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NATURAL ESTER FLUIDS / FR3® Fluid Info



Envirotemp® FR3® fluid is a patented, biodegradable, seed-based dielectric fluid designed by Cooper Power Systems. Made from a formulation which includes food-grade vegetable oils, FR3 fluid has been proven to add value to new and retrofilled power equipment.



MAIN BENEFITS OF ENVIROTEMP® FR3® DIELECTRIC FLUID:

Environmental Biodegradability
In conjunction with recognized testing organizations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program to further environmental protection by accelerating the acceptance and use of innovative, improved and more cost-effective technologies. By objectively and systematically documenting the performance of commercial-ready environmental technologies, the ETV Program intends to assist and inform those individuals in need of credible data before utilizing a new technology.

The EPA's report on its ETV Program tests and results on FR3 fluid can be downloaded here in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format:

The Environmental Technology Verification Program (71k)


Fire Safety
This benefit comes from having an exceptionally high fire point (360°C). Because of this, FR3 fluid is listed as a Less-Flammable Dielectric Liquid by Factory Mutual and Underwriters Laboratories for use in complying with the National Electric Code® (NEC) and insurance requirements. For additional information about fire safety and FR3 fluid, download the following files in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format:

Reduce Risk Exposure for Substation Transformers (77k)
NEC Requirements Guidelines (867k)
Transformer Options for Fire Sensitive Locations (115k)

Slows the Aging Rate of Cellulose Insulation vs. the Same Material in Mineral Oil
Tests conducted by Cooper Power Systems indicate a dramatic increase in cellulose insulation life. For more detailed information on this subject, download the following files in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format:
Insulating Paper Aging Comparison (497k)
Aging of Paper Insulation in Natural Ester Fluid (298k)


To learn more about FR3 fluid, please contact us at the phone/e-mail address above or download the following files (in Adobe Acrobat format):
  FR3 Fluid - Some Questions & Answers April 2008 (1.6Mb)
  Product Information Sheet - May 2005 (523k)
  Key Attributes (65k)
  Material Safety Data Sheet - May 2007 (209k)
  Specification Guidelines - May 2005 (85k)
  Storage & Handling Guide (544k)
  Testing Guide (288k)
  Cold Start Procedures (153k)
  Retrofill Procedure (90k)
  Retrofilling Aging Transformer with Natural Ester Fluids (157k)
  Vegetable-Oil-Based Dielectric Coolants - Article (7.2Mb)
  The Question Isn't: Can You Afford to Switch (1.7Mb)
  FR3 - Partial List of Users as of September 2006 (48k)
  Medium/Large Power Transformer Users List as of January 2007 (176k)
  OEM Users List as of August 2006 (33k)

Service Capabilities Contacts
Condition Assessment & Life Extension Rigging/Hauling Assembly/Installation/Commissioning Oil Processing
FR3® Retrofills Painting & Encapsulation Regasketing Repairs Upgrades Testing LTC Maintenance
LTC Replacement Parts LTC Field Retrofit with RMV-II™ LTC Upgrade
Emergency Service Service Advisories/Product Upgrades Service FAQs Service Warranty Description
Industry Standards Training Service Project Inquiry Form Engineering Services