In the summer of 2021, CARB (California Air Resource Board) published it’s new SF6 regulations update to the “Regulation for Reducing Sulfur Hexafluoride Emissions from Gas Insulated Switchgear”. This amendment imposes stricter guidelines on California utilities’ SF6 GIE (Gas Insulated Equipment), and also offers a plan for phasing out SF6 based technology over the next […]
It’s important to test SF6 gas inside GIE (Gas Insulated Equipment) because it ensures the safety of the operator and protects the equipment from damage. When an SF6 gas sample is taken from a piece of equipment, it is compared against the manufacturers specifications in order to verify if the gas and the equipment is […]
When it comes to working with SF6 gas, attention to detail is important. Ignoring the details of gas safety can not only hurt you the operator, but also cause damage to the environment. In this article we’ll take a look at 5 common gas handling mistakes and how to fix them. 1. Not Documenting Amount […]
When it comes to finding an SF6 leak, many factors can be at play that prevent the detection of the gas. Things such as the temperature outside, fog & cloud coverage, the pressure of the breaker, and equipment reliability can cause delays in leak detection. There are 3 main ways of detecting SF6 leaks, and […]
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When it comes to monitoring SF6 gas moisture content, there are 4 types of moisture sensors that are commonly used. These sensors are commonly found in SF6 analyzers and other monitoring equipment. Aluminum Oxide Sensor: This may be an older design type, but AL2O3 sensors are still commonly used today. These legacy sensors are used […]
Ah yes, sulfur hexafluoride gas. That stuff you may have seen on the Jimmy Fallon show that has the opposite effect of helium, making Jimmy and his guests sound like Darth Vader. Besides being a fun party trick, sulfur hexafluoride gas (SF6) has a very practical use in our modern electrical infrastructure. Characteristics of SF6 […]
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