DANSK DSF/FPREN IEC 63360 PDF

This document specifies the quality of gases alternative to SF6 for use in electrical power equipment. Detection techniques, covering in-situ portable instrumentation, applicable to the analysis of gases alternative to SF6 prior to the introduction of these gases into the electrical power equipment, are also described in this document. Information about gases alternative to SF6 by-products and the procedure for evaluating the potential effects of gases alternative to SF6 and its by-products on human health are covered by IEC 63359 and IEC 62271-4, their handling and disposal being carried out according to international, national and local regulations with regard to the impact on the environment and the safety of operators. It is the responsibility of the gas manufacturer to provide sufficient information for safe handling of gases alternative to SF6 and a risk assessment, in accordance with international, national, and local regulations. For gases alternative to SF6 not mentioned in this document the electrical power equipment manufacturer and/or gas manufacturer shall provide the information indicated in this document. It is the intention of this document to include such gases alternative to SF6 in a next edition or in amendments to this edition. This document provides information to prepare risk assessment associated with the use of gases alternative to SF6. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to establish appropriate health and safety practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.