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BULLETIN NO. IC/FF-38R-2 (Revised August, 1976) Inspection & Maintenance Guide Monsanto TOWOLDMON0040497 WATER_PCB-00024966 SECTION A TRANSFORMER ASKARELS........................................... I I. Introduction..........................................................1 II. History of Trade Name Types.............................. t Table l - The Composition of Transformer Askarels ........................................... 2 Interchangeability ................................................ 2 Tabled -- Official Transformer Askarel Shipping Specifications........................................ 3 Ordering Instructions ........................................... 2 Stability...................................................................2 Precautions When Handling Drums, Tank Cars and When Opening Transformers.........................2 A. Keep Dry During Handling ........................... 2 Table III -- Handling and Pumping Temperatures . . ........................... 4 B. Use Ordinary Personal Precautions ..............4 C. Precautions on Opening an Askarel Transformer........................................ 5 VIII. Avoid Environmental Pollution........................... 5 1. Labeling Askarel Transformers...................... 6 2. Disposal of Liquid and Solid Wastes ........... 6 3. Conditioning of New or Recycled Askarel .6 4. Teardown of Transformers for Repair or Scrap .........................................7 5. Transformer Disposal......................................7 Expected Service Life........................................... 7 General Characteristics of Transformer Askarel Fluid...........................................................7 XI. Sampling Transformer Adcarel Fluid .................8 XII. Evaluation of Adcarel Received in New Equipment................................................ 8 XIII. Dielectric Breakdown Voltage -- Moisture Relationship........................................... 9 Table IV -- Relation of Dielectric Breakdown Voltage to Amount of Dissolved Water in Askarel and Mineral Oil.........................................9 Table V - Approximate Solubility of Water in Transformer Askarel and Mineral Oil .... 10 XIV. Turbidity.............................................................. 10 XV. Check Points for Maintaining Adtarel Insulation .............................................. 10 A. General Considerations.......... ...................... 10 9. Modern Sealing Procedures ..........................11 C. The Older Sealing Arrangements................. 12 XVI. Periodic Fluid Inspection and ' What Checkpoints Mean ....................................12 A. Visual Inspection............................................13 B. Dielectric Breakdown Voltage ....................13 XVII. Inspection Checklist............................................13 XVIII Contamination in Transformers......................... 14 Table VI -- Effect of Common Insulation Materials on Power Factor and DielectricStrength.................... 14 Table VII -- Effect of Common Insulation Materials on Volume Resistivity of Askarel....................................................... XIX. ASTM Method for Investigating the Compatibility of Transformer Insulation and Construction Materials in Askarels . . . . . 15 XX. Refining Askarel for Re*Use........................ . . 15 A. Filtering Through Dry Blotter Paper to Remove Moisture and Extraneous Particles............................. . . 15 XXi. XXM. Table VIII -- Water Removal by Filtering Askarel Through a Paper Press ....................... 15 B. Disposal of Solid Wastes ..............................ig C. Solid Insulation Requiring Orying.............. 16 D. Earth Treatment for Maximum Improvement of Power Factor and Volume Resistivity ..................................... 16 Table IX - Effect of Power Factor and Volume Resistivity .........................17 Cleaning Arcad Transformers............................ 17 Sampling Askarel.................................................17 SECTION B ASKAREL PILLED SWITCHES AND TERMINAL CHAMBERS ......................................19 I. Introduction........................................................ 19 II. Sources of Contamination................................ 19 lit. Sealing Switches and Terminal Chambers ..20 IV. Askarel Used Under Mild Arcing Conditions . 20 V. Maintenance for Askarel Filled Switches .... 20 VI. Askarel Under Excessive Temperature or Fault Conditions .......................................... 21 SECTION C TOXICITY AND SAFE HANDLING..............................21 I. Inhalation............................................................. 21 II. Skin Contact........................................................ 21 SECTION D ANALYTICAL SERVICES ON TRANSFORMER ASKAREL AVAILABLE FROM MONSANTO ................................ 22 Types of Analyses Available: ...........................................22 1) Routine Maintenance Check......................................22 21 Complete Analysis..................................................... 22 3) Analysis After Earth Refinement ........................... 22 SECTION E APPENDICES..................................................................... 23 Appendix A - Askarel Stability and Composition of Arc Formed Gas...................................23 Appendix B - Solubility of Gas in T ransformer Askarels .....................................................23 Appendix C -- Effect of Temperature on Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Askarel ................... 23 Appendix D - Comparison of the Approximate Viscosity in Saybolt Universal Seconds of Transformer Askarels and Mineral Oil...........................24 Appendix E - The Density of Inerteen 54201 KA 7336*9 and Transformer Pyranol A13B3B-3.......................................................... 24 Appendix F -- Thermal Conductivity Values of Transformer Pyranol A13B3B-3................................ 24 Appendix G - Heat Capacity...........................................24 Appendix H - Coefficient of Expansion.........................24 Appendix l -- Fire Resistance.......................................... 