ABB will implement the new technology at a SF6 gas recycling center in New South Wales, Australia.
ABB high-voltage products business head Giandomenico Rivetti said this breakthrough supports a complete lifecycle management approach, improving asset optimization and performance while reducing environmental impact in a cost effective manner.
SF6 gas is used in the electrical industry for dielectric insulation and current interruption in circuit breakers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
Pressurized SF6 gas is used for the safe and reliable operation of gas-insulated switchgear as it has a much higher dielectric strength than air or dry nitrogen, making it possible to significantly reduce product footprint and enable installation in constrained spaces.
The new service offering will see contaminated SF6 gas recycled into technical grade standard for reuse using approved handling practices that do not allow the escape of SF6 gas into the atmosphere.
The service also covers monitoring to ensure compliance with changing local and international regulations and standards.
