stealing transformer oil

Naftally said:
The oil reportedly looks just like regular cooking oil, but it lasts much longer. It is not exactly edible, though, as the transformer oil contains toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Click to expand...
It actually looks like melted down petroleum jelly; not quite clear not fully opaque. It also has a smell like vaseline/arimi's but slightly stronger. An oil cooled transformer can go up to 7 years between oil changes, there being no other issue that may require it to be serviced. I think that longevity of service is what drives the lack of discoloration when used for cooking, and all these other purposes.
 
Jumo said:
will replace the oil in transformers with gas to bar vandals from accessing the fuel in fresh efforts to cushion consumers from power interruptions.
The utility firm Thursday entered a pact with a subsidiary of Japan’s Toshiba Corporation to instal several gas-insulated transformers on a pilot basis before going full scale.
The transformers will use carbon dioxide as opposed to oil. Vandals eye the toxic oil that is drawn from transformers, which is reportedly used for frying food in roadside stalls.
The deal will also see the India-based subsidiary, Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems (TTDI), instal more efficient units dubbed amorphous distribution transformers, to reduce electricity losses due to equipment inefficiencies.
“These efforts aim to strengthen power supply and reduce losses as the network grows in tandem with increased [numbers of] customers,” Kenya Power managing director Ben Chumo said during the signing ceremony in Nairobi.
Click to expand...
Dry transforms
 
Jumo said:
Kenya Power managing director Ben Chumo said during the signing ceremony in Nairobi.
Click to expand...
Ben Chumo si alitoka 2017?

Gas cooled transformers would do away with this concern, but they are quite pricey in comparison to the oil cooled type in current use.
 
R_Silver said:
It is NOT meant to be used for frying food or producing whatever else in Kariobangi Light; it is poisoning the users without them knowing.
Click to expand...
sure, but there seems to be a market for it, I would think instead of going for expensive alternatives from japan or india our university chemistry departments can maybe come up with an additive that will render whatever use they are put into to useless, a strong smell and or some bright coloration might be a cheaper deterrent.
 
Investigation haifai kuisha just because the mwizi died. I am sure his wife or brother knows who buys that transformer oil from him. I don't think the wife would refuse to cooperate with the investigators.
 
A buddy in Kenya power says, Transformer oil in Kenya's black market is sold in 5 litre containers, and it goes for btwn 5-6 k for said quantity.
The transformer may hold btwn 80-100 litres, that's why people risk their lives to obtain it.
And yes, it's used to deep fry chips, samosa, Mandazi, etc.
 
Ile scam watu wa power wali feed wakenya nayo ijai pona.

Ati transformer oil ni ya kupika chips. The bastards have been stealing transformers to sell to private entities alafu wakenya Wana ambiwa ni oil ndio ilikua Ina ibiwa

Nani ashai kutana na iyo oil?
 
Duke of Busia said:
Ile scam watu wa power wali feed wakenya nayo ijai pona.

Ati transformer oil ni ya kupika chips. The bastards have been stealing transformers to sell to private entities alafu wakenya Wana ambiwa ni oil ndio ilikua Ina ibiwa

Nani ashai kutana na iyo oil?
Click to expand...
They steal oil. I have witnessed three incidents and I don't think the tubuyus were for carrying away transformers.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top