NOPOWSR 5976 GB
22
ABB / PTMV
SafeRing / SafePlus
SF6 insulated ring main unit and compact switchgear
Installation and operating instructions
7.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
1.
LIFE EXPECTANCY OF PRODUCT
The product is developed in compliance with the requirements denoted by IEC 298. The design incorporates a life span under indoor
service conditions exceeding 30 years (IEC 298 annex GG).
The switchgear is gas-tight with an expected diffusion rate of less than 0.1 % per annum. Referring to the reference-pressure of 1.4 bar,
the switchgear will maintain gas-tightness and a gas-pressure better than 1.3 bar* throughout its designed life span. *) at 20
o
C.
2.RECYCLING CAPABILITY
Raw Material
Amount
% of total
Re-
Environmental effects
weight
cycle
& recycle/reuse processes
– 320kg
Iron
132,80 kg
42,53%
Yes
Separate, utilise in favour of new source (ore)
Stainless steel
83,20 kg
24,93%
Yes
Separate, utilise in favour of new source (ore)
Copper
43,98 kg
14,09%
Yes
Separate, utilise in favour of new source (ore)
Brass
2,30 kg
0,74%
Yes
Separate, utilise in favour of new source (ore)
Aluminium
8,55 kg
2,74%
Yes
Separate, utilise in favour of new source (ore)
Zinc
3,90 kg
1,25%
Yes
Separate, utilise in favour of new source (ore)
Silver
0,075 kg
0,024
Yes
Electrolysis, utilise in favour of new source
Thermoplastic
5,07 kg
1,63%
Yes
Make granulate, re-use or apply as energy superior
additive in refuse incineration
Epoxy incl.
60% quartz
26,75 kg
8,35 %
Yes
Grind to powder and use as high-grade energy additive
in cement mill
Rubber
1,35 kg
0,42 %
Yes
High-grade energy additive in refuse incineration
Dielectric oil
0,21 kg
0,066 %
Yes
Reclaim or use as High-grade energy additive
in refuse incineration
SF
6
gas
3,24 kg
1,04%
Yes
ABB AS in Skien reclaims used SF
6
gas.
Total for recycling
311,44kg
97,25 %
Not specified *
9,00 kg
*Stickers, Film-foils, powder coating, screws, nuts,
tiny components, grease ….
Total weight **
320,00 kg
100 %
Packing foil
0,2 kg
Yes
High-grade energy additive in refuse incineration
Wooden pallet
21,5 kg
Yes
Re-use or use as energy additive in refuse incineration
**)All figures are collected from CCF 3-way unit with arc suppresser.
3.END-OF-LIFE
ABB Distribusjon is committed to the protection of the environment and adhere to ISO 14001 standards. It is our obligation to facilitate end-of-life
recycling for our products.
There exist no explicit requirements for how to handle discarded switchgears at end-of-life. ABB’s recycling service is according to IEC 1634
edition 1995 section 6: «
End of life of SF
6
filled equipment
» and in particular 6.5.2.a: «
Low decomposition
»: «
No special action is required; non-
recoverable parts can be disposed of normally according to local regulations
.»
We also recommend ABB’s website : http://www.abb.com/sf6 .
ABB AS, Power Technology Medium Voltage Products in Skien is equipped to reclaim SF
6
gas from discarded switchgears.