Alstom SF6 - Instructions on the handling of used SF6 gas and decomposition products

Equipment end of life
Instructions on the handling of used SF
6
gas
and decomposition products
P81--0001EN/02
1/4
01--2011
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GRID
Presentation
Introduction
The present module deals with measures to prevent the dangers which
SF
6
gas can represent in the electrical apparatus.
The operator will find herein recommendations and measures for ensuring
protection.
Fundamental
rules
Respect the instructions in each SF
6
gas eauipment’s maintenance
manual.
Ensure all preparatory cleaning has been done before opening a piece of
SF
6
switchgear.
In this module
This module covers the following subjects:
Subject Page
Draining an SF
6
gas insulating apparatus 2
Opening an SF
6
gas insulating apparatus 3
Summary of instructions 4