GENERAL ELECTRIC PRODUCT SURVEY

About General Electric

General Electric is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission and rail
infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. General
Electric builds the fastest train and the highest capacity automated metro in the world, provides turnkey
integrated power plant solutions and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources, including
hydro, nuclear, gas, coal and wind, and it offers a wide range of solutions for power transmission, with a
focus on smart grids. The Group employs 88,000 people in around 100 countries.

General Electric T&D India - a GE Group Company

GE T&D India is the market leader in the Indian power transmission sector. It has over 100
years of expertise in building the transmission infrastructure for the country which has evolved
greatly and today is one of the largest transmission networks in the world. It has been a
pacesetter in introducing and localising the latest technologies and solutions in the Indian
market. It offers a strong and diverse portfolio of products, solutions, automation and services,
comprising the entire range of transmission equipment up to Extra and Ultra High Voltages
(765kV and beyond). This includes locally manufactured Power Transformers, Gas- Insulated
Switchgears (GIS), Air-Insulated Switchgears (AIS), power electronics solutions like HVDC
and FACTS that help create super highways, and highly advanced power management Smart
Grid solutions for transmission and distribution, including renewable energy integration.

GE T&D India is the first company in India to successfully manufacture India's first 1200 kV
Capacitor Voltage Transformer and invest in manufacturing of all transmission products upto
765 kV and above. It is also the first company to manufacture fully localized 765 kV Power
Transformer and Instrument Transformer and commission India’s first indigenously developed
765 kV Substation for LANCO Infratech. It also manufactured 800 kV Circuit Breaker for
NTPC Sipat and deliver first 765 kV substation in India.

GE offers a wide range of transformer solutions for the utility, industrial, commercial,
residential and energy markets. These solutions feature flexible, reliable and robust designs to
support a wide range of applications. With units operating in some of the most demanding
electrical environments around the world, GE designs and delivers transformer solutions that
provide among the highest level of performance and realiability to meet rigorous operating
requirements.

What they do

Grid modernisation
Electrical distribution, protection and control
Electrical transformation
Transformers
GE offers a wide range of transformer solutions for the utility, industrial, commercial, residential and
energy markets. These solutions feature flexible, reliable and robust designs to support a wide range of
applications. With units operating in some of the most demanding electrical environments around the
world, GE designs and delivers transformer solutions that provide among the highest level of performance
and reliability to meet rigorous operating requirements. GE transformers are classified as follow:

1. Power Transformers
Low maintenance, high performance, digital and environmental-friendly designs
GE’s comprehensive suite of power transformers support a wide range of voltage levels with
applications in generation, transmission and distribution. GE offers s wide variety of power
transformers from medium to ultra-high voltage (1200kV AC) and from small (5 MVA) to very
large power ratings (2750 MVA).These are divided as follows:

1.1 Conventional Power Transformer

GE’s large, medium and small power transformers include equipment and solutions tailored to
meet global customer’s needs. GE utilizes the latest in design, measurement and testing tools to
ensure each transformer meets and exceeds the latest industry standards, as well as operational
and customer specifications. Our design software includes sophisticated, in-house scientific
calculation tools to perform advanced transformer analytics.

The power transformer design optimization, verification and analytical software supports
consistent fulfilment of all specified requirements and efficiencies greater than required by 2020
EC Energy Directive, EN 50629 and EN 50588-1. Examples of high efficiency are found in
optimized transformer cooling, low air forced cooler noise, advanced core design techniques
that reduce no-load loss and no-load noise, and accurate design verification tools.

 Key benefits:

 Large power transformers up to 1200 kV AC and power ratings up to 1000 MVA

 Small and medium power transformers up to 245 kV and 120 MVA
 The design and rating of tertiary windings and coupling arrangements are adapted to customer’s
requirements
 Autotransformers up to 1200 MVA and voltages up to 765 kv
 Generator step-up transformers up to 1000 MVA

1.2 Special Power Transformers

 PHASE-SHIFTING TRANSFORMERS
GE’s phase-shifting transformers, rated up to 2750 MVA, are available as single core units with
independent phase angle and voltage regulation, and as dual core for higher power and voltages.
 HVDC CONVERTER TRANSFORMERS
Ratings include 500 MVA and voltage levels up to 800 kV.
 TRANSFORMERS FOR SVC
GE’s Static Var Compensator (SVC) systems can help grid operators to gain accurate control of reactive
network power, maximize power transfer capability, improve steady-state and dynamic stability within the
grid.
 INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMERS
GE’s industrial specialized transformers portfolio includes a wide range of rectifier transformers for the
electrolysis process of metal or chemical industries, as well as AC or DC Electrical Arc Furnace (EAF)
transformers. With expertise in products up to the highest ratings in the world, GE’s references include
rectifier transformer combinations above 80 kA DC current ratings and EAF transformers up to 300 MVA.

