Life Cycle Assessment of Medium Voltage SF₆-Free Switchgears: A Comparative Analysis


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Togay A., Duzkaya H., Dogan B.

2025 12th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ICEEE), İstanbul, Türkiye, 24 Ekim 2025, ss.65-69, (Tam Metin Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1109/iceee67194.2025.11261959
  • Basıldığı Şehir: İstanbul
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.65-69
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The environmental impacts of medium voltage (MV) switchgear have become a central concern due to regulatory changes and the urgent need for sustainable energy infrastructure. This study presents a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) of the CCF and CCV blocks, an SF₆-free and vacuum-interrupted medium voltage switchgear designed by different brands. The evaluation follows ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards. It covers the entire product life cycle, including manufacturing, distribution, use, and end-of-life stages, using the PEF EF 3.0 methodology and the EIME v6.1.1 software for Xiria 630 CCF. The results emphasize the environmental advantages of AIR/vacuum technologies and highlight areas for further improvement, such as increased use of recycled materials and renewable energy. This study reinforces the critical role of eco-design strategies in advancing sustainable MV switchgear solutions.