Power Plant Transformer Fire Remediation

TRANSFORM FIRE PROBLEM

Remtech responded to a transformer fire/explosion in central Georgia. A bushing pole insulator shorted out causing a fire/explosion that activated the fire water deluge extinguishing system. Debris (porcelain, paper) from the insulators was broadcast over 300 ft from transformer.  An estimated 500 gallons of dielectric fluid were released to fire containment basins, oil/water separator, power company grounds, and a detention pond.

POWER PLANT EXPLOSION SOLUTION

Remtech’s site remediation activities included:

‣ Soil above grounding grids removed

‣ Contaminated soils loaded into rolloffs

‣ Oil removed from detention basin

‣ Steam cleaned transformer shells

‣ Steam cleaned fire water retention basins

‣ Cleaned in ground oil water separator

‣ 150,000 gals of fire contact water treated

‣ Runoff water treated with mobile system  

‣ Confirmation performance sampling

‣ Restored power station soil & gravel cover

POWER PLANT TRANSFORMER EXPLOSION REMEDIATION COST/BENEFITS

Treatment of fire mineral oil contact water with Remtech's mobile oil/water separator, bag and carbon filtration system.  Saved over $70,000 in contaminated water transport and disposal with Remtech's mobile treatment system.