Transformer oil disposal requires the expertise of an environmentally conscience company such as Industrial Surplus Inc. to eliminate the product safely. The oil is specially formulated to cool the transformer and prevent the device from overheating.
Transformer oil must be able to withstand high temperatures for a long time period. Furthermore, the oil is assisted in its cooling responsibility from outside radiators that move the oil through a natural convection process. Transformers have a long process of drying and use an internal heating method along with a vacuum to make sure that the device has eliminated all water vapor prior to the addition of oil, which will ensure proper cooling.
After PCBs were prohibited in 1979, companies began using non PCB oil to run their transformers. Fortunately, this type of oil can still be disposed of with environmental safety. Currently, oils with a concentration that includes PCBs higher than five parts for every million is considered toxic, which has encouraged additional testing in both the laboratory and out in the field.
In most cases, transformer oil is a non-hazardous substance called fluorinated hydrocarbons while Ester is synthetic oil that is safe for sea-life as it’s produced to biodegrade. Furthermore, the new oils are more stable with greater flash points than traditional mineral oil.
Transformer oils must stand-up to extreme stresses from electrical and mechanical components. Also, the possibility of contamination from other gears can change the initial chemical solution of the oil, which causes the substance to become ineffective. Therefore, the oil must be reviewed intermittently to confirm its effectiveness.
When ecologically concerned transformer oil importers are in need of a disposal service, they may be interested in the recovery process. The recycling method is better for the environment than incineration as the oil is treated with specially formulated chemicals to remove the chlorine. Fortunately, companies can turn to oil transformer disposal in Washington for their elimination needs.