24 Appendix J - Seals. Properties and Procurement .............................................................25 Appendix K - Caution Label ...........................................25 NOTICE: "Nothing contained herein is to be construed as a recommendation to use any product in conflict with any patent. MONSANTO MAKES NO WARRANTIES AS TO THE FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT REFERRED TO, no guarantee of satisfactory results from reliance up on contained information or recommendations, and dis claims all liability for any resulting loss or damage." 0686629 | TOWOLDMON0040498 WATER_PCB-00024967 i i Transformer Askarel 1. Introduction The term "askarel" as defined by IEEE, ASTM and the National Electrical Code generally describes a broad class of fire-resistant* synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon insulating liquids widely used in transformers, reactors and accessory equipment operated at power frequencies. Askareis of various compositional types are in use. (For the general properties and types see ASTM D-2283.) Under arcing conditions the gases produced, while consisting of predominantly non-combustible hydrogen chloride, can contain varying amounts of combustible gases depending upon the askarel type. This manual describes the operating characteristics of transformer askarel liquid insulation as manufactured by Monsanto and how it differs from mineral oil. Appropriate handling and disposal procedures for both scrap askarel liquid and impregnated solid materials are given in accordance with the guidelines recommended by the American National Standards Institute.' The information is based on facts gathered by Monsanto over 40 years 8S a producer of askarel, plus knowledge gained from the experience . of transformer manufacturers and users. This guide outlines the maintenance required for askarel fluid in "modern" transformers and offers suggestions for sealing and maintaining askarel in old units. By following this guide, we believe users will obtain maximum service from ' askarel insulation with a reasonable minimum of maintenance. If questions arise relating to the designing and building of transformers, -these should be referred to regular transformer suppliers. f ` Monsanto gratefully acknowledges the assistance, guidance and the contributions of certain data by the following: Edward L fiaab - General Electric ' Dr. T. K. 9oat -- Westinghouse Electric : vyT ,11. History of Trade Name Types Askarel" is the generic name for the fire-resistant liquid insulation coolant first used by General Electric Company in 1932 for their Pyranol1. brand name fire-resistant transformers, Westinghouse Electric Corporation uses their brand name, Inerteen.2 Whatever the trademarked brand, the askarel contains chlorinated biphenyl - one of the best liquid insulations developed by science. This inert material is chemically stable, fire-resistant, heat stable, non-corrosive, and has high dielectric strength under the operating conditions encountered in transformers. In addition to manufacturing Aroclor chlorinated biphenyl . Monsanto also mixes this dielectric fluid with chlorobenzenes to produce the presently used Inerteen and Pyranol blends described in Table I. '"NOTE. Materials designated 'fire resistant' generally are more difficult to ignite, or once ignited, burn at a slower rate man corresponding conventional materials. This term does not mean that fire risant materiel* Mill not Burn. However, when properly used, Monsanto's fire resistant ASKAREL FLUIOS er* useful in heloing customers meet their fire safety requirements.1' ^Trademark of General Electric Company ^Trademark of Westinghouse Electric Corporation Registered trademark of Monsanto Company 0666630 1 TOWOLDMON0040499 WATER_PCB-00024968 derating askarel transformers -- take every precaution to guard v.e asKi.rel insolation from exposure to high humidity and moisture contamination. Keep 5 or 55 gallon drums of askarel ary. :ay stored drums on tneir sides with the bung at the highest point from floor to keep water off the drum head (which can be sucked into the askarel bv the drum "breathing"). This precaution is not necessary when drums are stored indoors, which is the preferred place for storage. To j.old leakage the drums used for askarel are of heavy construction. Sixteen gauge metal is used, with special rim seal and bung construction. The drums should be drained as completely as possible and then flushed twice with kerosene type solvent to remove all of the askarel. Accumulated liquids and washings should be collected and should be incinerated at high temperatures, e.g., about 2000*F, to destroy the polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). See Section A, VIII. " Tank cars used to transport askarels are in exclusive service and not used interchangeably for other products. All cars must be unloaded through the top (dome fitting) either by pumping or with controlled pressure using dry air or dry nitrogen. If nitrogen has been used for unloading it is necessary to advise the shipper so that when the car returns the nitrogen can be replaced with dry air before any one may enter the car. if the car is to be unloaded by pumping it will be necessary to use a dryer on the air intake line to remove moisture. All tank cars are fitted with steam coils, which are available for unloading under extreme low temperature conditions. Convenient handling and pumping temperatures are given in Table III. B. Ose Ordinary"Pefsona(PrecaiJtions: *-. Transformer askarel has been made, handled, and used for over 40 ^7--' years. It can be handled safely with recommended precautions. If ' accidentally spilled on hands, no serious skin irritation will occur. V' However, liquid askarel has a solvent action {similar, to paint '71`" Table III ' Handling and Pumping Temperature*1 Product Unloading " Handling and ' Pumping??1 Temperature *C `* Pyranol A13B3B-3 Inerteen 70-30 Inerteen 100-42 20 * 55 . 