Overview & Events
Research Value
- Guidance on SF6 Alternatives
- Insights into developing regulations
- Reduced SF6 emissions through improved leak detection
- Lowered maintenance cost of GIS and GIL through improved diagnostics
Member Benefits
- Improved reliability of electric service through better reliability and availability
- Improved decision making on new and complex emerging technologies
- 3rd party independent assessments based on well defined test protocols
At A Glance
Gas-Insulated Substations (GIS) and Gas-Insulated Lines (GIL) offer many benefits including compact size, modularity, physical security and protection from pollution and harsh environments. They also present unique challenges in how to reduce SF6 emissions and effectively detect and locate defects. EPRI research is addressing this need through laboratory tests in representative defects. The value provided will be practical and well-informed guidance on GIS and GIL application, use, and management. The GIS and GIL research is focused on two key areas: SF6 alternatives and condition monitoring of GIS/GIL systems.
Research Highlights
EPRI Guidebook on GIS and GIL – 2024 update: In 2024 EPRI will utilize its GIS laboratory to introduce typical defects and assess technologies to reliably detect these defects while the GIS is live. The findings will help the industry in specification and interpretation.
SF6 Alternatives – update on EPRI research and industry trends: In 2024 in depth and valuable insights will be provided on this important topic of alternatives. The findings will guide the industry on how to best respond to the ever-increasing pressures to reduce SF6 emissions and usage.
SF6 leak detection: It’s often difficult to pinpoint SF6 leaks at height without an outage and scaffolding. 2024 research will explore the opportunities and challenges UAVs offer in taking a leak detection payload safely to heights while a substation is energized.
Engagement Opportunities
| Meeting | Date | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPRI Kick Off Webcast: P37.102 Circuit Breakers LifeManagement & P37.108 GIS and GIL (Gas Insulated Substations andlines) Task Force |
February 7 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET |
Webcast | Materials |
| CircuitBreakers & GIS Task Force |
February 19-22 (In-person) February 26-29 (Virtual) |
Charlotte, NC | Meeting Materials |
| Substations2025 ARP Rollout #1 | June 25 10:00 am - 11:30 am ET |
Webcast | Meeting Materials |
| EPRI R&D Project Update: P37.102 Circuit Breakers LifeManagement & P37.108 GIS and GIL (Gas Insulated Substations andlines) | July 18 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET |
Webcast | Meeting Materials |
| Substations2025 ARP Rollout #2 | August 6 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET |
Webcast | Meeting Materials |
| EPRI Substations (Program 37) New Supplemental Launch Webcast | October 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET | Webcast | Meeting Materials |
| P37.102Circuit Breakers Life Management & P37.108 GIS and GIL (Gas InsulatedSubstations and lines) End-of-Year Webcast | November 14 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET |
Webcast | |
| CircuitBreakers & GIS Task Force |
August 19-22 (In-person) August 26-29 (Virtual) |
Charlotte,NC | Meeting Materials |
| EPRIEnd of Year Webcast: P37.102 Circuit Breakers Life Management & P37.108GIS and GIL (Gas Insulated Substations and lines) | December10 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET |
Webcast | Webcast Information |
| Circuit Breakers & GIS Task Force - March 2025 | March 10-13 (In-person)/ March 17-20 (Virtual) | Charlotte, NC | Register Here |