Category: SF6 Gas Handling

Products and services expertly developed for best practice SF6 gas handling

Post author By Lisa Redmond
Post date November 8, 2022

Driven by regulation and standards on SF₆ emissions, the energy industry is moving forward with strategies for carbon neutrality and the collection, treatment and recycling of SF₆ gas. IEC and CIGRE guidelines specify a number of gas handling requirements when performing key tasks within SF₆ operations and process control. Key to which, is monitoring and recording SF₆ passing through the network; operators must understand how much SF₆ has been used, lost, and replenished. Effective maintenance procedures, transparency and accuracy of data are all critical to meeting legislation.

EMT specialise in insulating gas management, delivering products and services expertly developed for best practice SF₆ gas handling. Our range includes everything from advanced technologies for SF₆ filling and topping up, nameplate verification, gas carts and pump systems; to fittings and accessories designed to ensure a more efficient fill during maintenance tasks; and onsite client support services including degassing, top-ups, gas replacement and regeneration.

EMT gas handling solutions take into consideration the safety of personnel, time, resource and costs, and deliver complete compliance and traceability of SF₆ inventory and usage. Find out more about our market leading portfolio…

Tags Insulated Gas Management Solutions, SF6 Gas Handling, SF6 Reporting, Site Services, Smartfill

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Struggling with SF6 compartment nameplate inaccuracies causing “phantom emissions of SF6”?

Post author By Lisa Redmond
Post date August 9, 2022

The Smartfill Nameplate Validator from EMT solves these problems.

Proposed US CARB & EPA regulations allow utilities to retrospectively adjust SF6 nameplate values to the true SF6 content; if it is found to be >2% in variance. Nameplates have been found to be up to 15% inaccurate, leading to inaccuracies in SF6 inventory levels and false “leakages” reported when maintaining or disposing of SF6 equipment.

Utilizing EMT’s proven technologies, the Smartfill Nameplate Validator provides a quick, accurate and flexible method for determining the true mass of SF6 within a compartment, with the following benefits:

1. No need for a power outage – the test can be run on a live energised system
2. No need to remove all the gas or vacuum – reducing the risk of asset damage and time taken
3. No need for multiple large gas cylinders – minimising safety and manual handling issues
4. No need for extra manpower and time – the test can be run with one engineer <1hr
5. No need for gas carts and dedicated transport – provided in 3x easily transportable Peli-cases <65lb each

SF6 nameplate accuracy presents real benefits to utilities, reducing SF6 install base, reducing SF6 stock inventory, reducing reported leak rates and reducing potential fines and punitive actions for SF6 loss that never occurred.

Tags New Product Launch, SF6 Inventory Management, SF6 Nameplate Validation, Smartfill Nameplate Validator

SF6 Gas Handling

EMT DPG Digital Pressure Gauge Kit – the essential tool for pressure maintenance personnel

Post author By Lisa Redmond
Post date October 6, 2021

Ideal for SF6 installations, the EMT DPG provides accurate and repeatable pressure measurements and is the perfect reference measurement when checking pre-existing analogue pressure gauges, which may have been in-situ for many years un-calibrated. Can also be used as a third party reference during the filling and top-up process of SF6 assets, to ensure the system is filled to the correct pressure.

Can be used with a variety of pressure media
Suitable for demanding industrial applications
Versatile and economical

Based in the UK, with offices in the USA and China, supported by a global distribution network who understand the needs of the industry, EMT is the technology partner delivering practical solutions for utilities maintenance personnel.

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