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vegetable oils and food grade performance enhancing Volume Resistivity 20 X 1012 Ω-cm @ 25°C ASTM D1169
additives. It does not contain any petroleum, halogens, Impulse Strength 226 kV @ 0.15” gap ASTM D3300
(Sphere to Sphere)
silicones, or any other questionable material. It quickly Gassing Tendency -79 (µl/min.) ASTM D2300
and thoroughly biodegrades in both soil and aquatic
environments. The fluid tested non-toxic in aquatic Physical and Chemical
toxicity tests. It is tinted green to reflect its favorable Relative Density 0.92 @ 25°C ASTM D1298
Interfacial Tension 24 mN/m @ 25°C ASTM D971
environmental profile and to distinguish it from mineral
Acid (Neutralization) 0.04 mg KOH/g ASTM D974
oil. Number
Kinematic Viscosity 34 cSt @ 40°C ASTM D445
Envirotemp FR3 fluid has an exceptionally high fire 8 cSt @ 100°C
point of 360°C and flash point of 330°C. It has the Water Content 30 mg/kg ASTM 1533B
highest ignition resistance of less-flammable fluids Relative Saturation of 2 - 3% CPS Method
currently available. It is referred to as a High Fire Point Water
or "Less-Flammable" fluid, and is Listed as a Less- Air Solubility 16% @ 25°C @ 1 atm. ASTM D2779
Appearance Clear, Light Green ASTM D1524
Flammable Dielectric Liquid by FM Global (FM) and
Color L 0.5 ASTM D1500
Underwriters Laboratories® (UL) for use in complying
Thermal
with the National Electric Code® (NEC) and insurance
Flash Point (Closed Cup) 316°C ASTM D93
requirements. Flash Point (Open Cup) 330°C ASTM D92
Fire Point (Open Cup) 360°C ASTM D92
Envirotemp FR3 fluid is compatible with standard
Pour Point -21°C ASTM D97
transformer insulating materials, components and with
Thermal Conductivity 4.0 X 10-4 CPS Method
fluid processing equipment and procedures. It cal/(cm •sec •°C) @ 25° C
demonstrates improved thermal characteristics with a Coefficient of Expansion 7.4 x 10-4 cc/cc/°C @ 25°C CPS Method
viscosity closer to conventional transformer oil, superior Heat Capacity 2.10 J/g/°C @ 50°C ASTM E1269
dielectric strength in new and continued service 2.39 J/g/°C @ 100°C
Because of its excellent environmental, fire safety, Ready Biodegradation 100% EPA OPPTS
835.3110
and performance characteristics, applications for Acute Toxicity to Trout Zero Mortality to Test End Point OECD 203
Envirotemp FR3 fluid have expanded into a variety of Fry
other equipment, including power transformers, voltage The typical properties shown above are for new fluid prior to factory
regulators, sectionalizing switches, transformer rectifiers, shipment. These properties are subject to change without notice.
Contact CPS Dielectric Fluids Products for recommended acceptance
electromagnets, and voltage supply circuits for values. Ask for Envirotemp FR3 fluid Specification Guideline, Bulletin
97080.
luminaries. The fluid is also used in retrofill applications
for transformers and other fluid-filled distribution and Bulletin B900-00092
power equipment. Product Information
Dec, 2005
(Supersedes May, 2005)
PERFORMANCE tests have confirmed even greater thermal aging
improvement for non-thermally upgraded Kraft paper.
