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CENELEC - EN 62770

Fluids for electrotechnical applications - Unused natural esters for transformers and similar electrical equipment

active, Most Current
Organization: CENELEC
Publication Date: 1 April 2014
Status: active
Page Count: 22
ICS Code (Insulating fluids): 29.040
scope:

This International Standard describes specifications and test methods for unused natural esters in transformers and similar oil-impregnated electrical equipment in which a liquid is required as an insulating and heat transfer medium.

Use of natural esters is not recommended for electrical equipment that is open to the atmosphere.

In this standard the term "natural esters" applies to insulating fluids for transformers and similar electrical equipment with suitable biodegradability and environmental compatibility. Such natural esters are vegetable oils obtained from seeds and oils obtained from other suitable biological materials and delivered to an agreed point, at a set time period. These oils are comprised of triglycerides.

Natural esters with additives are within the scope of this standard. Because of their different chemical composition, natural esters differ from insulating mineral oils and other insulating fluids that have high fire points, such as synthetic esters or silicone fluids.

Natural, ester-derived insulating fluids with low viscosity have been introduced but are not covered by this standard. Pertinent properties of such fluids are given in Annex B.

This standard is applicable only to unused natural esters. Reclaimed natural esters and natural esters blended with non-natural esters fluids are beyond the scope of this standard.

The chemical nomenclature and scientific notations used in the standard are in accordance with the IUPAC handbook (Quantities, Units and Symbols in Physical Chemistry).

Document History

EN 62770
April 1, 2014
Fluids for electrotechnical applications - Unused natural esters for transformers and similar electrical equipment
This International Standard describes specifications and test methods for unused natural esters in transformers and similar oil-impregnated electrical equipment in which a liquid is required as an...

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