PCB Detox Treatment
Sumamry
Polychlorinated biphenyl, PCB for short, is widely known as a toxic substance which caused the Kanemi Incident in Japan. Since 1974, the production, the use and import of PCB have been prohibited, while the Japanese government law enacted in 2001 prescribes July 2016 as the mandatory deadline for disposal.
TOYO's Approach and Solution
Among technologies for the disposal of electric equipment containing PCB such as transformers, capacitors, etc., TOYO has focused on the treatment of contaminated casing and internals (so-called “Container treatment”) . Since the 1990s, TOYO has been active for detoxification and recycling through the precision cleaning by organic solvents.
In the detox of low level PCB, it is very important how efficiently to process PCB detox because the handling PCB waste volume is enormous. Alternatively, the detox of high-level PCB waste requires careful measures to keep personnel in safe working conditions.
Project
Container treatment facilities for transformers containing low-density PCB
- Kanto Region Recycling Center that started operation in November 2003
- Tohoku Region Recycling Center that started operation in January 2008
- Chubu Region Recycling Center that started operation in May 2008
Pre-treatment facilities (container treatment, sorting, ventilation gas treatment, etc.) of high-density PCB waste treatment centers
- PCB Waste Treatment Center in Kita Kyushu City that started operation in December 2004 (Phase 1)
- PCB Waste Treatment Center in Kita Kyushu City that started operation in April 2009 (Phase 2)
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It is most essential to treat toxic substances safely for disposal considering efficiency. With experiences and technologies cultivated in nuclear engineering and plant engineering, TOYO continues in its commitment to the environmental business.
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