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Raw Material
Weight (kg)
% of total
weight
Recycle
Environmental effects & recycle/reuse processes
Iron
132,80
42,53
Yes
Separate, utilise in favour of new source (ore)
Stainless steel
83,20
24,93
Yes
Separate, utilise in favour of new source (ore)
Copper
43,98
14,09
Yes
Separate, utilise in favour of new source (ore)
Brass
2,30
0,74
Yes
Separate, utilise in favour of new source (ore)
Aluminium
8,55
2,74
Yes
Separate, utilise in favour of new source (ore)
Zinc
3,90
1,25
Yes
Separate, utilise in favour of new source (ore)
Silver
0,075
0,024
Yes
Electrolysis, utilise in favour of new source
Thermoplastic
5,07
1,63
Yes
Make granulate, re-use or apply as energy superior
additive in refuse incineration
Epoxy incl. 60% quartz
26,75
8,35
Yes
Grind to powder and use as high-grade energy additive in cement mill
Rubber
1,35
0,42
Yes
High-grade energy additive in refuse incineration
Dielectric oil
0,21
0,066
Yes
Reclaim or use as high-grade energy additive in refuse incineration
SF
6
gas
3,24
1,04
Yes
ABB AS in Skien reclaims used SF
6
gas
Total recyclables
311,42
97,81
Unspecified*
9,00
No
*Stickers, film foils, powder coating, screws, nuts, grease....
Total weight **
320
100
Packing foil
0,20
Yes
High-grade energy additive in refuse incineration
Wooden pallet
21,50
Yes
Re-use or use as energy additive in refuse incineration
21.2 RECYCLING CAPABILITY
**) All figures are collected from CCF 3-way unit with fuse canisters
21. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
21.1 LIFE EXPECTANCY OF PRODUCT
The product is developed in compliance with the requirements
denoted by IEC 62271-200. The design incorporates a life
span under indoor service conditions exceeding 30 years (IEC
62271-200 annex GG).
The switchgear is gas-tight with an expected diffusion rate of
less than 0.1 % per annum. Referring to the reference-pressu-
re 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.
21.3 END-OF-LIFE
ABB AS, Electrification Products division, 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 dis-
carded switchgears at end-of-life. ABB’s recycling service is
according to IEC 1634 edition 1995 section 6: «End of life of
SF6 filled equipment» and in particular 6.5.2.a: «Low decom-
position»: «No special action is required; non-recoverable
parts can be disposed of normally according to local regulati-
ons.»
We also recommend ABB’s website : http://www.abb.com/sf6
ABB AS, Electrification Products division in Skien is equipped
to reclaim SF
6
gas from discarded switchgears.
