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SorbWeb Plus Product Summary
Effective Solutions for Secondary Oil Leak Containment For full PDF (illustrated) click here SorbWebTM Plus Secondary Oil Containment System (SOC) Kinectrics has further developed the original SorbWebTM system design to include a layer of oil absorbing co-polymer. To differentiate this design revision from the previous system, it is called SorbWebTM Plus. As in the original system, SorbWebTM Plus will allow rainwater to pass through easily, collecting oil if a transformer leaks. Now, in a catastrophic failure in which transformer oil spills over the SorbWebTM Plus SOC system, the co-polymer seals the containment area. The sealing is permanent, giving operators sufficient time to take remedial action. A SorbWebTM Plus demonstration system set up in the Kinectrics environmental lab has been saturated with several inches of oil and has remained effectively sealed for more than a year. SorbWebTM Plus Trays & Catch Basin Oil Interceptors In order to properly manage chronic transformer leaks, Kinectrics has developed SorbTray. SorbTray is based on the same principles as the SorbWebTM Plus SOC. Oil will be retained by the tray placed under a leak, while water is allowed to percolate through without retention. Kinectrics can design and build SorbTray with different oil collection capacities. SorbWebTM Plus SorbSealsFlanges and similar connection points within a transformer are major sources of leaks in electrical units. In order to minimize or eliminate oil leaks in these locations, Kinectrics has developed the SorbSeal system which, when installed around a leaking flange, will slow and potentially seal the leak. The seal is a temporary measure that allows utility owners to control and manage leaks until the transformer can be permanently fixed. SorbSeal has a rubbery consistency that does not present any impediment to disassembly of the flange when the repair work is implemented. Oil leaking from transformers is adsorbed by the adsorption layer of the tray. When the adsorption layer is saturated, additional oil seeps downward, reacting with the oil absorbing co-polymer sealing the tray or interceptor. Based on the leak rate, SorbTray can be designed to remain in place functioning effectively for a prolonged period of time. Once the tray seals, the contents can be removed and disposed of, following required corporate oil waste management guidelines. The old cartridge can be replaced with fresh material and returned to service. For more information, contact David Marttila, 416.207.6000 x5891
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