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What is the Power Factor of MIDEL ester fluids?

ANSWER: Power factor is the ratio of resistance current to capacitance current in an insulation system. In new mineral oil transformers ...
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Can I use Midel fluids to retrofill transformers at high voltages?

ANSWER: For retrofilling transformers, it depends upon the voltage and power rating of the asset. High Voltage Transformers using Midel ...
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Key Dielectric Fluid Classes for Fire Safety

ANSWER: IEC 61039 identifies “less flammable fluids” as those with a fire point >300°C. These are designated as K class fluids. ...
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Top 15 questions on Retrofilling Transformers with Ester Fluids

We get lots of questions on Ester Fluids… Especially when it comes to retrofilling transformers. That’s why we’ve put this guide together ...
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Manufacturing Capabilities

Insulect Manufacturing Insulect’s manufacturing capabilities form a key part of the trusted service we offer our customers. Our two modern, ...
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Powering Critical Industries with Ester Fluids

Keeping the power on for industry As the use of MIDEL grows worldwide, there are an increasing number of industrial customers with MIDEL ...
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Reach compliance with AS/NZS 61439 by partnering with Insulect

LV Switchboard Builders are experiencing a period of change with the release of a new AS/NZS standard impacting compliance of their ...
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Healthy Transformers Live Longer and Cost Less to Manage

Due to the unchanging design fundamentals of transformers, these asset often remain viable parts of a network for many decades. When looked ...
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Which transformer oils are compatible with MIDEL ester fluids?

ANSWER: Miscible: Mineral oil, high temperature hydrocarbon oil Not miscible: Silicone oil Miscibility is an indication of the ...
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Utility reduces risk of explosions in CTs

A protection scheme to prevent explosions of current transformers (CT) has been developed by the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC). ...
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