IEC 60480
Guidelines for the checking and treatment of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6 ) taken from electrical equipment and specification for its re-use
| Organization: | IEC |
| Publication Date: | 1 October 2004 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 76 |
| ICS Code (Insulating gases): | 29.040.20 |
| ICS Code (Switchgear and controlgear): | 29.130 |
scope:
This International Standard concerns the re-use of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) after removal from electrical equipment (for maintenance, or at the end of life).
This standard recommends procedures for reclaiming used SF6 and for restoring its quality to an acceptable level, which would allow the filling of new or existing electrical equipment.
This standard provides guidance to operational and maintenance personnel for the testing and safe handling of used SF6 .
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