Document ID (ISN) | 53387 |
CIS number |
90-576 |
ISSN - Serial title |
Informationsforum Arbeitsschutz |
Year |
1989 |
Convention or series no. |
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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
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Ionizing radiation Halogenated hydrocarbons Heterocyclic compounds
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