Electrical Utility Industry incorporates ecoStop® Technology In Comprehensive Spill Control Plans

Source: Royal Environmental Systems, Inc.

Project:        Sub-Station Spill Prevention / Control for Electrical Utility Industry (USEPA – Regulation 40CFR112)
Location:        States of Oregon and Washington
Installed Technology:        ecoStop® Spill Control Valve
Installation Date:        2002 - 2005

The Electrical Utility Industry has been required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to implement a comprehensive action plan for potential catastrophic spill events. Every transformer sub-station whether manned, remote or hydro in nature, must have a Spill Prevention Countermeasure Control Plan (SPCCP) designed for that specific site.

Most transformer facilities have a response plan to a spill event. The USEPA, 40CFR112 Federal Regulation was amended on July 17, 2002. This amendment isintended for large volume transformer sites that inherently have a high risk of mechanical failure.

The ecoStop spill control technology is considered a Best Available Technology (BAT) component of anover-all SPCC Plan. It should be noted the ecoStop isonly a component of the overall plan prepared by the engineer responsible for that SPCC Plan. Pacific Northwest clients utilizing the ecoStop Spill Control Technology include:

  • Portland General Electric (PGE)
  • Bonneville Power Administration (DOE)
  • Springfield, Oregon Utility District
  • Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
  • US Army Corp of Engineers

Royal Environmental Systems, Inc. assists the engineer in the design of comprehensive plans utilizing the ecoStop technology. These cost-effective plans are designed for maximum performance and include flow regulation as well as off-line overflow reservoirs.

SOURCE: Royal Environmental Systems, Inc.