Type GW55, up to 300 kV

Horizontal center
break disconnector
Hitachi Energy disconnectors
have been in service across the
world for over decades providing
maintenance-free service with
the highest records of operation
reliability. The worldwide
experience, often under severe
climatic conditions, is applied for
continual product improvement.
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Table of contents

003 Maximum reliability and minimal maintenance

005 Technical data

006  Main dimensions

007 Mode of operation

008 Earthing switches

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Maximum reliability and

minimal maintenance

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing Type tests on the disconnectors are carried out by accredited
a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the testing laboratories in accordance with the latest regulations.
utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solu- Comprehensive electrical and mechanical routine tests are
tions and services across the value chain. Together with cus- carried out on the poles and operating mechanism of each
tomers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the disconnector ensuring world class quality.
digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transi-
tion towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the Designed based on cutting-edge technology and
world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible experience
and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and The center break disconnector consists of three poles. Each
economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record pole consists of a main blade that moves in a horizontal plane,
and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. two rotating support insulators, and a frame. The modular
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 design of center break disconnector offers various possibilities
people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of to adapt the switchgear to changed requirements in
approximately $10 billion USD. substations.

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering The main blade consists of an U-shaped aluminium tube,
a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) in which the male and female silver-plated copper fingers are
helping enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power installed. The frame is made of an square tube in which the
networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technol- bearing housings and the turntables are installed. The turntable
ogy leadership continues to facilitate innovations in areas such is supported by two roller bearings. The bearing housing is
as ultra-high-voltage power transmission, enabling smart grids sealed and filled up with grease, to ensure a long lifetime.
and enhancing eco-efficiency. All steel parts of the disconnector are hot-dip galvanized.
The disconnectors can be equipped with insulators in accor-
Applications dance with IEC, ANSI or DIN specification and with one or two
A mechanical device for providing isolation of power equipment earthing switches.
from the network, a disconnector is suitable for switching small
currents or where no significant change in voltage occurs Minimized contact resistance
across the terminals. The option of earthing sections of power All contacts are made of electrolytic copper plated surface with
systems can be made available by providing each disconnector silver, which provides high conductivity and prevent oxidation,
pole with one or two earthing switches. and have a large contact area by surface contact. The contacts
have stainless springs to ensure the contact pressure, providing
The horizontal center break disconnectors type GW55 are no overheating and constant contact resistance in life time.
available for rated voltages up to 300 kV.

Standards
The GW55 disconnectors are designed as per IEC 62271-102
and IEC 62271-1 standards. Other international regulations can
be met on request.
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01 Main blade 02 Frame

Reliable and smooth operation Superior design of mechanical interlock

The contacts have self-cleansing capability and the contact The superior design of mechanical interlock between the earth
pressure is kept unchanged by stainless springs in long service switch and main blade is designed such that there is no scope
lifetime. Most of the linkage of rods and cranks was self-lubri- for malfunction.
cating which makes the disconnectors close and open
smoothly. Ice breaking capacity
The disconnectors are capable of operating under severe ice
Easy Installation conditions.
All modules are designed, pre-assembled and adjusted in
factory as complete as possible for easy alignment and adjust- Suitable for wide range of environmental conditions
ment. The disconnectors can operate in a wide range of temperatures
as well as under polluted environmental condition.
Minimal maintenance
Superior materials and rotating contacts for all joints used for
components make disconnectors virtually maintenance free.

Interlocking for reliability under extreme conditions

In both end positions of the disconnector, the rotary arm is
switched beyond the dead center point. The switch position
cannot be changed by external forces even under extreme
condition such as storms, earthquake, etc.
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Technical data
GW55

Rated voltage (Ur) kV 72.5 123 145 170 245 300

Rated frequency (fr) Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Rated normal current (Ir) A ≤3150 ≤3150 ≤3150 ≤3150 ≤3150 ≤4000
Rated short-withstand current, rated
duration of short circuit (Ik, tk) kA/s 40/4 40/4 40/4 40/3 50/3 50/3
Rated peak withstand current (Ip) kAp 100 100 100 104 125 125

Rated power frequency withstand voltage for 1 minute

To earth and between poles kV 140 230 275 325 460 460
Across the isolating distance kV 160 265 315 375 530 606

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (1.2/50 μs)

To earth and between poles kVp 325 550 650 750 1050 1050
Across the isolating distance kVp 375 630 750 860 1200 1250

Rated switching impulse withstand voltage

To earth and between poles kV - - - - - 850

Across the isolating distance kV - - - - - 700+245
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Main dimensions
GW55

C P P

A B

01 Front view 02 Side view

Center break disconnector – GW55

Outline dimensions (mm)

Rated voltage (kV)
A B C D P

72.5 770 1215 700 1060

123 1220 1635 1650 2100
Depends on
145 1500 1915 1650 2100
the substation
170 1700 2115 1650 2100 layout
245 2300 2785 2950 3380
300 2900 3385 2950 3380
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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
disconnector are connected by the coupling rods. single-pole or three-pole operated by means of a motor-oper-
ated mechanism or a manually operated mechanism. Custom-
Hitachi Energy disconnectors and earthing switches are ers can choose motor drive or manual drive according to the
designed and tested in accordance with the latest IEC actual working situation of disconnector
specifications. All modules are pre-assembled and adjusted • Operating mechanisms contain auxiliary switches for control
in factory as complete as possible, so it can be installed and and signaling as well as provisions for electrical interlocks
adjusted at site easily. Hitachi Energy provide a clear installation • Hitachi Energy disconnector operating mechanism has
instructions and assembly drawings. excellent water proof, sand prevention and rust protection
performance
The disconnectors and earthing switches supplied by Hitachi • The output shaft of the operating mechanism has good
Energy are designed so as to ensure that they are virtually sealing ability with the house of operating mechanism
maintenance free. However, to warrant a long and trouble-free
service period, we advise that a visual inspection of the con- Interlocks
tacts and bearing points can be carried out at regular intervals. The disconnectors and earthing switches (when supplied) are
If the equipment cannot be inspected periodically, it is recom- mechanically interlocked. In operating mechanisms a blocking
mended to open and close the switches whenever it is possible magnet can be installed as an additional interlocking facility,
to do so, in order to clean the contacts and free the moving which in disconnected condition makes operation of the
parts. operating mechanism impossible.

01 Motor mechanism 02 Manual mechanism

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Earthing switches

The earthing switch unit, an optional assembly, can be mounted on the base as required

Single-Motion
earthing switch

Rated voltage / kV 72.5~300

Rated current / A 630
Short circuit ratings 0~50 kA/3 s, 100~125 kA peak

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
disconnector as needed
• Hitachi Energy free-standing earthing switches are available • Optionally, all earthing switches can be designed for
for all voltage levels up to 550 kV switching induced inductive and capacitive currents accord-
• Suitable built-on earthing switches are available for all types ing to IEC 62271-102, Class A or Class B
of Hitachi Energy disconnectors
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