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Transformers transfer energy from one circuit to another and are integral to many companies' power supply. They also allow businesses using power distribution systems to adjust the voltage to their ideal levels. Transformers use oil to insulate and cool their electrical components and add protection from the elements. If the oil leaks, the transformer's efficiency will decrease. When these leaks…

If your facility stores a lot of oil, you likely must meet the demands of the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule. Calculating secondary containment is essential to staying compliant and mitigating environmental harm, but oil berm capacity depends on many factors. Thankfully, with the right information, you can determine how much secondary containment you need to comply and prevent a…

As the winter months continue, extreme temperatures can increase oil's viscosity and thickness. During an oil spill, the freezing conditions may damage pipelines and surrounding environments. When you have a proactive solution, you can contain the oil and perform a quicker recovery. Why You Need Oil Spill Containment in Cold Weather During colder seasons, soil swelling and upward movement can…

Transformer oil containment practices vary throughout the industry, and different jurisdictions may require oil containment for station permitting. Utilities have environmental standards dictating what levels of oil containment are required at their stations for various types of oil-filled equipment. Avista Utilities in Spokane, WA, has developed a new standard for transformer oil containment with the introduction of a new, minimum-maintenance,…

Posted: 9/14/17 Transformer oil leaks and spills have been an on-going issue and concern in the utility industry for decades. Today’s heightened environmental awareness, tougher regulatory and jurisdictional requirements, and potential liabilities around oil cleanup require utilities to take a closer look at spill prevention and containment practices. The booth from SPI Solidification Products International at the Solar Power International…

New York - Eighteen months after the installation of a Petro-Barrier™ 4-unit system, the substation caught on fire and approximately 200 gallons of transformer oil leaked out of the mushroom on top of the transformer. All the oil made its way to the patented SPI Petro-Barrier and none of it ever leaked. Media that had reacted with the oil was…

The Mini “Plug That Leak” Day was held on July 26th at the SPI Northford, CT, manufacturing facility. This event was a scaled-down version of past events and was designed to accommodate a few key accounts, along with utility and engineering professionals located in the Northeast. Bill Gannon- President of SPI, personally lead the way as this group witnessed SPI…