SF6-free generator circuit breakers for Amoyá hydro power plant - Colombia
Securing renewable energy: SF6-free generator circuit breakers at Amoyá hydro power plant
SF6-free generator circuit breakers for Amoyá hydro power plant - Colombia
Power Utilities
ISAGEN
Medellín Colombia
ISAGEN is a private power generation company that operates 16 power plants in Colombia. One of them is the Amoyá hydro power plant, which supplies the national grid with 510 GWh anually.
The goal is to ensure high availability of the hydroelectric power plant, aiming to supply sufficient power during demand peaks to maintain grid safety and reliability.
Two VB1 generator switchgears with vacuum switching technology for a hydro power plant.
The switchgear are equipped with a
main-disconnector, current and voltage transformers, surge arrestors, earthing
switch and interlocks
required by international standards for safe and proper operation.
Rated voltage of 17.5 kV, rated operating current of 2,500 A, and rated short-term current of 50 kA.
Connection to auxiliary transformer.
Indoor application.
Busbar connection on the generator and transformer side.
We
ensure that we do not harm the environment, and at the same time we ensure
sustainability, and the reliability and
availability of the power plant.
Mario
Carillo, Team Coordinator Central Miel - Amoyá, ISAGEN
The vacuum interruptors are:
eco-friendly, reducing the
carbon footprint
maintenance-free,
reducing operational expenses
The metal enclosed VB1 switchgear:
offers a flexible and compact design that can be adapted to the customer's
specific requirements in terms of space and
connections
