Tranformer retrofit/replacement program: a safe and assured option for phasing out PCBs

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Electr. Forum; (United States)

OSTI ID:5875025

Lloyd, M B

Although there are uncertainties about the effects of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), they are nonetheless strictly regulated and a source of public concern. In many instances, PCB spills have been highly publicized, and can result in financial liabilities and adverse public reaction to those owning PCB-filled equipment. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued regulations governing the use, storage and disposal of PCBs. By EPA definition, any transformer containing a liquid with a PCB concentration of 50 to 499 ppm is considered a PCB contaminated transformer, 500 ppm and above would be considered a PCB transformer. There are four options available to the owners of PCB transformers who must reduce the risk of exposure: relocation; containment; retrofill or refill, and retrofit or replace. These options are discussed.

• Research Organization: General Electric Power Co., Rome, GA
• OSTI ID: 5875025
• Journal Information: Electr. Forum; (United States), Journal Name: Electr. Forum; (United States) Vol. 10:2; ISSN ELFOD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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200300* -- Electric Power Engineering-- Power Transmission & Distribution-- (-1989)
24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
AROMATICS
CHLORINATED AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
CONTAMINATION
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
HALOGENATED AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
INSULATING OILS
OILS
ORGANIC CHLORINE COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
REGULATIONS
RETROFITTING
TRANSFORMERS