PCB-contaminated oil problem less than formerly thought, according to survey

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Electr. Light Power; (United States)

OSTI ID:5819126

A survey of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination of insulating oils now reduces previous estimates five times to 100 million gallons, which could be replaced with a one-year supply of mineral oil. The new data shows that the contaminated oil can be disposed of instead of treated and reused. The data accuracy is estimated at plus-or-minus 20%. The survey also shows that utilities account for only 162 million pounds of PCB. The remainder of the 1.4 billion pounds produced since 1929 is in nonutility transformers, fluorescent-light ballasts, and other equipment. 4 tables. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5819126
• Journal Information: Electr. Light Power; (United States), Journal Name: Electr. Light Power; (United States) Vol. 60:1; ISSN ELLPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CHLORINATED AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
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