Local Over-Heat Model in SF6 GIS
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The dielectric strength of SF6 is about 2.5 times higher than that of air under the same conditions. This unique property of SF6 has led to its adoption for a number of industrial and scientific applications as an electrical insulation. Switchgear manufacturers use the unique dielectric or/and breaking properties to design their equipment.
Due to contact wear the contact resistance in SF6 GIS increase from the normal value of 5-7 μOhm up to 100 μOhm. The problem is to determine the local overheating.
The result is applicable to SF6 GIS up to 100 m of length. The current range is from 1 to 2 kA.
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