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ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that voltage occurs across the terminals. The option of earthing
enables utility and industry customers to improve their sections of power systems can be made available by
performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB providing each disconnector pole with one or two earthing
Group of companies operates in approximately 100 countries switches.
and employs around 145,000 people.
The horizontal center break disconnectors type GW55 are
Disconnectors from ABB available for rated voltages up to 245 kV.
ABB disconnectors have been in service across the world
for over decades providing maintenance-free service with Standards
the highest records of operation reliability. The worldwide The GW55 disconnectors are designed as per IEC 62271-102
experience, often under severe climatic conditions, is applied and IEC 62271-1 standards. Other international regulations
for continual product improvement. can be met on request.
2 Horizontal center break disconnector type GW55, up to 245 kV | Maximum reliability and minimal maintenance
Maximum reliability and minimal
maintenance
Designed based on cutting-edge technology and Most of the linkage of rods and cranks was self-lubricating
experience which makes the disconnectors close and open smoothly.
The center break disconnector consists of three poles. Each
pole consists of a main blade that moves in a horizontal Easy Installation
plane, two rotating support insulators, and a frame. The All modules are designed, pre-assembled and adjusted
modular design of center break disconnector offers various in factory as complete as possible for easy alignment and
possibilities to adapt the switchgear to changed requirements adjustment.
in substations.
Minimal maintenance
The main blade consists of an U-shaped aluminium tube, in Superior materials and rotating contacts for all joints used for
which the male and female silver-plated copper fingers are components make disconnectors virtually maintenance free.
installed.
Interlocking for reliability under extreme conditions
The frame is made of an square tube in which the bearing In both end positions of the disconnector, the rotary arm is
housings and the turntables are installed. The turntable is switched beyond the dead center point. The switch position
supported by two roller bearings. The bearing housing is cannot be changed by external forces even under extreme
sealed and filled up with grease, to ensure a long lifetime. All condition such as storms, earthquake, etc.
steel parts of the disconnector are hot-dip galvanized.
Superior design of mechanical interlock
The disconnectors can be equipped with insulators in The superior design of mechanical interlock between the
accordance with IEC, ANSI or DIN specification and with one earth switch and main blade is designed such that there is no
or two earthing switches. scope for malfunction.
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Technical data
4 Horizontal center break disconnector type GW55, up to 245 kV | Maximum reliability and minimal maintenance
Main dimensions
P P C
B
A
D
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Mode of operation
The disconnectors and earthing switches are operated via Operating mechanism
independent operating mechanisms. The three phases of the The disconnectors and/or earthing switches can be single-
disconnector are connected by the coupling rods. pole or three-pole operated by means of a motor-operated
mechanism or a manual-operated mechanism. Customers
ABB disconnectors and earthing switches are designed can choose motor drive or manual drive according to the
and tested in accordance with the latest IEC specifications. actual working situation of disconnector.
All modules are pre-assembled and adjusted in factory as Operating mechanisms contain auxiliary switches for
complete as possible, so it can be installed and adjusted at control and signalling as well as provisions for electrical
site easily. ABB provide a clear installation instructions and interlocks.
assembly drawings. ABB disconnector operating mechanism has excellent
water proof, sand prevention and rust protection
The disconnectors and earthing switches supplied by ABB are performance.
designed so as to ensure that they are virtually maintenance The output shaft of the operating mechanism has good
free. However, to warrant a long and trouble-free service sealing ability with the house of operating mechanism.
period, we advise that a visual inspection of the contacts
and bearing points can be carried out at regular intervals. Interlocks
If the equipment cannot be inspected periodically, it is The disconnectors and earthing switches (when supplied) are
recommended to open and close the switches whenever it is mechanically interlocked. In operating mechanisms a blocking
possible to do so, in order to clean the contacts and free the magnet can be installed as an additional interlocking facility,
moving parts. which in disconnected condition makes operation of the
operating mechanism impossible.
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Earthing switches
The use of earthing switches ensure absolute safety by According to the requirements, built-on earthing switches
grounding and discharging all high-voltage components in a can be arranged laterally or in inboard arrangement with
circuit or switchgear. respect to the position of the main current path of the
ABB free-standing earthing switches are available for all disconnector as needed.
voltage levels up to 550 kV. Optionally, all earthing switches can be designed for
Suitable built-on earthing switches are available for all switching induced inductive and capacitive currents
types of ABB disconnectors. according to IEC 62271-102, Class A or Class B.
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