GE OTCF - Final Disposal of Transformer Parts; Component Disposal Recommendations

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10. FINAL DISPOSAL OF THE TRANSFORMER PARTS AFTER LIFE TIME
The high voltage instruments transformers are made of the following components, which after life
time require a properly disposal to prevent environmental contamination:
Components Recommended Disposal
Metallic materials Metal recycling company
Resin
and materials satur
ated
with resin
Industrial landfill, properly licensed by the
state’s responsible agency.
Oil (PCB
-
free)
–
classified as Class I hazardous
residue
Oil
refinery at a company which is properly
licensed to perform such an activity
Materi
al contaminated with
oil
Co
-
processing or incineration at a company
which is properly licensed by the state’s
responsible agency.
Porcelain insulator
Industrial landfill,
properly licensed by the
state’s responsible agency.
Other materials
Industrial lan
dfill, properly lice
nsed
by the
state’s responsible agency.
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.