Siemens Ltd. Seoul joins BIXPO 2017

Energy Management Division, Power and Gas Division and Power Generation Services Division of Siemens Ltd. Seoul (SLS) participated in 'The 3rd Bitgaram International Power Technology Expo (BIXPO 2017)' held at Kim Dae-jung Convention Center, Gwangju from November 1 to 3.

At the New Technology Exhibition , SLS exhibited excellent products and solutions in the electric power, gas, and energy service sectors including eco-friendly gas insulated switchgear (GIS), high-voltage direct current transmission system (HVDC), gas insulated transmission line (GIL), cloud-based, open IoT operating system MindSphere, latest next-generation HL-class gas turbine SGT-9000HL and digital solutions for improving power plant efficiency.

Especially the SF6 Free eco-friendly GIS, which will be showcased during this exhibition, will play a pivotal role in the future electric power industry. It is equipment that is installed at power plants and substations to protect the electric power system by shutting off excessive fault current in case of malfunction. GIL, with excellent stability in terms of fire hazard and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and HVDC system with the world’s leading technology and performance will also be key components for the electric power industry.

"Over the last 170 years, Siemens has provided efficient and reliable products and solutions that meet the demand of electric power industries. Nowadays, technical development is gaining momentum with digitalization. At the Siemens booth, one could learn about the technology trends to be adopted for a quick response to Industrie 4.0, as well as the direction for convergence," said Mr. HaJoong Chung, Country Division Lead of Energy Management Division at SLS.