A retrofit of HV switchgear is necessary to integrate advanced technologies, improve performance, and ensure compatibility with modern grid requirements. This process enhances operational efficiency, extends the lifespan of existing assets, and enables seamless integration with digital monitoring and control systems.
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The benefits of retrofitting HV switchgears include extending the equipment's lifetime through cost-effective part replacement, allowing customers to balance capital and operating expenses. This ensures guaranteed asset availability and reliability, while also facilitating the timely integration of state-of-the-art technology to gradually replace outdated components like SICAM HV.
8TK retrofit
Siemens Energy offering provides operational risk reduction by mitigating potential failures and increasing operational safety. It ensures 100% functionality of installed GIS, enhances overall control system reliability, and ensures spare parts and service availability.
The "blue retrofit" by Siemens Energy offers eco-friendly high-voltage vacuum solutions, revolutionizing existing substations. This innovative approach replaces SF6 insulating gas with vacuum switching technology and clean air insulation, eliminating harmful emissions without compromising performance. The two-step approach to SF6-free switchgear replacement allows for intermittent downtimes, ensuring that one half of the substation remains operational during installation. This concept maximizes asset utilization, making replaced assets available as spares, and is ideal for congested areas and industrial applications. Siemens Energy proven expertise in high-voltage vacuum switching technology ensures exceptional technical performance and low lifecycle costs, contributing to long-term sustainability.
The improvement kit for outdoor GIS is essential to upgrade existing installations, ensuring enhanced performance, reliability, and safety. It incorporates advanced technologies, modern components, and updated protective features to extend equipment lifespan and facilitate integration with digital systems.
Siemens Energy offering provides operational risk reduction by mitigating potential failures and increasing operational safety. It ensures 100% functionality of installed GIS, enhances overall control system reliability, and ensures spare parts and service availability.