 LOW MAINTENANCE TRANSFORMERS

Hermetically sealed power transformers without oil conservator are GE’s field-proven answer to today’s
needs. Thanks to the innovative design of the radiators, the oil expansion vessel is not needed and thus the
oil is prevented from coming into contact with ambient humidity. Service life is also increased with the use
of a vacuum-switch on-load tap-changer (OLTC) that eliminates contact erosion. With minimal oil and
OLTC aging rate, the Hermetik does not require any particular maintenance or work over its service life,
speeding up the return on your investment
1.3 Green Transformer

Key benefits:

 Range of green eco-efficient power transformers, from 10 to 500 MVA and up to 550 kV
 Prevention of pollution and increased safety by using natural ester insulation liquid
 Innovative technologies to reduce acoustic energy transferred and optimized design of the active part
 Optimized low loss levels
 Innovative technology to reduce noise level
 Reduced maintenance cost, extended life time and increased overload with hermetically-sealed tank
design, equipped with patented expandable radiators and vacuum type tap changer
 On-line condition monitoring system
 State-of-the-art factories around the world

1.4 VG-100 Fluid – Vegetable Oil for Electrical Transformers

VG-100 is a biodegradable dielectric fluid developed by Prolec GE, with patents granted for its
application in electrical transformers.VG-100 has been satisfactorily used in more than 500 units since
its introduction in 2009, and is an excellent alternative to mineral oil for use in new transformers and
retrofill application
2. Distribution Transformers
Highly reliable, state-of-the-art distribution solutions
GE provides a broad array of distribution transformers to support a variety of applications. Our
product lines include pole- and pad-mounted, single- and three-phase solutions, as well as primary and
secondary substation transformers, cast coil transformers network transformers and voltage regulators.

2.1 Single Phase Pole-Mounted Transformers

Prolec GE designs and manufactures a complete line of single-phase pole-type distribution transformers

For installation on utility overhead systems. These highly reliable and cost-effective transformers are

available in a wide variety of ratings and accessory combinations to match your system requirements.

Explore the single-phase pole mounted transformer.

Key benefits
 Ratings: 10 to 167 kVA, High Voltage up to 34.5 kV, 150 kV BIL

 Conventional or Self-protected
 Mineral or vegetable oil
 Meets or exceeds RUS, NEMA and ANSI standards C57.12.00, ANSI C57.12.20 as applicable
 Mild steel tank with welded lifting lugs and hanger brackets for direct-to-pole mounting
 Single piece clamped cover band meets cover retention requirements of applicable ANSI standards
 Electrostatically applied polyester powder paint system for superior corrosion .protection

2.2 Single Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers

Prolec GE manufactures a complete line of single-phase pad-mounted distribution transformers

designed to provide the features, performance and aesthetics needed for modern underground

residential applications.

Key benefits
 Modern aesthetics for underground residential applications

 Ratings: 10 to 167 kVA, up to 150 kV BIL

 Maxipad and Minipad available
 Mineral or vegetable oil
2.3 Three Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer
Prolec GE offers a complete line of liquid-filled three-phase pad-mounted distribution transformers

that meet applicable IEEE standards. These transformers are specifically designed for commercial

and residential applications, such as hotels, hospitals, universities, and others. Our transformers are
 designed for outdoor installation with cabinets, use aluminum or copper windings, and are optimized to

maximize efficiency and footprint.

Key benefits
 Liquid-filled

 Mineral or vegetable oil

 Meets applicable ANSI/IEEE standards
 Ratings: 45 kVA to 5000 kVA, to 34.5 kV, 200 kV BIL
 Up to 4,000 kVA ONAN

2.2 Substation Transformers

Key benefits
 Rating up to 7,500 kVA

 Available in ranges from 225 kVA to 12000 kVA, to 69 kV, 200 kV BIL
 Mineral, vegetable or synthetic oil
 DETC
 Outdoor and indoor designs
2.3 Cast coil Transformers
GE’s cast coil transformer is a low-noise, low-loss, cast resin dry-type transformer. The high-voltage

winding with copper conductors and the low-voltage winding with either copper conductors or copper

sheet are wound and reinforced by glass-fiber and then cast with resin under vacuum.

Key benefits
 100% relative humidity operation

 Excellent short-circuit
 Cooled naturally by air (AN) and forced air cooling (AF)
 Smaller dimensions, less weight, and space saving
 Customizable designs
 Windings have high mechanical strength and no partial discharge and are non-flammable
 Environmental adaptability

2.4 Multitap Transformers

The Prolec GE Multitap transformers provide flexible voltages and currents to Electric Submersible
 Pumps (ESP) used in in artificial lift extraction applications. These transformers winding conductors

and insulation are made with high quality and reliable materials. This offering operates in highly

corrosive and saline environments and responds to a growing industrial trend to deliver customized

power to energy-intensive industries such as Oil & Gas.

Key benefits
 Rating up to 540 kVA

 HV up to 4,800 V, BIL up to 60 kV
 Externally operated de-energized tap changer with 25 Taps)
 Mineral oil
 Short circuit withstand and robust design
 Customizable capacity, voltage, dimensions, winding materials and fluid to fit special needs
 Easy handling and installation with a base designed for forklift.