Jaco Electrical Services
JACO Construction is pleased to provide the following information regarding On-site Transformer Oil Sampling Service which includes Sampling, Inspection and Labeling of each transformer. JACO specializes in On-Site Extraction of Transformer Oil Samples while utilizing a patented procedure that enables sample extraction from energized units (poles or pad mount). JACO performs this extraction employing patented hot-stick tools designed specifically for this application. Resealing is accomplished with a special coated drive rivet with properly adjusted grip range. This on-site energized service saves the utility time, money and eliminates the need for outages during sampling. Upon completion of the project, the utility will receive JACO software that provides an inventory of all equipment inspected, inspection information, and PCB management reports at no additional fee.
TILR Program
JACO's Transformer Inventory Inspection and Liability Reduction (TILR) program addresses two critical problem areas for electric utilities: PCB Liability/Risk Management AND Electrical Equipment Inventory/Preventative Maintenance.
PCB Liability/Risk Management, and Electrical Equipment Inventory/Preventative Maintenance.
Both federal and state enforcement agencies have imposed stringent regulations on PCBs, resulting in the critical need to implement efficient methods to identify transformers containing PCB contamination. It is necessary to identify those transformers which pose the greatest threat to the environment, human health and to the legal/finance status of the utility. Implementing a proactive PCB sampling program is the best solution for a utility to serve the needs of its customers, to respond to government regulations, to reduce liability exposure, and to support a cost-effective PCB management program. Locating and identifying transformers that contain high levels of PCBs, as well as those that do not contain PCBs, can be very valuable in the event of a spill. With this information the utility could save thousands of dollars in cleanup costs from one spill alone.
JACO's TILR (Transformer Inventory and Liability Reduction) program addresses the above problem areas that your utility faces. The TILR program consists of six main components:
1. PCB Sampling (overhead and underground transformers)
JACO has developed and patented a very cost effective and safety oriented procedure for extracting an oil sample while a transformer is still energized. At the time crews are inspecting a transformer, they will take a sample. By sampling the transformers while they are still energized, the inconveniences of power outages are eliminated. JACO personnel will then send the oil samples to the laboratory for testing.
2. Electrical Equipment Inventory and Inspection (overhead and underground transformers)
JACO personnel will inventory and inspect your complete electrical equipment system or will do selected areas of your system. Seals, fittings, bushings and connections are checked on every transformer. An appropriate PCB label is affixed to the transformer, if JACO personnel are able to determine the PCB level from the nameplate data. An inspection form is filled out for each transformer, and record any defects found at the site.
3. Management Reports
JACO can provide the utility with complete systems inventory reports, including inspection results and oil sample results. Reports are also done on a daily basis on critical problems as they are discovered by JACO personnel that may require immediate attention.
4. Update Utility Maps
Utility maps are updated by JACO personnel as inspections are completed.
5. Computer Software
The customer can be provided with JACO's inventory tracking program with the inventory data and PCB test results obtained from the TILR program already loaded by JACO personnel.
6. PCB Testing
JACO Analytical Laboratory, Inc. is dedicated to providing the highest quality PCB testing available.