MIDEL 7131 Transformer Fluid

Product Guide

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Severe fires, crippling faults and irreversible damage to the environment are just a few of the expensive and distressing consequences of transformer failures. This is why we understand that specifying safe transformers is always your priority, especially when they are for demanding or high risk locations.
We have specifically developed MIDEL 7131 to provide a safe alternative to traditional fluid and dry-type transformers. MIDEL 7131 is unique because it is designed to safeguard your transformers in a multitude of ways. MIDEL 7131 has a high fire point; significantly increasing the fire safety of your transformers. It delivers high performance, moisture tolerance and oxygen stability. In addition, MIDEL 7131 is environmentally friendly, protecting against the potential damage of any spills. For many years MIDEL 7131s multiple protection has continued to provide total safety in thousands of projects worldwide. As well as producing an excellent product, we also pride ourselves on giving an excellent service. Our multilingual sales and customer service personnel and internationally recognised team of highly experienced engineers and chemists are always ready to offer their expert guidance and ongoing support.

Our combination of exceptional product and first class service are why we are confident that MIDEL 7131 filled transformers will deliver total safety and why you can be confident of delivering a successful project.

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Experience: Total Safety

M&I Materials Ltd is the driving force behind the success of MIDEL 7131. Our Midel team specialise in transformer fluid and have over 30 years experience in manufacturing synthetic ester. Our Midel plant is dedicated exclusively to the production of esters for the electrical industry and we are very proud of our reputation. Our experienced engineers and chemists have built close working relationships with the major transformer manufacturers. They are also respected leaders of CIGR and IEC working groups and regularly undertake extensive projects with prestigious research organisations. We believe our breadth of experience allows us to provide an unrivalled standard of expert technical guidance.

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Traction

Offshore Wind Energy

Increased Fire Safety

100% fire safety record High fire point (>300C) K-class classification Suitable for indoor and outdoor installation FM Global approved transformer fluid Established resistance to ignition Reduced protection costs Potentially lower insurance premiums

Greater Environmental Protection

Readily / fully biodegradable Non-water hazardous Non-toxic and not harmful to aquatic life Will not evaporate into the environment  Not detrimental to degradation of activated sludge in biological treatment plants RoHS compliant

High Performance and Low Maintenance

 Robust and stable at high temperatures over long periods Suitable for use in hybrid and aramid designs Allows for compact transformer design  Superior oxygen stability Flexible used in breathing and sealed systems  Excellent lubrication properties Self healing  Lower no-load losses than cast resin transformers No corrosive sulphur No sludge formation

Superior Moisture Tolerance

 Absorbs large amounts of moisture with no reduction of breakdown voltage (up to 600ppm)  Allows moisture to migrate from cellulose into the fluid  Potentially keeps the cellulose drier and slows the rate of ageing  Very high saturation limit making precipitation of free water virtually impossible Reduces the risk of bubble formation

Originally developed in the 1970s, MIDEL 7131 is today used in thousands of new transformers to increase safety. Over the same period, MIDEL 7131 has gained an excellent reputation as a cost effective retrofill fluid for the replacement of flammable mineral oil. Retrofilling distribution transformers is a straightforward process because MIDEL 7131 is fully miscible with mineral oil and suitable for breathing systems. Users retrofill for a number of reasons including environmental protection, fire safety, and to bring wet transformers back into operation.Furthermore, insurance companies are recommending MIDEL 7131 retrofills to reduce risks to safety.

Originally developed in the 1970s, MIDEL 7131 is today used in thousands of transformers to increase safety.

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Marine

Substation

Comparison of Transformer Fluids

MIDEL 7131 Fire Safety Class Readily / Fully Biodegradable Water Hazard Classification Breakdown Voltage kV Moisture Saturation ppm at Amb Temperature Oxidation PVOT mins Kinematic Viscosity at 40C Density at 20C Expansion Coefficient Permittivity Pour Point C High Temperature K3 3 nwg >75 2700 421 29 0.97 0.00075 3.2 -60 Excellent Mineral Oil O X 1 >70 55 300 12 0.88 0.00075 2.2 <-50 Poor Silicone Liquid K3 X 1 50 220 >500 39 0.96 0.00104 2.7 -50 Excellent

Data quoted above are typical values, may be altered without notice and do not constitute a specification

Detailed technical data is available on request or from our website Contact our team today to discuss your project requirements
Tel: +44 (0)161 864 5422 E-mail: midelsales@mimaterials.com

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Experience Counts MIDEL 7131 Applications

Wind Energy
Offshore wind turbines Onshore wind turbines Offshore substations

Retrofilling
Fully miscible with mineral oil  Flexible used in breathing and sealed systems High risk and sensitive areas

Rail
Traction Trackside Underground

Oil and Gas

Oil platforms Gas platforms Offshore storage vessels

Distribution
 Indoor and outdoor transformers Public and private buildings Retrofilling

Marine
Wave energy Tidal energy Ship propulsion systems

Power
Substations Proven up to 238kV  Approved for use with modern tapchangers - details on request  Specific ester designs may be necessary

Non-transformer
Subsea applications Thyristor cooling Battery cooling Motor lubrication and cooling

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