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SF6 Training and Certification


Since the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Regulations were revised in 2014, if you carry out any activities that directly involve the recovery or handling of SF6 from high voltage (HV) switchgear, then you need to have passed a theoretical and practical examination in SF6 handling and hold a certificate of competence issued by an accredited certification body.

EA Technology is DEFRA accredited to offer this training and assessment which includes theory and practical assessments to confirm your knowledge, understanding and compliance with UK regulations and procedures. These assessments lead to certification of competence for successful candidates.

*EU 517/2014, 2015/2065, 2015/2066 and 2015/2068 have been retained in UK legislation, but have been amended due to the UK leaving the EU and now only apply in the UK.

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Agenda

Day one

Introduction and Environmental Issues

  • Properties of SF6
  • Applications
  • Environmental Issues
  • Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
  • Regulations
  • Training and Certification Requirements

SF6 Chemistry and Testing

  • Chemistry of in-service SF6
  • Degradation processes
  • Laboratory and site testing
  • Measuring instruments
  • Case Study

Handling

  • Entering substations with SF6 equipment
  • Handling of new and used SF6
  • Recovering SF6
  • Filling and topping-up switchgear
  • PPE Requirements
  • Neutralising SF6 Decomposition
  • Products
  • Dealing with emergency release of SF6

Gas Handling Equipment and Leak Detection

  • Re-use concept for SF6
  • Components of gas handling equipment
  • Quantifying gas used
  • Leakage detection

Storage and Transportation

  • Legal requirements
  • Suitable storage conditions
  • Transportation of SF6

Day two

Practical Demonstrations

  • Gas sampling
  • Checking SF6 gas quality
  • Operation of SF6 recovery equipment
  • Recovery of SF6 from switchgear
  • Filling and topping-up procedures

SF6 Filled Switchgear

  • History
  • Types of designs
  • Gas density/pressure monitoring

Disposal and Recycling

  • Procedures for end of life disposal
  • Re-use categories
  • Options for final disposal

Theory Assessment

Pre-assessment Briefing/Practice Session

Practical Assessment – Part 1

  • Gas sampling
  • Checking SF6 gas quality
  • Working on open SF6 compartment

Practical Assessment – Part 2

  • Operation of SF6 recovery equipment
  • Recovery of SF6 from switchgear
  • Filling and topping-up procedures

Programme may be subject to amendment

Why attend?
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£900

Course duration 2 Days

Course Location Capenhurst, Chester

EA Technology are accredited members of the CPD certification service. This course counts towards your planned CPD requirements.
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