SF

6
Circuit Breaker
GL 308/309
2
The improved GL 308/309
circuit breakers are based on our
experience with more than
20,000 self-blast circuit breakers
in use throughout the world, in
combination with ALSTOM spring
mechanisms.
ALSTOMs SF
6
self-blast circuit
breakers for rated voltages of 52kV
and 72.5kV have been in service
throughout the world since the late
1980s and have proven their high
level of reliability day after day.
Even under extreme conditions like
those in earthquake-prone zones or
tropical regions, our customers can
count on ALSTOM circuit breakers.
The experience that has been
acquired with the well-known S1
types has been systematically and
effectively utilized to create the
improved design of types GL 308
and GL 309. As a consequence, both
the GL 308 and the GL 309 satisfy
demands for high reliability and
guarantee optimum substation
availability. Both types are based on
the new FK3-1 spring mechanism.
Design and Operation
Third-generation interrupter
chamber with field-proven
interrupter assembly with un-
changed quenching geometry
for guaranteed operating reliability
Pressure relief system with arrest-
ing bolts for passive protection of
both substation and personnel
Field-proven temperature-
compensated density monitor with
two-stage transducer and three-
color dial
Easy access to the SF
6
filling
connection (DILO) located
underneath the breaker
Type Description
GL 311 F1/2520 Gas-insulated circuit breaker
GL 311 F1/2520 Live Tank breaker design
GL 311 F1/2520 3rd generation interrupter chamber
GL 311 F1/2520 11: for 123kV, 12: for 145kV
GL 311 F1/2520 F: spring operating mechanism
GL 311 F1/2520 1 mechanism for 3-pole auto-reclosing,
3 mechanisms for 1-pole auto-reclosing
SF
6
non-return (check) valve on
each pole column
Lower energy requirement due to
the self-blast technolygy
Low reaction forces on founda-
tions
Protected opening springs in each
pole column
FK3-x generation ALSTOM oper-
ating mechanism with low dynamic
load
KEMA type testing in compliance
with the latest draft of IEC 60056
Mechanism housing made com-
pletely of aluminum sheet
Hot-dip galvanized steel parts
Pole units prefilled with SF
6
at
factory before shipping
Pre-set at factory before shipping;
no adjustments necessary during
installation and commissioning
Delivery of the circuit breaker
entirely assembled (except
operating mechanism)
SF
6
Circuit breaker GL 308/309
SF
6
Circuit Breaker with New Technology
3
Improved breaker technologies
demand new mechanism designs.
The newly developed series of
Type FK3-x spring mechanisms
forms the basis for all ALSTOM
circuit breakers.
The introduction of energy-optimized
breaking chambers has lowered the
mechanisms opening energy
requirements.
The newly developed FK3-x, with its
optimally adjusted spring forces,
offers the best characteristics for GL
circuit breakers, in particular.
Experience accumulated with over
20,000 ALSTOM spring mechanisms
has been incorporated in this new
mechanism type.
Design and Operation
Spring mechanism with helical
compression springs for closing
operations (most reliable spring
energy storage system)
Simple breaker adjustment due to
evenly distributed forces (factory-
set)
Local mechanical control through
lockable rotary handles
Easy-to-read mechanical
indication of spring charging and
operating state
Low-impact closing and opening
motion
Low-maintenance design
(maintenance-free for up to
10,000 cycles or 20 years)
Very high availability with an even
longer service life
Low noise emissions
Standardized terminal strip for
easy add-on of optional
accessories such as
remote/local control switch
closing/opening pushbutton
switch
thermostatically controlled
auxiliary heating system
receptacle outlet, etc.
Independent cable entry plate
FK3 Spring Mechanism
Spring mechanism
FK3-1
Auxiliary switch
easily expandable, if required
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Type GL 308 F1/3120 GL 309 F1/3120
Rated voltage kV 52 72.5
Rated frequency Hz 50/60* 50/60*
Rated power-frequency withstand voltage kV 95 140
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 250 325
Rated normal currrent A 2000 2000
Rated short-circuit breaking current kA 31.5 31.5
Rated short-circuit making current kA 80 80
Static terminal load N 750 750
Rated duration of short-circuit s 3 3
Rated operating sequence O-0,3s-CO-3min-CO resp. CO-15s-CO
Opening time ms 40 40
Total break time ms 60 60
Closing time ms 85 85
Ambient temperature C 30 up to +40 30 up to +40
SF
6
gas, rated pressure (p
e
at 20 C) MPa 0.64 0.64
Mass of SF
6
gas kg 3.5 3.5
Spring mechanism: FK3-1 FK3-1
Rated supply voltage V dc/ac 24...250 24...250
Class of protection IP54 IP54
Weight (approximate) kg 640 640
* 60 Hz only for 25 kA/63 kA
Standard values in accordance with
IEC 60056 (1987), amendment 3
(1996) as well as draft (1999);
further data on request
Technical Data
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Technical Data
Type GL 309 F1/4031
Rated voltage kV 72.5
Rated frequency Hz 50/60
Rated power-frequency withstand voltage kV 140
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 325
Rated normal currrent A 3150
Rated short-circuit breaking current kA 40
Rated short-circuit making current kA 100
Static terminal load N 1000
Rated duration of short-circuit s 3
Rated operating sequence O-0,3s-CO-3min-CO resp. CO-15s-CO
Opening time ms 30
Total break time ms 60
Closing time ms 93
Ambient temperature C 30* up to +40
SF
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gas, rated pressure (p
e
at 20 C) MPa 0.68
Mass of SF
6
gas kg 6
Spring mechanism: FK3-1
Rated supply voltage V dc/ac 24...250
Class of protection IP54
Weight (approximate) kg 930
* Lower temperature on request
Standard values in accordance with
IEC 60056 (1987), amendment 3
(1996) as well as draft (1999);
further data on request
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