SF6 Services With KVAR
On-site SF6 Recovery & Testing
KVAR will perform analytical tests of the SF6 gas to confirm CIGRE/IEC 60480 compliance and perform SF6 gas recovery during maintenance and should the gas be found to be contaminated.
SF6 Safety Training
KVAR offers technical training in addressing common areas of concern regarding safety, regulations, handling techniques and environmental issues.
Cylinder Disposal
KVAR will perform analytical tests of the SF6 gas to confirm CIGRE/IEC 60480 compliance and perform SF6 gas recovery should the gas be found to be contaminated.
Most SF6 users keep an inventory of partially empty SF6 bottles. KVAR offers services to completely vacate these bottles and consolidate the SF6 gases in approved containers, analyze the gases for compliance with CIGRE or IEC 60480 standards and results documentation.
| wdt_ID | Contamination | Reuse | In-Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moisture | < 200 PPMv | < 200 PPMv |
| 2 | Decomposition | < 12 PPMv SO2 | < 500 PPMv SO2 |
| 3 | Purity | > 97.0% | > 97.0% |
SF6 Disposal
For gas which is deemed unusable by customers who prefer not to have the gas returned to them, KVAR will dispose of the gas – with documentation that it was disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.