Dry Ice Cleaning High Voltage Electrical Distribution Equipment by Strength H2O! Schedule A Free Consultation Today, Call 313-284-0363 or visit [ Ссылка ]
Electrical substations play a crucial role in facilitating high-voltage, high-current power distribution from power plants to homes and businesses. They house essential equipment and machinery without which many activities, ranging from charging a simple cell phone to operating an entire airport, would not be feasible or convenient.
Given the critical nature of their function, it is of utmost importance to address the risk of flashover fires in electrical substations. A flashover fire can be extremely dangerous and has the potential to cause significant damage to the equipment, disrupt power supply, and pose serious safety hazards to personnel.
Therefore, implementing effective measures to prevent flashover fires is paramount. This entails employing robust insulation materials, conducting regular inspections, and maintaining proper clearance distances between conductive elements to minimize the risk of arcing and sparking. Additionally, installing fire detection and suppression systems can significantly enhance the substation's overall safety.
By proactively addressing the possibility of flashover fires, we can ensure the continued reliability and stability of electrical substations, enabling uninterrupted power distribution to support our daily lives and vital services.
SUBSTATION AND SWITCH GEAR DRY ICE CLEANING SERVICES
Dry ice cleaning has proven to be a highly effective and practical method for purging contaminants from energized electrical equipment with ratings of up to 34.5 kV. Contaminants like dust, salt spray, dirt, and ash can significantly compromise the dielectric strength of insulating materials. When this occurs, leakage currents can surge over the insulating surface, leading to electrical breakdown due to surface tracking. This unfortunate condition often results in flashovers, causing damage to electrical equipment, unplanned service disruptions, and safety hazards.
Strength H2O's CO2 cleaning process utilizes solid CO2 in the form of shavings or pellets, which are propelled through an insulated wand with a specialized nozzle at a precise pressure. These high-density dry ice particles, roughly the size of salt granules, gain rapid acceleration through compressed air in a dry air blast line. To achieve this, a compressor capable of delivering 150 pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure at a flow rate of 350 cubic feet per minute is required.
When the CO2 particles make contact with the contaminated surface of the equipment, they effectively dislodge and remove the contaminants without causing any harm to the insulating or underlying materials. As a result, leakage currents can be reduced by more than 96%, significantly enhancing the safety and reliability of the electrical equipment.
By employing CO2 cleaning, maintenance personnel can maintain the optimal performance of electrical equipment and prevent potential flashovers, ensuring uninterrupted service and safeguarding against costly damage and safety risks.
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Dry Ice Cleaning High Voltage Electrical Distribution Equipment by Strength H2O! Schedule A Free Consultation Today, Call 313-284-0363 or visit [ Ссылка ]
