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Document ID (ISN)53387
CIS number 90-576
ISSN - Serial title Informationsforum Arbeitsschutz
Year 1989
Convention or series no.
Title Damage of a chlophen-containing transformer requires extensive clean-up and reveals weaknesses of safety system
Original title Schadensfall an einem Clophen-Transformator erfordert aufwendige Sanierung und deckt Schwächen im Sicherheitssystem auf [in German]
Bibliographic information 1989, No.17, p.1-8.
Abstract A short-circuit led to overheating and pollutant release from a transformer in the switching station of a sports stadium when a circuit breaker failed. An alternative switching mechanism is described. Clean-up operations for removal of released tetrachloro-dibenzofuran included demolition of some walls and washing of more remote walls, doors and floors with a special agent.
Descriptors (primary) polychlorinated biphenyls; Chlophens; decontamination; transformers; chlorinated benzofurans
Descriptors (secondary) disposal of harmful waste; switchgear; short-circuiting; 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzofuran; fail safety; safety by design; cleaning
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Power generation and distribution
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Ionizing radiation
Halogenated hydrocarbons
Heterocyclic compounds