Webinaire Paolo Errante

In modern industrial societies, crucial activities like production, transport, and healthcare rely heavily on electric energy. The electric system, comprising transmission, primary distribution, and secondary distribution networks, ensures a balance between production and consumption. Maintaining standard frequencies and voltages is critical to prevent grid failures and their wide-ranging impacts. High Voltage Circuit Breakers (HVCBs) play a key role in ensuring service continuity. However, environmental concerns with sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) in HVCBs prompt exploration of alternatives. This work discusses a spray injection device using carbon dioxide (CO2) to improve interruption.