20 * 55 35*75 : thinner) on the fats and oils of the skin and prolonged contact may lead to drying and chapping of the skin. in case of contact, wash the skin with soap and water; remove and destroy saturated clothing. Clean up spills with rags, sawdust and absorbent clay. Segregate these items for proper disposal. (See page 6, "Disposal of Liquid and Solid Wastes".) Eye contact may result in painful irritation but no permanent damage to tissues. If askarel gets in the eyes, flush with large amounts of water. As with aii eye first aid, refer to a physician. To relieve irritation, physi cians have used an opthalmic anesthetic solution as well as opthalmic co't'sone acetate solution. Infrequent exposure to askarel vapors will not cause ill effects. However, prolonged exposure to high vapor concentrations should be avoided. If hot askarel must be handled in a closed or confined area, provide the area with mechanical exhaust ventilation -- or n 0686631 | TOWOLDMON0040500 WATER_PCB-00024969 wear an organic cartridge respirator approved by the U.S. Bureau of Mines. C. Precautions On Opening an Askarel Transformer: Askarels of various compositional types are used. Under arcing conditions the gases produced, while consisting of predominantly non-combustibie hydrogen chloride, can yield varying amounts of combustible gases depending upon the askarel tvoe. Insulation systems incorporating these askarels and cellulosic or other organic materials may, when arced, produce gaseous mixtures which are moderately flammable. As a precaution, such gases should be removed from the askarel by buobling dry nitrogen through the askarel and flushing the gas space with dry nitrogen before any work is performed on the apparatus. The American Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Guide IEEE Std. 76-1974 gives more detailed instructions and guidance "For Acceptance end Maintenance of Transformer Askarel in Equip ment". This guide is published by the Institute of Electrical & Elec tronics Engineers, Inc., 345 East 47th Street, New York, New York 10017. We recommend that users of askarel transformers refer to tms IEEE document. VIII. Avoid Environmental Pollution Transformer askarels contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) which have been used in the United States and elsewhere over the past 40 years for many industrial and consumer applications. During the past several years evidence has accumulated to indicate that PCBs are widely dispersed throughout the environment and that they can have adverse ecological and toxicological effects. The United States Government's Interdepartmental Task Force on PCBs, Com-72-10419, in their March 20, 1972 report titled, "Polychlorinated Biphenyls and the Environment", recommended restricting PCBs to use in capacitors and transformers. This report is distributed by the National Technical Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce, Springfield, Virginia 22151. A document titled, "Guidelines for Handling and Disposal of Capacitor and Transformar Grade Askarels, Containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls", has been prepared and is available from the American National Standards Institute, Committee C107, 1430 Broadway, New York, New York 10018. Document number is ANSI C107.1-1974. (This guideline is being revised during 1976. The new edition should be available 1976/77). The scope, objectives and the composition of this committee are: ANSI Committee C107 Scope: Procedures and guides for safe use, maintenance and disposal of askarel and askarel-soaked materials used in electrical equipment. Objectives: 1. Source of technical information and advice for Federal, State, local authorities and all others concerned. 2. Encourage development of suitable disposal facilities and keep all concerned informed. 3. Serve as the advisory group for United States participation in international organizations: CEE, IEC, CIGRE. Composition: Organizations active in or represented by this ANSI committee include: National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Electronic Industries Association, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, American Society for Testing and Materials; Electric Light and Power Association; Certified Ballast Manufacturers Association; Environmental Protection Agency; Office of Environmental Affairs; General Services Administration; National 0686632 % ft r i l TOWOLDMON0040501 WATER_PCB-00024970 o* Sta-'dards. Department of the Army; Rural z\. ................ Admm.itrat.cn; Division of Environmental R.4-V-on TVA: American Public Power Association. Water -O'iuiGT Control Federation; Food and Drug Administration; Natc'c1 F re Protection Association; Underwriters Laboratories; . .! ors of the U.S. Department of Interior. - . ; -artment excerpts taken from the ANSI Guidelines _,v,.vo| i'Sntrofme's: 1. LABELING ASKAREL TRANSFORMERS (Pg. 16] 4.221 New Transformers. AH new transformers that contain PCBs shall have a label of adequate durability, permanently and prominently attached to the tank by the manufacturer, given adequate warning and instructions. A suggested label includes the following: ' CAUTION: The insulating liquid' in this transformer contains polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Care should be - ~ taken to prevent entry into the environment In case of malfunction or leaks, consult the instruction manual or the manufacturer. 4.2.22 In-Service Transformers. The transformer menu- lecturer should make available suitable labels with a similar warning as shovm in 4.2.2.1 for use on existing transformers. 2. DISPOSAL OF LIQUID AND SOLID WASTES (Pg. 15) 4.1.5.5.1 General. Disposal of askarels and askarel-soaked materials should be accomplished by means in which there is no significant release of askarel to the environment. At present, disposal is accomplished by carefully controlled incineration of liquids and soaked software, and by com relied landfill burial of apparatus and other hardware from which askarel has been previously drained and washed. Present knowledge indicates that proper incineration - must tnvohre-o suitable balance between dwell time and temperature in the incineration plus oxygen evailabi/ity and, finally, suitable scrubbers to remove!'the HQ that will be formed; for example, 2-second dwell time at 2000eF and 3% excess oxygen in stack gas, or US-second dwell time at 270CPF and 2% oxygen in stack gas. "* These facilities should meet the applicable requirements of the state in which they are located and should control effluents within the limits set forth in this standard. *'?' ' Controlled landfill or deep-well dispose/ can be used where , permitted by federal, state, and local regulations. - - . > . The ANSI Guide lists the locationsoffacilities that conform with the above requirements. Monsanto has such an incin* erator at the W. G. Krummrich Plant, Department 831, Sauget, Illinois 62201, where arrangements can be made for scrap askarel liquid disposal for a modest fee. For disposal . of solid scrap a controlled dry land-fill can be used where permitted by Federal, State and local regulations. 