SF6 Whole Life Strategy
Reference Number
OFGEM10084569
Title
SF6 Whole Life Strategy
Status
Completed
Energy Categories
Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Energy system analysis)
Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution)
Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas)
Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution)
Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas)
Research Types
Applied Research and Development
Science and Technology Fields
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Not Cross-cutting
Systems Analysis related to energy R&D
Systems Analysis related to energy R&D
Principal Investigator
Project Contact
National Grid Electricity Transmission
National Grid Electricity Transmission
Award Type
Network Innovation Allowance
Funding Source
Ofgem
Start Date
01 October 2023
End Date
01 April 2024
Duration
6 months
Total Grant Value
£448,124
Industrial Sectors
Power
Region
London
Programme
Other Investigator
Project Contact, SSEN Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission
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Objectives
Abstract
It will expand on the learnings from discovery phase which reviewed the current/future regulations developing future-proof recommendations for replacing SF6 by assessing the techno-economic performance of different intervention options.
SF6 leakage rates will be analysed to identify the most suitable interventions. Alternative low carbon SF6 disposal methods will be explored with laboratory-scale testing. Site handling of SF6-alternatives especially the gas-blends and complexity with mixture-ratio tolerance will be investigated.
The outcomes of the project will be to increase knowledge of the different intervention options, reduce any risks associated with the large-scale demonstration in the beta phase and key recommendations for industry.
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17/09/25
