An extensive review of developments in SF₆ switchgear covering fundamental properties of SF₆, interrupter types, characteristics and associated operating mechanisms, arc modelling and computer aided methods for interrupter design and evaluation.

• Chapter 1: Introduction


• Chapter 2: Fundamental properties of SF₆


• Chapter 3: Types of SF₆ Interrupters


• Chapter 4: Characteristics of SF₆ Interrupters


• Chapter 5: Arc modelling and computer-aided methods for interrupter-design evaluation


• Chapter 6: Impact of SF₆ technology upon transmission switchgear


• Chapter 7: Impact of SF₆ technology upon distribution and utility switchgear


• Chapter 8: Operating mechanisms for SF₆ circuit breakers


• Chapter 9: Impact of SF₆ technology upon regulations, testing and instrumentation


• Chapter 10: Conclusions