3. CONDITIONING OF NEW OR RECYCLED ASKAREL (Pg. 16) 4,21.3.1. Askarel Conditioning Equipment. The condi- rlonmg uni* should be located either in the storage tank area or m the mam transformer manufacturing area for filling with askarel. ' . 4.21.3.2 Fuller's Earth. Conditioning of new askarel or '`K/cied askarel requires fuller's earth treatment The spent tuner's earth in cartridges or bags, when replaced, should be allowed to drain thoroughly over drip pans to remove as t'dwd askarel as possible. The cartridge units of steel mesh construction should be placed in the "STEEL CON TAMINATED WITH ASKAREL" container for disposition, doth bags filled with fuller's earth should be placed in the SCRAP BURNABLE ASKAREL WASTE" container for disposition. ' . I 0686633 | TOWOLDMON0040502 WATER_PCB-00024971 4. TEARDOWN OF TRANSFORMERS FOR REPAIR OR SCRAP (Pg. 16) 4.2.1.4.1 Drain all askarei from the unit either into a holding tank or reuse or into the drum `jbeled "SCRA ASKAREL" for disposition, and then allow sufficient time for all of the askarei to drain from the core and coils. 4.2.14.2 Remove tne core and coil assembly from the transformer. Sufficient absorbent materia' should he o'ared on the floor to absorb 3ny askarsl fluid that still Ones fro^ the transformer. 4.2.1.4.3 Place all materials in the appropriate salvage containers during the dismantling for later disposition. 4.2.1.4.4 AH used materials, including rags, sawdust, tape, etc, regardless of quantity, shall be put into the appropriate containers for disposition. 5. -- TRANSFORMER DISPOSAL (Pg. 17) 4.Z3.6 The ultimate disposal of an askarel-filled trans former may be accomplished in either of two ways: (V Complete drainage and dismantling with the proper disposal of the askarei and askaref-soaked components as described in 4.1.6. (2) Disposition of askarei transformers by means of junk or scrap dealers. This should be avoided unless a transformer is first drained, followed by soaking the interior with a suitable solvent. Accumulated liquids and washings are to be disposed of as described in 4.1.6. IX. Expected Service Life Manufacturers indicate that properly designed and installed askarei transformers are expected to give trouble-free service for at least 30 years. Since their introduction in 1932, the manufacturers report finding the overall failure rate to be less than 0.5% for all units under test and service conditions. The Edison Electric Institute's report (1956-1958) on their member utilities publishes the failure rate for askarei transformers as 0.13 per hundred banks per year. Mr. Frank M. Clark, who invented transformer askarels at the General Electric Company in the early 1930s, made the highly pertinent comment based on his many years of experience with G.E. Pyranol (askarei type) transformers that - "The important thing is to keep them dry -- otherwise leave them . alone" These words of wisdom became especially applicable in more recent years when welding shut rather than gasketing became the main method of sealing askarei transformers. These units are sold with the understanding that the liquid is in a normally hermetically closed system. X. General Characteristics of Transformer Askarei Fluid Appreciation of the following characteristics, as given m the IEEE Guide, leads to understanding the reasons for selecting dielectric breakdown voltage and moisture as the Drime practical tests to iudge the quality of transformer askare) fluid. Also, due ro these characteristics the power factor of transformer askarei will be normallv much higher than the corresponding values for mineral oil. In comparison to mineral insulating oil, askarei is a relatively polar material; i,e., its molecules are dipoles, free to rotate around their axes and responsive to orientation by electrical forces. Askarei also exhibits a much higher dielectric constant and capacitance than insulating oil, and these differences must be kept in mind when interpreting electrical test data. Because it is relatively polar, and possesses high solvency power, askarei is much more electrically sensitive than mineral oil to traces of extraneous soluble polar materials, and consequently the choice of t i E l t i \ i i i i t i i i j 0686634 u TOWOLDMON0040503 WATER_PCB-00024972 constructional materials destined for use in askarel is very critical. This sc~f tr.ity is rejected in the power factor and resistivity (specific resistance] of the askarel. It is important to note that, with the exception of water, the dielectric breakdown vcltaoe of askarel is not generally adversely affected by many of the soluble polar materials to which its power factor and resistivity (specific resistance) are so sensitive. In fact, the dielectric breakdown voltage of askarel is somewhat greater than that of insulating o<l. Therefore, the values assigned these dielectric fluids in newly supplied transformers are 30 KV min. and 26 KV min., respectively. - .^ As with insulating oil, askarel must be kept dry. It can pick up moisture from exposure to humid atmosphere. Under similar conditions of . . exposure, askarel can pick up nearly twice as much moisture when , measured on a parts per million weight basis. ' XI. Sampling Transformer Askarel Fluid The following precautions about sampling are quoted from the IEEE Guide. "Representative samples, whether of the complete contents or only, parts thereof, are extremely important from the standpoint of evaluation of the quality of the product sampled. Obviously careless sampling procedure or contamination in the sampling equipment will result in a sample that is not truly representative. This generally leads to erroneous conclusions concerning quality and incurs loss of time, effort, and expense involved in securing, transporting, and testing the sample. It is strongly recommended that all of the procedures and precautions outlined in the latest revision of ASTM D 923 (Sampling Electricallnsulating Liquids) be followed. .. . "Because of the high specific gravity (relative density) of askarel (greater than V), water and some other impurities are most likely to be found at or near the surface. The top sample, therefore, is considered to' represent the worst condition." XII. Evaluation of Ajkarel Received in New Equipment - Some users of askarel equipment find it desirable to make "as received tests" on all equipment. It is quite commoo^to.use the dielectric breakdown voltage test and visual appearancejes tfie most significant tests. If suitable equipment and trained personnel are available additional information may be obtained from the power factor, color, and moisture content test*.'