Novec insulating gases for the electric power industry

Novec insulating gases are typically mixed with inert gases where the mixture offers comparable dielectric strength to SF6.

Can be utilised in gas insulated switchgear, circuit breakers, gas insulated lines (GIL) and more.

Reduced administrative burden to report SF₆ greenhouse gas emissions.

This product was specifically developed to be a sustainable alternative to SF₆ when used in its pure form or as part of a gas mixture, providing excellent dielectric properties over a wide range of operating temperature.

• Dielectric breakdown voltage approximately 2 times that of SF₆ at a given pressure
• Wide margin of safety for workers when used as designed for intended applications
• Enables significant and meaningful reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from gas-insulated equipment

Download Novec 4710 data sheet (PDF, 255 KB)

 Learn more about Novec 4710 Insulating Gas

This product is an ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) alternative to SF₆ developed to be mixed with other carrier gases when used for electric power equipment applications.

• Dielectric breakdown voltage approximately 1.4 times that of SF₆ at a given pressure (in pure form)
• Wide margin of safety for workers when used as designed for intended applications
• Virtually eliminates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from gas-insulated equipment

Download Novec 5110 data sheet (PDF, 161 KB)

 Learn more about Novec 5110 Insulating Gas

g³, (pronounced "g" cubed) is GE's game-changing alternative to SF₆ gas, developed for HV electrical transmission equipment and using 3M Novec 4710 gas. g³ products feature the same ratings and same dimensional footprint as the state-of-the-art SF₆ equipment, with a drastically reduced environmental impact.

• g³ products operate with no restriction under the same temperature range as SF₆ products (down to -30°C).
• GE’s g³ products are type-tested and available for live-tank circuit breakers and gas-insulated substations up to 145 kV, gas-insulated lines (GIL) up to 420 kV and instrument transformers up to 245 kV.
• More than 20 leading utilities have decided to use equipment with g³ incorporating more than 100 bays in total. Download an overview with some g³ case studies

Visit the GE g³ web page

EconiQ™ by Hitachi ABB Power Grids using 3M Novec 4710 Gas

EconiQ™ is Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ eco-efficient portfolio for sustainability where products, services and solutions are proven to deliver exceptional environmental performance.

Since 2010, Hitachi ABB Power Grids has been deploying eco-efficient high-voltage technology with SF6 alternatives

The current EconiQ portfolio covers 145kV GIS and 420kV GIS busducts.

Visit the Hitachi ABB Power Grid EqoniQ web page

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AirPlus™ using 3M Novec 5110 gas has been developed by ABB as an eco-efficient alternative to SF₆

• Environmentally sustainable with a GWP of less than 1
• Compact equipment design
• Retains key benefits of established GIS technology

First pilot installations of medium and high voltage applications are successfully running at EWZ in Zurich Switzerland since 2015.

Today, AirPlus™ is being used in these applications:

• MV Primary GIS up to 40.5kV
• MV Secondary GIS and AIS up to 24kV

• Visit the ABB AirPlus web page

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