The unique chemical structure of Envirotemp FR3
fluid provides superior performance characteristics. The Transformer Insulating Paper
fluid maintains its dielectric strength much better than End-of-Life (Hours)
other dielectric fluids when used as a load-break switch
medium, and has the lowest gassing tendencies under 150°C 170°C
End-of-Life Mineral Envirotemp IEEE Mineral Envirotemp IEEE
electrical stress. Its cooling performance is superior to Basis Oil FR3 Fluid Basis Oil FR3 Fluid Basis
other less-flammable fluids. It has lower viscosity at Retained Tensile
operating temperatures than other less-flammable fluids. Strength
50% 3100 >4000* 1602 240 1300 323
The fluid exhibited no measurable change in viscosity 25% 4000 >4000* 3327 490 4000 671
over exhaustive testing cycles. It has superior resistance Degree of
Polymerization
to coke and sludge formation when compared to 200 3200 >4000* 3697 480 3400 746
conventional transformer oil. Under the same
* Paper did not reach end-of-life over the duration of the test. To be
accelerated coking test, Envirotemp FR3 fluid produced conservative, extrapolation was not employed.
less than 1/20 of carbonaceous coke than that produced
in mineral oil. Doble Laboratories sludge-free life test FIRE SAFETY
resulted in no measurable sludge. Envirotemp FR3 fluid has a fire point of 360°C, well
Thermal Stability Test above the NEC minimum of 300°C. Its flash point
(330°C) is higher than the fire point of most other
currently available less-flammable fluids. Envirotemp
FR3 fluid is certified as a less-flammable dielectric
coolant by FM Global and UL in compliance with the
listing requirements of the NEC. The National Fire
Protection Association has no reports of fires or
explosions involving transformers filled with Envirotemp
FR3 fluid.
360
Flash Point 343
330
Left to right: Envirotemp FR3 fluid, R-Temp® fluid and Conventional Fire Point 312
Transformer Oil after 120 hours at 165°C. 300
show that paper aged in Envirotemp FR3 fluid takes 5-8 147
times longer to reach the same end-of-life points as Conventional R-Temp Fluid Silicone Oil Envirotemp FR3
Transformer Oil Fluid
paper aged in conventional transformer oil.
The following chart shows a comparison of the time
In large and small-scale tests, Envirotemp FR3 fluid
to reach insulation end-of-life for thermally upgraded
has demonstrated greater fire resistance than other
Kraft paper aged in conventional transformer oil and
askarel substitutes. Based on large-scale testing, FM
Envirotemp FR3 fluid. Time to insulation end-of-life
Global concluded that the probability of a pool fire
using IEEE C57.91 transformer loading guide calculation
evolving from the fluid was so low, that heat release rate
is included for comparison. Similar accelerated aging
need not be determined or considered in determining the Envirotemp FR3 fluid is FM Approved and UL
installation requirements of the fluid. FM Global accepts Classified "Less-Flammable" per NEC Article 450-23,
Envirotemp FR3 fluid for transformers Approved per FM fitting the definition of a Listed Product per NEC. For
Standard 3990. Occupational Safety & Health additional information, request the NEC Requirements
Administration (OSHA) has recognized this FM standard Guidelines, Bulletin 92046.
as fitting the definition of a Listed and Labeled Product
per NEC Section 110-3(b). The standard permits
ENVIRONMENTAL & HEALTH
Envirotemp FR3 fluid-filled transformers to be installed Envirotemp FR3 fluid is specifically formulated to
indoors, typically without sprinklers or vaults, with minimize health and environmental risk. It is made of
minimum clearance to walls of just 36 inches. food grade vegetable oils and food grade performance
UL developed Standard 340 to compare the fire enhancing additives. The base oils come from
hazard rating of different fluids. The following graph renewable resources - commodity seeds - and are easily
demonstrates the favorable rating assigned to recyclable and reusable. Envirotemp FR3 fluid does not
Envirotemp FR3 fluid. See the UL Marking on page 8 for require genetically altered vegetable oils. It has a
transformer installation requirements. trademark green tint to help differentiate it from other
dielectric fluids. Its biodegradation rate is as good as the
Fire Hazard Rating UL Standard 340 Environmental Protection Agency® (EPA) standard
reference material, deemed "ultimately biodegradable"
per EPA.
80
CO2 Evolution (% of theoretical max)
40
30
250
20
200
10
150