MIDEL® 7131

Comparison to Alternative Technologies

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MIDEL 7131 versus Alternative Fluids tolerance. Research carried out over Table 1 compares the main properties of
many years by the Technical Department MIDEL 7131 synthetic ester with mineral
MIDEL 7131 is a high performance fluid at M&I Materials Limited has proven the oil, MIDEL eN natural ester and silicone
that offers the advantages of increased superior behaviour of MIDEL 7131 in fluid.
fire safety, greater environmental comparison to other fluids.
protection and excellent moisture

Table 1 - Comparison of Main Properties of MIDEL 7131 with Alternative Fluids

Units MIDEL 7131 Silicone Liquid Mineral Oil MIDEL eN

General Properties

Density at 20°C kg/dm3 0.97 0.96 0.88 0.92

Specific Heat at 20°C J/kg K 1880 1510 1860 1848

Thermal Conductivity at
W/m K 0.144 0.151 (@ 50°C) 0.126 0.177
20°C

Kinematic Viscosity at 20°C mm2/s 70 50 (@ 25°C) 22 84.8

2
Kinematic Viscosity at 100°C mm /s 5.25 15 2.6 9.3

Pour Point °C -60 <-50 -50 -31

Expansion Coefficient /°C 0.00075 0.00104 0.00075 0.00074

Flash Point to ISO 2719 °C 260 260 150 327

Fire Point to ISO 2592 °C 316 >350 170 360

Fire Hazard Classification to

K3 K3 O K2
IEC 61100/ IEC 61039

Biodegradability at 28 Days
- OECD 301 F % 89 N/A N/A 97
- OECD 301 D % N/A <5 <10 N/A

Chemical Properties

Neutralisation Value mg KOH/g <0.03 <0.01 <0.03 <0.05

Net calorific Value MJ/kg 31.6 28.0 46.0 37.5

Dielectric Properties

Breakdown Voltage kV >75 50 >70 >75

Dielectric Dissipation Factor

<0.008 <0.001 <0.002 <0.005
Tan δ at 90°C

Permittivity at 20°C 3.2 2.7 (@ 25°C) 2.2 3.1

Data quoted above are typical values, may be altered without notice and do not constitute a specification
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MIDEL 7131 versus Cast Resin Table 2 - Comparison of Main Properties of MIDEL 7131 with Cast Resin

Cast resin transformers are sold as a fire Property MIDEL 7131 Cast Resin
safe solution for indoor installations and
Fire Resistance Excellent Moderate
used in applications such as wind
turbines. Although these types of Environmental Impact Excellent Moderate
transformers have found wide application
they do have some disadvantages and Life Expectancy High Moderate
their reliability record has been called into
Efficiency High Low to Moderate
question in some of the more demanding
transformer applications. MIDEL 7131 Sound Level Low Moderate
filled transformers can offer a fire safe
solution, without the drawbacks Operating Temperature Low Moderate
associated with cast resin transformers.
Contamination Resistance Excellent Moderate

Overload Capacity Excellent Moderate

*None on sealed Regular cleaning and

Maintenance
transformers crack detection

Fault Diagnosis (DGA) Yes No

Repair Possible Yes Difficult

*Subject to transformer manufacturer’s recommendations

Table 3 - Efficiency and Recycling Cost Comparison of 20 kV Fluid Filled Compact

Transformer Design with a Typical Cast Resin Transformer

Fluid Filled Cast Resin

Dimensions, mm 2210 x 770 x 2200 2000 x 840 x 2170

Mass, kg 4500 4600

No Load Loss, kW 2.1 3.9

Load Loss @125°C, kW 19 19.2

Recycling Cost, €/kg 0.07 0.14