To make sure that your oil-immersed transformer should be not polluted with PCB, a sample of
dielectric liquid should be taken for testing.
Two possibilities are open to you
Determining the PCB content:
The dielectric taken from your transformer should be chromatographically analysed in the vapour
phase, in an accredited laboratory.
Decontamination (or pollution control):
The aim is not to change your equipment (if it is not old), but rather to bring it into line with
the January 2001 decree.
This is feasible if the level of pollution is below 1000 ppm*.
Replacement and certified destruction:
This guarantees that your equipment is brand new, complies with the latest standards
and meets your specific requirements. The procedure for destroying hazardous products is strictly observed.
Destroying polluted equipment:
This operation involves : the removal of the equipment from the installation site transportation in accordance with regulations on hazardous materials storage in an approved facility, if necessary transportation to an approved destruction facility the destruction of insulating materials and wood in this facility, once the equipment has been
dismantled and any recyclable metal components have been removed. Only an approved destruction facility can issue the official certificate of destruction, as required by the law: you remain responsible for your equipment until this document is delivered. Schneider is able to take care of the whole procedure for you.
New equipment:
This guide, which is based on current installation standards and our own experience,
will be invaluable to you in deciding whether to choose an oil-immersed or a cast-resin transformer.
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the removal of the equipment from the installation site