Oil & Gas
Oil and gas platforms need transformers to supply electricity to their vital systems. Midel has a long history in this application because it is essential that the transformers are fire safe, reliable and environmentally friendly.
A transformer fire on a platform is likely to have disastrous and costly consequences. Choosing Midel in place of mineral oil increases fire safety because it has a much higher fire point (>300°C) and a 100% fire safety record. Specifying Midel may allow for a smaller fire suppression system thereby reducing the cost and size of the platform.
In offshore applications performance is just as important as fire safety. If a transformer failed to withstand the corrosive conditions it would need to undergo expensive unplanned maintenance. Midel reduces the likelihood of breakdown because it is extremely robust and has good oxygen stability.
Transformers located on oil and gas platforms should also be designed to have minimal impact on the environment. In this respect mineral oil and silicone liquid cannot compare to the readily biodegradable and non-water hazardous properties of Midel.
Benefits of MIDEL 7131 in Oil and Gas Platform Transformers
Increased Fire Safety
- K-class high fire point (>300°C) to IEC 61100
- 100% fire safety record
- FM Global approved transformer fluid
High Performance
- Robust and stable, conducive to lower levels of maintenance
- High temperature performance allowing for compact transformer designs
- Greater moisture tolerance than mineral oil, silicone liquid and natural ester
- Suitable for retrofilling breathing transformers
- Proven in demanding applications throughout the world
Greater Environmental Protection
- Readily biodegradable according to OECD 301 and fully biodegradable according to IEC 61039
- Non-toxic and non-water hazardous
Excellent Customer Service
- Multilingual commercial team
- First-rate customer care
- Continued technical support from the transformer fluid experts
