Title :
Practicalities of using SF6 and vacuum switchgear
Author_Institution :
Midlands Electr. plc, UK
Abstract :
The choice of nonoil switchgear for distribution networks has been available to the electricity industry for nearly 20 years. This paper highlights some of the problems, potential risks and safety issues to both the network and operators when using nonoil switchgear. Substation design, switchgear failure and maintenance are also discussed
Keywords :
SF6 insulation; SF6; SF6 switchgear; distribution network; electricity industry; maintenance; potential risks; safety issues; substation design; switchgear failure; vacuum switchgear;
Conference_Titel :
SF6 and Vacuum Switchgear at Distribution Levels (Digest No. 1996/185), IEE Colloquium on an Update in
Conference_Location :
Nottingham
DOI :
10.1049/ic:19961062