Industry: Solar Power Generation
Application: GIS analysis and topping up
Customer: UK Solar Farm
Date: October 2022
Problem: Leaking asset
Solution: SF6 leak detection, analysis and top up delivered by EMT Site Services utilising EMT SF6 management products
Works:
- Site survey detected and located switchgear leak using EMT Handheld SF6 Leak Detector
- Gas analysis carried out by EMT Site Service Engineers using EMT Zerowaste Rapide+ Analyser
- Tests prior to gas top up indicated SF6 gas required
- Tests after the asset was re-gassed confirmed SF6 gas usage
- Asset checked for leaks following gas top up and minor repairs
Result: Leak detected at another location; further works required by EMT Site Services
