Polychlorinated biphenyls: regulations and substitutes

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Inf. Circ. - U.S., Bur. Mines; (United States)

OSTI ID:5646484

Westin, R A; Barruss, R P; Woodcock, B; King, R L

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) have been widely utilized as fire-resistant dielectric coolants in electrical equipment used in mining applications, including transformers, capacitors, electric motors, and electromagnets. In addition, PCB's have been used in hydraulic fluids and heat-transfer fluids and are present in many oil-filled transformers. The Environmental Protection Agency recently banned the manufacture of PCB's and equipment using PCB's, and imposed strict requirements on the continued use and disposal of existing PCB equipment. This manual discusses EPA requirements, suggests ways to decrease the risks resulting from continued use of PCB equipment, and surveys non-PCB equipment available as replacements for equipment used in mines.

• Research Organization: Versar Inc, Springfield, Va
• OSTI ID: 5646484
• Journal Information: Inf. Circ. - U.S., Bur. Mines; (United States), Vol. 8838
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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