Revolutionizing Outdoor Substation Safety: Fluorinated Gas-Insulated Current Transformer Solution
The Challenge:
In fire-sensitive environments like urban substations and forested areas, conventional SF₆-insulated or oil-filled outdoor current transformers (CTs) present critical risks: SF₆ is a potent greenhouse gas (GWP = 23,500), while mineral oil insulation carries inherent flammability hazards, increasing fire risk and environmental liability.
Our Solution: Low-Flammability Gas-Insulated Outdoor CT
We introduce a next-generation outdoor CT solution designed explicitly for fire risk mitigation and environmental sustainability, utilizing advanced Fluoronitrile/CO₂ blended gas insulation (GWP < 1,000; >90% reduction vs. SF₆).
Core Technology: Fire-Safe Gas Insulation
- Fluoronitrile/CO₂ Blend: Replaces SF₆ and oil with an eco-friendly insulating gas mixture.
- Ultra-Low Flammability: Significantly reduces ignition risk compared to oil-based systems and offers enhanced safety over traditional dry-air or SF₆ alternatives.
- Exceptional Dielectric Strength: Maintains high insulation performance comparable to SF₆, ensuring reliable operation at high voltages under diverse weather conditions.
- Low Global Warming Potential (GWP < 10% of SF₆): Critically reduces the climate impact of substation assets.
- Sealed, Robust Tank: Engineered welded steel tank providing a permanent gas-tight enclosure, impervious to moisture, contamination, and long-term environmental degradation.
Key Features & Safety Systems
- Integrated Gas Management:
- Continuous Pressure Monitoring: Real-time sensors track gas density within the CT core.
- Automatic Gas-Replenishment: Active valves add pre-mixed gas from integrated reservoirs if pressure drops below operational thresholds, ensuring consistent insulation integrity without manual intervention. Eliminates sudden failures.
- Inherent Fire Risk Reduction:
- Non-Flammable Insulation: Removes the ignition source represented by insulating oil.
- Sealed System: Prevents internal arcing from causing external fires or explosions.
- Metal Enclosure: Provides inherent fire resistance and containment.
- Lifecycle Sustainability:
- Recyclable Components: Steel tank, aluminum conductors, and copper windings designed for >95% material recovery.
- Eco-Gas: Supports utility decarbonization targets (ESG reporting).
Target Use Cases: High Risk = High Value
This solution delivers maximum impact in environments where fire poses unacceptable threats:
- High Fire-Risk Environments: Substations bordering forests (wildfire zones), dry grasslands, or industrial areas.
- Urban & Critical Infrastructure: Dense city centers, hospitals, data centers, airports – where fire must be prevented at all costs.
- Regulatory Sensitive Areas: Locations with strict fire codes, environmental protection zones, or mandated SF₆ phase-out.
- Hard-to-Access Sites: Remote locations where preventative maintenance or emergency response is logistically difficult and costly.
Benefits Summary
- Fire Prevention: Dramatically lowers substation ignition risk through non-flammable insulation and sealed design.
- Environmental Leadership: Eliminates SF₆ emissions and cuts carbon footprint significantly (Low GWP gas).
- Operational Reliability: Continuous monitoring & auto-replenishment ensure 24/7 performance with reduced maintenance.
- Reduced Liability: Mitigates fire-related operational, environmental, and reputational risks.
- Future-Proof: Aligns with global regulations phasing out SF₆ and demanding sustainable grid infrastructure.
