HyVolt - Insulating Oils

HyVolt - Insulating Oils

Ergon’s Hyvolt products are genuine, naphthenic insulating oils meeting the requirements of both IEC 60296:2012 general specifications and special applications and ASTM D 3487-2009. Hyvolt products have a very low pour point, excellent oxidation stability, and electrical properties making them suitable for the most demanding requirements set by leading global transformer manufacturers.

Applications

Electrical insulating oil / transformer oil for: power and distribution transformers, switch-gears and circuit breakers.

Specifications

Ergon’s Hyvolt products fully meet the following international specifications:

  • IEC 60296:2012, general requirements and special applications, including full declaration of additives
  • ASTM D 3487–09 including full declaration on additives per Section 4.4
  • Corrosive tests: ASTM D 1275 method B; DIN 51353 and IEC 62535

Products Offered

  • Hyvolt I – IEC 60296, Uninhibited
  • Hyvolt II – ASTM D 3487, Inhibited
  • Hyvolt III – IEC 60296, Special Application
  • Hyvolt II C50B – Canada CSA C50B, Inhibited

Characteristics

  • Superior Oxidation Stability
    Low acid and sludge formation when tested to ASTM D 2440 and IEC 61125
  • High Dielectric Strength
    Dielectric strength exceeding the most stringent international requirements
  • Excellent Cooling Properties
    Made from wax free naphthenic crude which gives a naturally low pour point (typical -64°C) without the use of a pour point depressant
  • Miscibility
    Ergon’s line of Hyvolt Oils is fully miscible with insulating oils meeting the requirements set by IEC 60296:2012 and ASTM D 3487-09

Additives

Hyvolt I is un-inhibited, Hyvolt II and III contain one antioxidant inhibitor, BHT, which is part of the approved list of inhibitors per ASTM D 3487 and IEC 60296 and is detected per ASTM D 2668. Hyvolt products contain no other additives, such as those listed below:

  • PCB Free
    Tested as per IEC 61619:2009
  • DBDS Free
    Detection method using GC-AED
  • Passivator Free
    Tested as per IEC 60666:2009
  • Metal Deactivator Free
    Detection method using HPLC / GC-MS
  • Silicon Free

Production Technique

Ergon produces its insulating oils by distillation of virgin naphthenic crude followed by a modern, high pressure, severe hydrotreating process. All processes are closely monitored and final product is subject to approval from qualified personnel. No re-refined or reclaimed oils are used in Ergon’s production.