.,; . .............. ' ' ' In sampling askarel contained in apparatus extreme care must be = exercised in order to obtain a representative sample. ASTM Method D 923 should be followed. - . New equipment with askarel exhibiting the following characteristics is considereo acceptable: Dielectric Breakdown Voltage Color Condition - Visual Water Content '* Power Factor at 25* C ASTM Methods X KV min. D 877 X0 max. (Straw color) - D 2129 Clear D 1702 35 ppm max. 0 1533 .. * ' . . . D 924, D 150 `The power factor of askarel taken from new transformers, reactors and accessory equipment can reflect the presence of moisture, dissolved polar compounds, or other contaminants and may vary with the type of equipment from which the sample was taken due to the different ratios of liquid-to-solid insulation and to the high solvency power of the askarel. Given an acceptable water content and dielectric breakdown voltage of the askarel as indicated above, a high power factor seldom impairs the serviceability of the askarel within rather broad limits and is > 0686635 | TOWOLDMON0040504 WATER_PCB-00024973 indicative of the degree of extraneous soluble potar -natenais present. Recognizing the possibility of a wide range of cower `actors being recorded for askarel in new equipment, it is diH'Cult to establish a single limit which would be acceptable to both suppliers and use's for all applications. However, as a broad guide, power factors up to about 10% at 25sCand 60 cycles per second (hertz! do not m general indicate any abnormal contamination providing that the other criteria (water contert, dielectric breakdown voltage, etc.) are met. Much higher power factors may indicate excessive contamination or the misapplication of the solid materials used m manufacture in contact wth the askarel and should be investigated. XIII. Dielectric Breakdown Voitage -- Moisture Relationship The dielectric breakdown voltage of sskarei is highly sensitive to excess moisture; not sensitive to ordinary dissolved polar materials. While the dielectric breakdown voltage can also be lowered by severe arcing, askarel turns noticeably black or has particles of sooty carbon floating in it if arcing has occurred. Then the transformer should be repaired and the askarel replaced. If the dielectric breakdown voltage is checked periodically and decreases significantly -- this indicates moisture pick-up, arcing, or both. When the dielectric breakdown voltage has dropped to 26 KV or less, an analysis for water i$ necessary. If water is found m excess of 40 ppm at room temperature, its source should be located and corrections made. When the moisture content approaches 125 ppm (saturation level at room temperature), the dielectric breakdown voltage of askarel drops below the value required for efficient insulating. The moisture content should not be allowed to rise over 70 ppm. sampled at operating temperature. If the moisture content is found to be in a satisfactory range and the dielectric breakdown voltage is low, the transformer manufacturer should be consulted. Table IV shows the relationship of dielectric breakdown voltage vs. moisture and Table V indicates the approximate water solubility limits in askarel and mineral oil. I l \ \ i i I *3B35Sj_.._... Ai 'tr ' Relation of Dielectric Breakdown Voltage to Amount of D iaolved Water in Askarel and Mineral OH Breakdown Voltage [ASTM D8?7! Water Content (PPM) Askarel M.nera. O.l 0 20 40 r, 60 80 110 70 KV 55 47 40 38 10 50 KV 39 30 26 22 5 fl 0686636 TOWOLDMON0040505 WATER_PCB-00024974 Table V Approximate Solubility of Water in Transformer Askarel and Mineral Oil "r Amount of Water (PPM) Dissolved Askarel Mineral1 "'2 :o 4 0 14 0 32 * Z 60 . i. 63 30 86 3Q 104 8 16 28 41 65 94 128 170 8 10 13 20 33 58 85 130 XIV. Turbidity . . may be the visual sign of undissolved water, or may indicate dirt. Cloudiness may also result from cold precipitation of tin tetraphenyl 'scavenger'' that was used in the earlier Pyranol transformers. This scavenger begins to come out of solution around 15F above zero. To ^dissolve it requires heating to 150-2Q0*F and agitation. u.oh d;e!ectric breakdown voltage will quickly indicate that any turbidity present is not moisture; that the insulating efficiency of the uskarei is st ll excellent. However, if the dielectric strength is below 26 i<V, moisture should be determined, using the Karl Fischer method 1A3TM D1533-60). . . .. , .. ;v,v dielectric breakdown voltage test for askarel serves primarily as an indicator for moisture. It is by far the most important maintenance test for transformer askarei________ . XV. Check Points for Maintaining Askarel Insulation V General Considerations: - Modern askarel transformers with welded construction or silicone or Viton* gaskets (hand hole-cover, switch and terminal compartment covers) and with properly constructed bushings require little maintenance. With properly constructed trans formers, annual or semi-annual visual inspection' and dielectric breakdown voltage test of the askarel fluid should suffice for routine maintenance checking over many years of service.- However, many askarel units were installed in the early 1930s -- before the development of some of the better modern gasketing materials and before improved designs were developed for sealing out moisture. Such early units should be, and can be, modernized. Leaky or deteriorated gaskets should be replaced, if the askarel has become contaminated, it should be reconditioned. At the same ;'me. a general clean-up of the unit and possible refinishing may be desirable. if it is not convenient to take an old transformer out of service for general repairs, leaky gaskets can be sealed temporarily by painting ever the leaky area with epoxy cement. A survey of users indicates a good number of earty-buitt askarel transformers (over 20 years old) are kept in continuous service in cr: -ai installations by the following steps [instead of modernization). Tne operating units are equipped with compound pressure gauges for reading pressure above and below atmospheric. Positive ine-nj'V of E. I. DuPont DeNemouri & Company, Inc. 1 i ii 0686637 | TOWOLDMON0040506 WATEFLPCB-00024975 pressure is maintained on the shell by mtrcduc rig n.trcgen at 2 to 3 pounds above atmospheric. Regular workmen ,n f"? ar?a daily record tne temperature and pressure. If a sudoen presses drop is noted more nitrogen is Introduced and the gaskets are cnecked for leaks with soap solution. Leaks are sealed by applying epoxy cement. Modern Sealing Procedures. Transformer purchasers should specify the following modern techniques for sealing: 1. Welding Construction: Covers, radiator connections, switch and terminal housings, instrument connections, etc. should be welded. 