Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for removing polychlorinated biphenyls from electrical apparatus, particularly transformers, to achieve concentration levels of 50 ppm or less as required by the EPA. A dielectric fluid having a relatively low boiling point as compared to polychlorinated biphenyls and other contaminants and in which PCB's are soluble is selected. There is an external cooling loop through which the dielectric fluid is circulated maintaining the temperature and pressure of the transformer within its design limits. There is an external distillation loop where the liquid removed from the transformer is heated to boiling point of the selected dielectric fluid thereby vaporizing the dielectric fluid and leaving the polychlorinated biphenyls in liquid phase in the distillation vessel. The dielectric fluid vapor is then condensed and returned to solubilize remaining PCB's in the transformer.
Abstract:
A method for cleaning and reclassifying electrical apparatus designed for use with PCB fluid electrolytes is described which is capable of operation on the site of the equipment being cleaned and while said equipment is energized.
Abstract:
Method for replacing a coolant containing PCB in electrical induction apparatus having a tank containing the PCB-containing coolant, an electrical winding and porous solid cellulosic electrical insulation immersed in, and impregnated with, the PCB-containing coolant with a substantially PCB-free permanent coolant to convert said electrical apparatus into one in which the rate of elution of PCB into the PCB-free coolant is below the maximum allowable rate of elution into the coolant of an electrical apparatus rated as non-PCB comprising steps of: (a) draining the PCB-containing coolant from said tank; (b) filling the tank with an interim dielectric cooling liquid; (c) electrically operating the apparatus; (d) thereafter draining the interim dielectric cooling liquid containing the eluted PCB from the tank; (e) repeating the cycle of steps (b), (c) and (d) a sufficient number of times until the PCB elution rate does not exceed the rate of 50 ppm PCB based on the weight of the permanent coolant after 90 days of electrical operation; and (f) filling the tank with a substantially PCB-free permanent coolant selected from the group consisting of high boiling, high viscosity, silicone oils, synthetic ester fluids, poly-alpha-olefin oils and hydrocarbon oils.
Abstract:
Method of replacing a PCB-containing coolant in electrical induction apparatus having a vessel containing said PCB-containing coolant, an electrical winding and porous solid cellulosic electrical insulation immersed in, and impregnated with, said PCB-containing coolant with a substantially PCB-free high boiling dielectric permanent coolant into which any residual PCBs elute at no greater than a selected target rate comprising steps of (a) draining the PCB-containing coolant from the vessel, (b) filling the vessel with an interim dielectric coolant, (c) electrically operating the apparatus, (d) removing interim coolant containing eluted PCB, (e) repeating steps (b), (c) and (d) a sufficient number of times until the PCB elution rate does not exceed 5 times a selected target rate, (f) filling the vessel with PCB-free high boiling dielectric silicone oil as coolant, (g) electrically operating the apparatus, (h) thereafter removing the silicone oil coolant containing eluted PCB, (i) repeating steps (f), (g) and (h) a sufficient number of times until the PCB elution rate into the silicone oil is less than the selected target rate, and refilling the vessel with a substantially PCB-free dielectric cooling liquid.
Abstract:
Contaminants of oil fillings of technological units using oil as a cooling, lubricating, insulating, or power medium, are removed by periodically applying a separating working cycle and a pressure working cycle in a vessel connected with the oil system of the technological unit, and returning the cleaned oil to the oil system of the unit. In the course of the separating working cycle, gaseous and liquid contaminants in the vessel are brought to boiling by under-pressure generated by a reversible pump; a gas-liquid cushion created thereby above the oil surface in the vessel is displaced from the vessel in the course of the following pressure working cycle, which is caused by the reverse action of the pump, while the cleaned oil is returned to the oil system of the technological unit. Both cycles are repeated as often as required to clean the oil to the desired degree.
Abstract:
The arrangement includes an enclosed container containing therein high voltage electrical components. A dielectric oil is disposed in and completely fills the container. A volume/pressure compensator is fastened to the bottom inner surface of the enclosed container with the compensator including a confined compressible dielectric material compatible with the dielectric oil chemically, thermally and structurally.
Abstract:
A conservator system for transformers includes a conservator tank. The apparatus is filled with oil which is saturated with a non-combustible gas. The conservator tank is connected by conduits to the top and if suitable also to the bottom of the transformer tank, respectively. The top of the conservator tank is filled with free non-combustible gas. A bag of flexible material is arranged in the top of the conservator tank and the interior of this bag is connected to the atmosphere so that it separates the oil and the gas in the tank from the atmosphere.
Abstract:
The cooling oil in large electrical transformers is purified, by having sorbed water and gases removed, by means of a vacuum treatment vessel permanently plumbed to the transformer. The desorbing treatment is carried out while the transformer is live, so that the oil needs little or no extra heat supplied before it can be treated.
Abstract:
AN APPARATUS FOR DRYING GASES PASSING INTO OR OUT OF AN OTHERWISE CLOSED CHAMBER. SAID APPARATUS COMPRISES A TRANSPARENT CONTAINER FOR DESICCANT. A MEANS TO CONTROL THE ADMISSION OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR INTO THE DESICCANT CONTAINER, AND A RELEASABLE MEANS FOR EASILY REMOVING THE DESICCANT FROM ITS CONTAINER.