8.4 Recycling information
D
econtamination
BPG columns shall be decontaminated before decommissioning and all local regula-
tions shall be followed with regard to scrapping of the equipment.
WARNING
B
efore decommissioning work is performed on the column, make
sure that:
• the column is empty and depressurized.
• relevant energy sources and process feed are disconnected.
• all process wetted areas are clean and decontaminated.
• the column cannot be accidentally re-energized, refilled or re-
contaminated during maintenance.
WARNING
D
ecommissioning. Decontaminate the equipment before
decommissioning to ensure that hazardous residues are removed.
Disposal
W
hen taking BPG columns out of service, the different materials must be separated
and recycled according to national and local environmental regulations.
Recycling of hazardous substances
BPG columns may contain hazardous substances. Make sure that there are no
hazardous substances left in the column prior to recycling.
8 Reference information
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.4 Recycling information
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BPG Columns Operating Instructions 29193223 AB
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