Gas Types for Positive-Pressure Electrical Equipment
The protective gases used in positive-pressure electrical equipment should be non-flammable and incapable of ignition on their own. Dagdag pa, Ang mga gas na ito ay hindi dapat ikompromiso ang integridad ng positibong presyon ng enclosure, ang mga lagusan nito, at mga koneksyon, nor should they affect the normal functioning of the electrical equipment.
Kaya nga, clean air and some inert gases, like nitrogen, are suitable for providing protection.
Gayunpaman, it’s important to note that when using inert gases as protective agents, there should be awareness about the potential asphyxiation hazards they pose.
Temperature of the Gas
Ang temperatura of the protective gas at the inlet of the positive-pressure enclosure should typically not exceed 40°C. This is a crucial consideration.
In certain special scenarios, the temperature of the protective gas may rise or fall significantly. Sa gayong mga kaso, the maximum or minimum permissible temperature should be clearly marked on the casing of the positive-pressure electrical equipment. Minsan nga, it’s also necessary to consider how to prevent the impairment of electrical components due to excessively high temperatures, how to avoid freezing at low temperatures, and how to prevent the “paghinga” effect caused by alternating high and low temperatures.