Recycling And Disposal - Siemens GEAFOL Operating Instructions Manual

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Recycling and disposal

GEAFOL/CARECO- transformers have advantages at the end
of their life cycle: Without risk to the environment, 94 per-
cent of the material can be recycled.
Protecting the environment and conserving its resources
are high priority corporate goals for us. A worldwide envi-
ronmental management system in accordance with ISO
14001 ensures compliance with the law and sets high
standards. Environmentally friendly design, technical
safety and health protection are fixed for our products.
Please observe country-specific laws for the disposal.
Recyclable materials in components
Separate the components for recycling according to the
following categories:

Electronic scrap, e.g. sensors

Ferrous scrap (transformer core, press frame)

Aluminum (winding upper and lower voltage coil)

Non-ferrous metals, copper, brass (power lines, leads)

Insulating materials (winding of upper and undervolt-
age coil)
Relevant standards
No. Heading
IEC 60076-11 Power transformers
Part 11: Dry-type transformer
IEC 60076-1 Power transformers
Part 1: General
IEC 60076-3 Power transformers
Part 3: Insulation levels, dielectric tests and
external clearances in air
IEC 60076-5 Power transformers
Part 5: Ability to withstand short circuit
IEC 60076-10 Power transformers
Part 10: Determination of sound levels
IEC 60076-12 Power transformers
Part 12: Loading guide for dry-type power
transformers
IEC 60076-16 Power transformers
Part 16: Transformers for wind turbines
applications
IEC 61936-1 Power installations exceeding 1 kV a.c. –
Part 1: Common rules
EN 50708-2-1 Power transformers - Additional European
requirements: Part 2-1 Medium power
transformer - General requirements
EN 50708-3-1 Power transformers - Additional European
requirements: Part 2-1 Large power trans-
former - General requirements
IEC 60721-3- Classification of environmental conditions -
4 Part 3-4: Classification of groups of envi-
ronmental parameters and their severities
IEEE Std. Standard General Requirements for Dry-
C57.12.01 Type Distribution and Power Transformers
IEEE Std. Standard Test Code for Dry-Type Distribu-
C57.12.91 tion and Power Transformers
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