Summary

All significant aspects of the recycling of SF6 gas used in electrical power equipment. Recommendations for the design of electrical equipment using it to allow ease of recycling, appropriate handling and recycling procedures and essential features of gas handling and recycling equipment. Identifies the origins, quantities and deteriorating effects of contaminants to be expected in SF6 and proposes purity standards to allow safe re-use. A final disposal concept is proposed to remove SF6 from the ecocycle and transform it into environmentally comptatible substances. General recommendations for handling for manufacturers, users and producers. Recommendations for further studies. This Brochure is replaced by an updated version, TB 234

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 117
Publication year 1997
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Substations and electrical installations (B3)
Working groups WG 23.10.01
File size 308 KB
Pages number 46
Price for non member 100 €
Price for member Free
SF6 recycling guide. Re-use of SF6 gas in electrical power equipment and final disposal.
SF6 recycling guide. Re-use of SF6 gas in electrical power equipment and final disposal.