At SuperGrid Institute we have been studying the partial discharge characteristics observed within different gases on our dedicated test platform, as part of Work Package 15 of the European PROMOTioN project.

The aim was to evaluate the effect of SF6 alternative gases on the partial discharge characteristics and study the effectiveness of different monitoring systems. This research was carried out with a view to developing more eco-friendly, SF6-free, Direct Current Gas Insulated Switchgear (DC GIS).

Find out more about this compelling project by watching the video that concluded our participation in the PROMOTioN project in early September!

Once again, we would like to take the opportunity to thank our project partners and WP15 group leader Uwe Riechert, Senior Principle Engineer, Hitachi ABB Power Grids, Switzerland.

Watch below our contribution to the PROMOTioN Breakout Session 1: Offshore HVDC Grid Technology about HVDC GIS technology and demonstrator: