key attributes

Brand ABB
Model NO. VD4G generator circuit breaker Small footprint, full protection for generator applications
Rated voltage 15kV
Rated normal current 1250A
Rated frequency 50/60Hz
Series VD4G

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Description

Description:

ABB offers its new vacuumgenerator circuit breakers at 15 kV,4000 A, 63 kA in accordance to thenew Dual Logo IEEE/IEC 62271-37-013 standard to satisfy yourbusiness needs in power generation applications.

Features:

Protect your assets

  • Use a solution completely inaccordance with the latest global standards - IEC as well as IEEE

  • Count on a generator circuit breakersuitable for all highly demanding conditions, including out-of-phase condition and island mode

  • Be safe thanks to a completely testedsolution for DC-component up to130%, so no need to add any time delay in the protection

Maximize your output

  • Experience the easy installation/integration of VD4G, thanks to itsinterfaces and dimensions equivalentto the standard version VD4

  • Accelerate your projects with theoutstanding technical support grantedby our Field Application Engineeringm team

Optimize your investment

  • Choose ratings that fit your needs from 25/16 kA @ 15 kV to 63/50 kA @ 15 kV

  • Take advantage of using the samecompact switchgear setup like inpower distribution systems

Technical characteristics:

Standards IEEE/IEC 62271-37- 013

 

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VD4G generator circuit breaker Small footprint, full protection for generator applications
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Q: What is a generator circuit breaker?
A: A generator circuit breaker (GCB) is a specialized switchgear device used in power generation systems to safely connect or disconnect a generator from the electrical grid or load. It is designed to interrupt high fault currents, protect the generator from overloads, short circuits, and other electrical faults, and ensure reliable operation during normal and abnormal conditions.
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Highest Annual Export(usD): 580000000
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Main Categories: High Voltage Electrical Apparatus/Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus
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