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Preventing Emissions Through Awareness
SF6 gas, also referred to as sulfur hexafluoride, is a man-made gas with a global warming potential 22,800 times higher than CO2. Greenhouse gases contribute to the warming of the Earth by allowing heat from the sun’s rays in and not letting the heat back out. The Earth is very sensitive to temperature changes. Global warming has been attributed as the cause to increases in storm intensity and frequency, extreme wildfires, sea level rise, and droughts.
Despite being a greenhouse gas, sulfur hexafluoride does have some significant upsides. SF6 gas is inert, non-flammable, non-toxic, thermally stable, and has unmatched arc-quenching capabilities. It is more effective at dissipating heat than air, nitrogen, or other dielectrics. Sulfur hexafluoride is an excellent electrical insulator for medium and high voltage circuit breakers. The introduction of SF6 gas circuit breakers provided benefits such as drastic decrease in fire hazards compared to oil circuit breakers and a much lower footprint.
The electrical industry, the primary user of SF6, is responsible for an estimated 80% of SF6 gas emissions. Thanks to education and training, SF6 emissions have been decreasing since 1990s. The electrical industry is also exploring alternatives to SF6 gas insulated equipment to help reduce emissions further.
At DILO, we believe in the BOTH/AND solution. We both support the research and development of alternative insulating fluids AND provide emission-free SF6 gas handling equipment, training, and services to help prevent SF6 emissions.
Don’t be a Gashole. Check out the information below to learn how you can help prevent emissions.
Emission-Free SF6 Gas Handling Equipment
DILO is dedicated to creating innovative solutions, earning us a reputation as an important partner for professional and emission-free gas handling. DILO’s commitment to quality is a core pillar of our organization. We stand behind our products. It is imperative to use high quality, SF6-specific equipment when handling SF6 gas to prevent emissions. We carry everything from leak detectors to analyzers to gas recovery service carts and all the accessories you may need as well.
Emission-Free Gas Handling Services
Is the proper gas handling equipment out of your budget? Or perhaps the scope of work is out of your comfort zone? We have you covered with our emission-free SF6 gas handling services. We use DILO-engineered, manufactured, and dedicated SF6 equipment to provide zero-emissions gas handling services. We’ll even take care of every last detail – even down to reporting- and you can rest assured that everything is performed to local and federal standards.
Alternative Insulating Gas Equipment
Are you considering making the switch from SF6 Gas Insulated Equipment? We have solutions for you! Check out our Alternative Insulating Gas Equipment and be sure to join us at the Insulating Gas Management Seminar on Clearwater Beach February 7-8, 2024 to learn about the latest solutions and regulatory updates.
Blog
We’ve got this “Zero Emissions” things down and we aren’t keeping the know how to ourselves. Check out our blog where we regularly share gas handling tips and tricks that can help you and your team prevent emissions. The blog is also a great place to learn more about our team, get updates on alternative gas technology, receive regulatory updates, and stay up to date on other industry news and topics.
DILO Academy
DILO Academy is our online training hub where you can find and purchase our IACET accredited CEU trainings. Here you can sign up for our popular self-paced Virtual SF6 Safety and Handling Training, joint classes with industry experts, free webinars, tutorials, and in-person training. DILO Academy’s mission is to provide students with strategic, measurable, and effective education to ensure the responsible and sustainable handling of SF6 gas.
Insulating Gas Management Seminar
Our annual Insulating Gas Management Seminar is a truly unique industry conference focused solely on the handling and reporting of different insulating gases. We hope to see you at our 2024 Insulating Gas Management Seminar on February 7-8 at the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, FL