2. Bushing Connections: A number of bushings have been developed to obtain a proper seal for the eiectr cal connection through the tank wall. They are classified as follows: 1) Welded Type (Bushing flange welded to tank wallt a. Cast resin bushing with a molded seal to the bushing stud and external stain,ess steel or copper flanges. b. Rolled flange bushing with the metal to porcelain seal at the cap and flange made by beirg rolled into grooves in the porcelain over silicone rubber rings. The seal between the cap and stud is made by welding. c. Porcelain or glass bushings with metel to glass or metal to porcelain seals. 2} Bolted Type (Bolted to tank wall) a. Cast resin bushings with either cast or metal flanges containing recessed gasket grooves. b. Porcelain or glass bushings with flanges containing recessed grooves or gasket stop. The gaskets may be either of rectangular or circular cross section, usually !4 inch thick. Bushings with recessed grooves are suitable to use with cork, cork-nitrile rubber combinations or nitrile rubber as well as gasket materials such as silicone or Viton. 3. Small Size Connections: When not possible to weld, small size connection seals should be made with Flexitaliic* stainless steel rings. The surfaces must be machined and parallel. The filler between the steel laminations of the Flexitaliic ring should be either silicone or Viton. 4. Gaskets for Hand-Hole Covers: Modern design specified silicone gaskets. Such gaskets must be retained in a groove. The groove preferably is machined into the flange or cover. However, it can also be formed by welding concentric steel strips to the flange or the cover. Generally the gaskets should be 5/16 to 1/2 in. thick for covers, depending on the depth of the groove or stop. A rectangular cross section is usually used. The silicone mater.al should be Dow Cori ng No. 50 Silastic** or equivalent. This is a low compression set material. For best sealing 2C-25% compression s recommended, with ample clearance in tne groove or step to allow for this compression. No cement is required. With reasonable care the gasket 15 removable without damage and is reuseabie. Sifastic 50 is slightlv swelled by askarei wrveh contrbutes to the tightness of the seal. It is not deteriorated by askarei fluid or vapors. It resists weathering and it is thermally stab1 ard f Trademark of Ffexitallic Gasket Company Trademark ot Dow Corning 068663d is TOWOLDMON0040507 WATER_PCB-00024976 s dt at! operating temperatures. It is an excellent -- c i*.'e 32'rier. \0~S: Dow Corning, M.dland, Michigan will supply a list of Sdastic 50 gasket fabricators to all transformer manufacturers or users. They will also furnish technical data. See Appendix J: Seals, Properties and P'ccurements. ~ T'-e Coer Sealing Arrangements: Tru o c_- tvoe gasxets consist of either cork or cork-nitrile rubber ccmbmat.ons or straight nitrile rubber. f Cork-Nitrile Combinations: Covers for the main tank, ".u-.d-hc'es, switch and terminal chambers, relief diaphrams, etc , are held in place by studs welded to the flange or by bolts. The gaskets are cut with openings and placed over the bolts. Often Shellac (Westinghouse Style No. 1150419, or General Electric Company's Glyptai? 1275) is used to cement the cork to the flanges. The following is recommended for sealing with the cork nitrile rubber combinations: Use Armstrong NC-757 cork-nitrile material or equivalent. The gasket can be cut from a single sheet or by scarfing strips of the material. A convenient method for joining strips is to make a Keystone Type joint. For this purpose, Westinghouse, Sharon, Pennsylvania, offers their gasket cutter Style No. 32B B614 GQ1, (about $15). The joints - and also the gasket - should be cemented to the flange, using one of the above cements. Excess cement should not be allowed to reach the interior of the transformer. ___ After installation and bolting, the outside edge of the gasket should be coated thoroughly with epoxy cement to increase weather resistance. ,- > ' This epoxy cement is a paste to which a curing catalyst is added immediately before use. Typicaf are: . a. Epoxy Patch Kit *1-C - - . Hysol Corporation, Olean, New York , . ' / b. Scotchcast** Resin #4 . Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company St. Paul, Minnesota .. T . . . . c. Adhesive A-1 and Activator Type B y .. Armstrong Products Company ' ' "'?"' ` Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana ' ' ' d. Adhesive 9860-1, Synthetics Organic Company, Cleveland, Ohio, used with activator diethylene triamine (Carbide and Carbon Chemical Company) 2. Straight Nitrile Rubber: When straight nitrile rubber was originally used, invariably the gasket was recessed in a groove. Tris w-3s to prevent gasket flow and to protect the material against excessive compression. Although this type seal was io*. cemented, the mtrile rubber gasket is not reuseable. Since grooves or stops have a'ready been provided for the i.tnie rubber seal, Silastic 50 can be easily substituted and is recoTirr,ended. This conforms with modern practice. XVI. Periodic Fluid Inspection and What Checkpoints Mean T" a 'ccjlar schadjle - at six, nine, or twelve-month intervals -- make - '^mpie visual .nspection of your askarel insulation and run a dielectric breakdown voltage check. ' T.