Handling of SF₆ and CF4 gases according to IEC 62271-4 technical report (V0010)
What will I learn from this course?
- Understand the general characteristics of SF₆ & CF4 gases
- Master near impact on our environment
- Know how to recover, drain the SF₆ to vacuum, their refill a compartment under SF₆ gas
- Apply the specific safety rules during the gas recovery operations
| Duration |
|---|
| 3.5 days |
| Who should attend? |
|---|
| From inexperienced to experienced staff in gas handling, according to the desired target level A, B or C |
Topics
Theoretical part (modules A, B and C)
- Environment and SF6-CF4 gases
- Sulphur Hexafluoride SF6 and Carbon Tetrafluoride CF4
- Electrical equipment and fluorinated gases
- Gas qualities
- Design of electrical equipment
- Storage and transport of SF6 and CF4 gases
Legal constraints
- By-products and neutralization
- Gas monitoring and the environment
Practical part (modules B and C)
Prerequisite: module A
- Preparation steps before working to recover SF6 and CF4 gases
- Hands-on utilization of the adequate personal protective equipment
- Recovery of contaminated gases
- Opening of a breaking chamber (module C)
Test and certification (optional)
- Theoretical part - Questionnaire
- Practical part – Individual evaluation on gas-handling according to the level of the IEC 62271-4 (A, B or C) requested
Learning path
| Prerequisites | V0010 | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Any high voltage training | 30% practical
|
Note: A version of this course applied to the European Regulation EC 517-2014 is also available.
Handling of SF₆ and CF4 gases according to IEC 62271-4 technical report (V0010)
What will I learn from this course?
- Understand the general characteristics of SF₆ & CF4 gases
- Master near impact on our environment
- Know how to recover, drain the SF₆ to vacuum, their refill a compartment under SF₆ gas
- Apply the specific safety rules during the gas recovery operations
| Duration |
|---|
| 3.5 days |
| Who should attend? |
|---|
| From inexperienced to experienced staff in gas handling, according to the desired target level A, B or C |
Topics
Theoretical part (modules A, B and C)
- Environment and SF6-CF4 gases
- Sulphur Hexafluoride SF6 and Carbon Tetrafluoride CF4
- Electrical equipment and fluorinated gases
- Gas qualities
- Design of electrical equipment
- Storage and transport of SF6 and CF4 gases
Legal constraints
- By-products and neutralization
- Gas monitoring and the environment
Practical part (modules B and C)
Prerequisite: module A
- Preparation steps before working to recover SF6 and CF4 gases
- Hands-on utilization of the adequate personal protective equipment
- Recovery of contaminated gases
- Opening of a breaking chamber (module C)
Test and certification (optional)
- Theoretical part - Questionnaire
- Practical part – Individual evaluation on gas-handling according to the level of the IEC 62271-4 (A, B or C) requested
Learning path
| Prerequisites | V0010 | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Any high voltage training | 30% practical
|
Note: A version of this course applied to the European Regulation EC 517-2014 is also available.
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