GE OSKF - PROPER DISPOSAL OF TRANSFORMERS COMPONENTS AFTER LIFESPAN

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10. PROPER DISPOSAL OF
TRANSFORMERS COMPONENTS
AFTER LIFESPAN
The instrument transformers are mainly
composed of the following components,
which after transformer’s lifespans
require a properly disposal in order to
prevent environmental contamination.
Components Recommended
Disposal
Metallic materials Metal recycling
company
Resin and materials
saturated with resin
Oil disposing
company properly
licensed to perform
such
activity
Oil (PCB-free) –
classified as Class I
hazardous residue
Oil disposing
company properly
licensed to perform
such activity
Material
contaminated with
oil
Co-processing or
incineration at a
company properly
licensed
Porcelain insulator Industrial landfill
properly licensed
Other materials Industrial landfill
properly licensed
The disposal of oil and components
contaminated with oil directly into the soil
or water is prohibited.
For further information or clarifications,
contact GE environment department: +55
35 36297112.