^rria'* General Electric Company "T'auemar* cM/.nnascta Mmmg&Manufacturing Company n I /*--7 I 0666639 | TOWOLDMON0040508 WATER_PCB-00024977 Visual Inspection: Askarel is a clear, faint-yellow liquid. After long-term use this color may gradually intensify to light brown. The fluid should remain clear and free from turbidity or cloudiness. Any color change - such as to a green, red or blue cast - indicates extraction of impurities (coior materials) from the solid insulation. If a distinct foreign color pick-up is noted, check the complete range of electrical characteristics and notify the transformer maker, Blackening of the askarel may indicate an arcing condition. Other color changes alone are not danger signals since the dielectric breakdown voltage is not likely to be impaired. Dielectric Breakdown Voltage If the dielectric breakdown voltage has decreased significantly from the last inspection, or if it has gradually decreased below 26 KV range (at 25*0 - RUN A CHECK FOR MOISTURE. Use ASTM D1533 (Karl Fischer Method). The dielectric breakdown voltage of askarel is the major indicator to the operating efficiency of your liquid insulation. Besides the visual inspection tests, dielectric breakdown voltage is the only test necessary to run on a routine basis. Well-sealed askarel transformers have service records of 25 to 30 years on the original askarel. XVII. Inspection Checklist If askarel is dear -- even though darkened to light brown, has no sediment or turbidity, has dielectric breakdown voltage over 26 KV -- give it the inspection "OK". If askarel is clear, but has foreign color of blue, green, red ... it is "extracting color" from internal materials. This is not, of itself, an operating hazard when the dielectric breakdown voltage stays over 26 KV and moisture remains low. However, this rare occurrence calls for checking into the condition of the interior construction and consulting the transformer maker. However, when sampling the fluid care should be taken to avoid getting color into the askarel from paint that may be inside or outside of the sample valve. If'the moisture content ts found to be above 70 ppm at operating temperature, then sampling should be done at more frequent intervals to establish a possible trend, particularly on outdoor installations. If askarel is clear, but dielectric breakdown voltage drops to 22 or lower KV. and moisture rises over 80 ppm when sampled at operating temperature .. the askarel is ready for simple "refining". If the moisture is near the saturation level (about 125 ppm at room temperature) a thorough inspection should be made for water droplets in the transformer tank, and even for "globules" of water floating on the askarel surface. If found, the transformer manufacturer should be consulted for reconditioning both the transformer and the fluid. If askarel is dark brown to black, if black panicles of carbon are seen, and dielectric strength is low ... the askarel has been broken down by arcing. It cannot be refined and should be removed and incinerated under proper conditions. (See ANSI C107.1-1974, Section 4.1.6). If any of these five simple inspection tests appear out of the ordinary or the relationship between appearance and test values >s abnormal, contact your transformer supplier for a complete analysis. Whenever a sample is to be shipped to Monsanto, please follow the directions shown under; "SAMPLING ASKAREL'. 0686640 T1S TOWOLDMON0040509 WATER_PCB-00024978 XVIII. Cortarnmnion in Transformers Vit^re. pu.'t.c-ate matter and arced decomposition products are -.nown to be ser Ous contaminating influences on transformer askarel. The power facte' test normally used for the detection of contamination m mmerai on' transformers is of little use for this purpose in eskare' filled transformers, due to the extreme effect of extraneous ^oiuoie poidr mai-.r.als. This increase m power factor as illustrated in Vi r.j: r: ao. ::se effect on oieiectric breakdown voltage. Table VI Effect of Common Insulation Materials on Power Factor and Dielectric Strength (Heat Aged 96 Hours in Askarel at 100*0.) Material Immersed Askarel After Exposure Power Factor, Percent at 60 eye., 10CTC Dielectric Strength 25*C. None (control) Black varnished cloth Copper Pressboard Manila paper Phenol formaldehyde resins Shellac Iron Synthetic rubber 1.0 35.0 1.5 2.0 1.5 1.6 6.0 5.0 70.0 35 KV 42 40 37 39 41 36 39 39 Similarly, trace contaminants from commonly used construction materials can lower the volume*resistivity of askarel, without affecting its dielectric breakdown voltage. This is shown in Table VII. . Table VII * ", * Effect of Common Insulation Materials - on Volume Resistivity of Askarel ijo " Sample Volume Resistivity - > - x 108 ohm-em (at ioo*c.;soo Volt*. ;`V^c . DC., 0.1" gap) I 1. New askarel before heat aging . -* 2. New askarel after heat aging 96 hours at 100*C 3. After heat aging with 1 sq. inch specimens of: a. Pnenolic resin tap changer material b. Paper c. Grade A pressboard (tan) d. Grade A pressooard (gray) ' !- c Grade A pressboard, laminated strip *. Cotton wrapp-ng <) Glyptai 1276 cement, cured 48 hrs. at 110*C 2,000 1,900 1,200 750 500 500 400 300 100 ule trace contamination easily lowers volume resistivity from high 'evais, it is important to note that heavy contamination (as when arced) do?: not lower the resistivity below the order of 10 ohm-cm. at 10QC. "he aifferent behavior of askarel vs. mineral oil in these respects can be /nme. '.trd as fonows: H'gh power 'actor and low volume resistivity in transformer mineral cTs i/e commonly regarded as "danger signals" that the oil has deteriorated and broken down chemically or excessive moisture is present. TIN This is NOT TRUE of askarel liquid insulation unless the dielectric breakdown vo'tage is low or the moisture content is high. rrm -, Manufacturers of askarel type transformers point put that it is Quite well known that askarel transformers with In t'al uo.ver factor tK? askarel fluid in excess of 50% at room temperotjre and 60 riz are 5'v,ng satisfactory service I'fe. However, there needs to be assurance that doth dielectric breakdown voltage and moisture are at satisfactory ieveis ana do not show adverse trends. XIX. ASTM D3255 Method For Investigating The Compat ibility of Transformer Insulation and Construction Materials in Askarels This method uses the change of electrical and-or cnem'cal characteristics of transformer askarel resulting from its controlled exposure to insulation and construction mater ais, m order to evaluate their immediate major ''contamination" effect on the askarel fluid. Delayed or long time contamination effects may not be detected. f _iv The method also utilizes various physical tests on the insulation and construction materials after controlled exposure to the askarel to determine the compatibility of these materials with transformer askarel. Properly