The ABB OneFit Retrofill solution replaced conventional and aging breaker components with VD4G vacuum circuit breakers.
According to ABB, the upgrade protects Engie assets such as generators and transformers, against potential short-circuits by isolating power interruptions within milliseconds and preventing damage and lengthy plant stoppages.
Engie technology manager Nico Verroken said: “Our innovative heat and power plants harness the waste heat created during electricity generation and convert it to usable power for the local infrastructure, so their continuous and safe operation is absolutely essential.
“For us, this retrofill from ABB not only provided a low carbon footprint solution, but minimised disruption to energy supply while guaranteeing reliable and safe energy for the long-term.”
Another bonus of the OneFit retrofill service is that upgrades can be implemented in stages and staggered, allowing work to be completed in short production breaks and within normal planned maintenance downtime.
ABB’s Electrification Service sales engineer, Ben Verboven, added: “The highest safety standards for employees across all five sites was guaranteed by providing an extra enclosure inside the switchgear and a closed-door operational mode, which removes the risk of electrical contact injuries.”
Comprising an adaptation kit and standard withdrawable equipment, the OneFit plug-in technology enables the new breakers and switchgear components to be connected to a range of existing panels, including those of other manufacturers.