MIDEL 7131 has been used for many years in electric freight locomotives, both as the transformer fluid and in some cases as the coolant for the converters.

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Underground power transformers are better for Sweden

There has been a long history of use of MIDEL filled power transformers in Sweden, with Vattenfall having installed their first 151kV unit back in 2002. Following the success of Vattenfall’s experience other utilities started to take up the MIDEL option, in order to greatly improve fire safety and reduce environmental impact.

Case Studies, TransformersInsulect Marketing1 June 2020Göteborg EnergiTransformer Fluids, MIDEL, MIDEL 7131, MIDEL en 1204, Transformer, Underground Transformers, Power Transformers

Transformer maintenance reduced at Heathrow airport

Heathrow airport is one of the world’s busiest hubs, serving millions of customers a year. Throughout the airport there are distribution transformers providing power for critical services. Originally all these transformers were cast resin but there were some problems which prompted the user to look for a solution.

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Progressive utility chooses MIDEL for retrofill project

ESC has been installing Dry Type transformers in densely populated areas since 1990. Today, around 25% of those assets are Dry Type Transformers. As an alternative to fire prone mineral oil transformers and costly dry type transformers, CESC is considering fire safe and environment-friendly ester oil filled transformers as a possible solution.

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Safety comes first with distribution transformers on cruise ships

MIDEL 7131 has been used over the years in many marine projects, from offshore oil rigs to military vessels and cruise liners. One such example of the use of Midel is onboard the Holland America Line fleet of cruise liners.

Case Studies, TransformersInsulect Marketing1 June 2020Holland America LineTransformer Fluids, MIDEL, MIDEL 7131, MIDEL en 1204, Transformer, Marine Transformers

Retrofilling transformers for safety in the UAE

Representatives from M&I Materials travelled to Sharjah to discuss the possibility of using MIDEL 7131 in these high risk transformers, in order to significantly reduce the fire hazard.

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Retrofilling a “wet” transformer in the UK

DML had a 30 year old free breathing mineral oil distribution transformer located indoors within the dockyard. It had become extremely wet, with core insulation readings by Megger test of <20MΩ.

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Retrofilling transformers for environmental protection in Berlin

Berlin presents very specific challenges for transformer installations since much of the city is zoned as water protection areas. In these areas it is necessary to take special precautions with regard to spillages of hazardous materials including mineral oil.

Case Studies, TransformersInsulect Marketing1 June 2020BerlinTransformer Fluids, MIDEL, MIDEL 7131, MIDEL en 1204, Transformer, Transformer Retrofill, Distribution Transformers

MIDEL Synthetic Ester transformer fluid makes Eurovision stadium safer

When the country of Azerbaijan won the right to host the Eurovision song contest, by winning in 2011, they needed a new arena to hold the event in and started to construct the Baku Crystal Hall, under very tight time constraints to be ready for the following spring of 2012.

Case Studies, TransformersInsulect Marketing1 June 2020Baku Crystal HallTransformer Fluids, MIDEL, MIDEL 7131, MIDEL en 1204, Transformer, Power Transformers, Underground Transformers

MIDEL filled transformers deliver high performance for offshore wind

The Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm is located in the outer Thames estuary in the UK, approximately 14 miles from the coast. It boasts 140 wind turbines in two arrays making it the world’s largest offshore wind farm at the time of commissioning.

Case Studies, TransformersInsulect Marketing1 June 2020Greater Gabbard Wind FarmTransformer Fluids, MIDEL, MIDEL 7131, MIDEL en 1204, Transformer, Renewables

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