Energise the Future
Enhance performance, extend asset life and reduce costs with advanced transformer liquids
The power sector continues to face multiple, evolving challenges. Power network operators must meet growing demand while making the most of ageing infrastructure and managing the complexity of an energy generation process that is becoming more diversified and more decentralised.
Shell has been advancing the development of transformer liquids for more than 80 years.1 We are here to help maximise the output, performance and reliability of your transformer equipment, existing and new, to meet the growing demand for power.
Shell's expanded portfolio of ester and gas-to-liquid transformer liquids helps industries and grids that can't afford to fail!
Benefits of Shell's advanced transformer liquid portfolio
Fire mitigation
Shell MIDEL's K class fluids3 have a high fire and flash point that improves safety, lowers risk from fire and reduces the cost of fire protection.4
Reduce environmental impact
Shell MIDEL ester fluids and Shell Diala S4 ZX-I and S5 BD are biodegradable, breaking down faster than conventional mineral oil and reducing environmental impact from spills or waste disposal.5
Cold temperature performance
Shell MIDEL 7131 and Shell Diala S4 ZX-I and S5 BD have very low pour points to support efficient operations in extremely cold environments.2
Extended asset life
Shell MIDEL offers excellent moisture tolerance, while Shell MIDEL 7131 boasts high oxidation stability. Shell Diala is virtually sulphur-free with high oxidation stability.2
Shell MIDEL - Ester transformer liquids
Greater fire safety, environmental protection, and longer asset life.2
Shell Diala - GTL (gas-to-liquid) transformer liquids
Offering enhanced protection, longer oil life and greater system efficiency.2
Disclaimers:
1The first special liquid (Shell Oil KB) developed by Shell dates back to 1920, predating the IEC's (International Electrical Committee) first edition of transformer oil specifications published in 1969.
2Shell MIDEL 7131 meets IEC 61099 and ASTM D8240 specifications. Shell MIDEL eN 1204 and eN 1215 meets IEC 62770 and ASTM D6871 specifications. Shell Diala S4 ZX-I fulfill the IEC 60296 Type A, and Shell Diala S4 ZX-IG and Shell Diala S5 BD meeting IEC 60296 Type A and ASTM 3487 type II.鈥�
3Shell MIDEL fluids are classified as K Class, with high fire and flash points, and are less flammable These properties can prevent a transformer fire and save the property, people and environment in its surroundings. FM Approved, UL classified. FM Global, an international insurance carrier, provides a certification mark called FM Approvals through its independent testing arm. Safety products must be tested and approved before they are sold to the public. Underwriters Laboratories, a non-profit testing facility headquartered in Northwood, Illinois, is one of the organisations responsible for testing and approving these types of products.
4FM Global Data Sheet 5-4 {July 2019), spacing based on fire clearances only. Advice should not override countries' local legislation and laws.
5Shell MIDEL is non-hazardous according lo the CLP regulation and GHS guidance. Shell MIDEL and Diala S4 ZX-I and S5 BD can be claimed as biodegradable according to OECD 301 test (product).