If Midel ester fluids have high acid levels, how do I recondition my fluid?
ANSWER: Mineral oil: aging by-products are short chain acids, water soluble can catalyse paper degradation. MIDEL fluids: aging by-products ...
What happens to the performance of Midel fluids when they absorb moisture?
ANSWER: Ester fluids can absorb large amounts of moisture with no reduction of breakdown voltage. They have a higher saturation point – and ...
How do Midel ester transformers fluids perform in the cold?
ANSWER: There are a range of MIDEL fluids to suit various climatic conditions. The performance of each fluid under cold climate conditions ...
Which dielectric fluids classifications are important to understanding fire safety?
ANSWER: IEC 61039 identifies “less flammable fluids” as those with a fire point >300°C. These are designated as K class fluids. ...
Can Midel ester fluids heal existing insulation problems in a transformer?
ANSWER: No. MIDEL fluids cannot “regenerate” insulation materials. Degradation of the solid cellulose insulation in transformers ...
Can I use Midel ester fluids in free breathing transformers?
ANSWER: There are a range of MIDEL fluids to suit all types of transformer preservation systems. For breathing transformers, we recommend ...
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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