The air filters of gas turbines at power plants eventually get clogged with particulate matter and sludge, decreasing operating efficiency and power generation. Turbine filters must be monitored for cleaning or replacement as required. An ideal solution is to use a …
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How Changes in Gas Temperature Affect Gas Density Measurements
Leo Lopez | SF6 Gas SolutionsCircuit breakers, disconnectors, and switchgear in power transmission and distribution (T&D) operations have been using sulfur hexafluoride (SF 6 ) as insulation for decades. To maintain the excellent thermal conductivity and dielectric strength of SF 6 , …
How Ambient Conditions Can Compromise Density Measurements in T&D SF6-Insulated Equipment
Leo Lopez | SF6 Gas SolutionsFor decades, the power transmission and distribution (T&D) industry has been using sulfur hexafluoride (SF 6 ) as the insulator in circuit breakers, disconnectors, and switchgear. The heat transfer and dielectric characteristics of this gas are better than those of …
How Humidity Affects the Safety of SF6-Insulated Equipment
Leo Lopez | SF6 Gas SolutionsSulfur hexafluoride (SF 6 ) is a gas widely used in switchgear in power plants, and the electricity transmission and distribution sector for its first-rate dielectric properties. This gas is an excellent insulator, up to three times better than air and nitrogen, and it …
SF6 Handling: Why the Full Lifecycle of Product Matters
Leo Lopez | SF6 Gas SolutionsThe dielectric and heat transfer characteristics of sulfur hexafluoride (SF 6 ) has made it the insulator of choice for circuit breakers, disconnectors, and switchgear in the power transmission and distribution industry. For decades, the T&D sector has relied …