proportioned specimens of the insulation or structural materials are immersed in refined askarel for 168 hours at 100 1C in 9 forced draft oven. Changes in electrical and chemical properties of the transformer askarel are compared against a control sample of tne askarel treated in the same manner, in absence of the test specimens. Dissipation factor (ASTM D 924} change is one of the criteria used. The askarel fluid is refined by absorptive treatment to a dissipation factor level of 0.05 max. at 100C and 60 Hz and 0.01 max. at 25*C and 60 Hz. Corresponding values of the askarel fluid after heating 168 hours at 100C in absence of a test specimen are 0.075 and 0.02 respectively. i The maximum dissipation factor levels suggested for the askarel after heating in presence of the test specimen are 0.20 at 10CTC and 60 Hz ! and 0.04 at 25"C and 60 Hz. ` XX. Refining Askarel for Reuse ' A. Filtering Through Dry Blotter Paper to Remove Moisture and Extraneous Particles: 7 Most operators prefer portable refining apparatus, such as a plate press fitted with a dolly, available from Sparkler, Mundelein, . Illinois or General Electric Company, Pittsfield, Massachusetts; or the earthen cartridge filter type available from Industrial Filter Corporation, Lebanon, Indiana. Filter paper liners for the plate . . press are available from Carl Schleicher and Schuell Company, ' Keane, New Hampshire and manufacturers of filter presses listed rf. *- above.. l. The filter paper must be dried immediately before use. For best results, spread the paper for maximum surface exposure in a hot air circulating oven and heat it for 4 to 6 hours at 110*C. Circulate the askarel hot (but not over 40*0 through the filter fitted with the dry paper liners. t After filtration the dielectric breakdown voltage of the askarel should be 35 KV minimum. I PRECAUTIONS: 1. Filtering should not be done when the relative humidity exceeds 75%. 2. Any flexible hoses and gaskets on the refining equipment Should be lined with or made of materials that wili not be softened by contact with askarel fluid. (Materials lined with Silicone, V ton or Teflon* or flexible metal materials are suitable.) \ Trademark of E. I. DuPont DeNemouri & Company. Inc. 0686642 TOWOLDMON0040511 WATER_PCB-00024980 TABLE VIII Guide to Rate of Dissolved Water Removal By Filtering Askarel Through a Paper Pres* "asses Through Water in Askarel PPM D 115 1 35 2 22 3 18 4 12 5 TO 6 ' 10 E. Disposal of Solid Wastes: The ANSI guide Ct07.1-1974, Section 4.1.6 gives detailed -ecommendations. C. Solid Insulation Requiring Drying: if the solid insulation of the transformer requires drying, consult the transformer manufacturer or an apparatus service shop, as in such case oven drying is preferred. D. Earth Treatment for Maximum Improvement of Power Factor and Volume Resistivity: We question whether pumping and filtering the fluid solely to achieve a change in power factor or volume resistivity alone is justified in today's ecological climate regarding PCBs. We recom mend that in these situations the original transformer manufac turer be contacted. 1. Procedure: The askarel liquid should be relatively dry prior to the following earth filtration. . ' . .. . . As a coating on the filter paper surface use finely divided Attapulgus* clay or Fuller's earth dried and activated by heating for 12 hours at 300-350"F immediately prior to use. The amount of earth used should be 0.1 to 0.2 percent by weight on the weight of the askareT'to be treated. Askarel weighs about 12.5 pounds per gallonrV;^ To deposit the earth evenly, stir one-third of the earth with a small portion of askarel in a clean container. Pump the mixture through the filter and follow with two more one-third portions. Then circulate askarel taken from near the top of the transformer, pass it warm {not over 55C) through the earth-coated filter and feed back through the bottom transformer outlet. Continue circulation until the Fluid is clear and test shows that the electrical properties are fullv restored. 2. Effect of Earth on Removal of Scavengers Only slight and insignificant loss* by selective absorption of tin tetraphenyl and epoxides occurs when askarel is refined by treatment with 0.1 to 0.2 percent by weight of earth. To remove significant amounts of the scavengers requires repe titious treatment with much larger amounts of earth. ' T-aOBTiark of Engelhard Minerals and ChemicaltCorp. l I 0686643 1* 2 | TOWOLDMON0040512 WATER_PCB-00024981 Table JX Approximate Relationship Showing the Insignificant Effect of Power Factor end Volume-Resistivity on Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Transformer Askarei Power Factor (60 eye.) 100*C 25'C Volume Resistivity x 109 ohm-cm (at 100=0, 600 Volts DC. 0.1" oaoi Breakdown Voltage 25'C.O.r Co; 2% 55% 15% 20-25% 40-50% 0.05% 0.1% 0.7% 2.0% - 1500 500 100 60-70 25 35 KV 35 35 35 35 XXI. Cleaning Arced Transformers If a unit has arced so that the askarei is no longer fit for use, a thorough cleaning of the unit is necessary before refilling with new askarei insulation and returning it to service*. Follow this procedure insuring care is taken to prevent any loss of liquid askarei to effluent streams. A. Drain out all dark, carbon-contaminated askarei. Arrange to have the scrap fluid incinerated under proper conditions. (See ANSI Committee C107 report.) B. Carefully brush carbon deposits from internal parts and insulation, using a soft bristle brush making sure that insulation is not damaged. C. Flush thoroughly using new askarei - not an oil, nor a cleaning solvent. D. Flush a second time with fresh askarei; drain; then fill to the proper level with new askarei. E. Energize transformer to warm the fluid for 24 to 48 hours; then circulate the askarei through a filter, returning it to the unit filtered and ready for use. XXII. Sampling Askarei Take a sample as close to the top of the liquid surface as possible. Many large askarei transformers have a built-in sampling tube near the surface for convenient sampling. Then, to make sure that your sample truly represents your askarei insulation, take another sample from the bottom. If additional sampling tube connections are contrived on the valves for easier sampling, make the tubes of clean glass, stainless steel, aluminum or tin for rigid types; and silicone, or Viton or Teflon tubing for flexible types. Use NEW containers for the askarei sample. A new and thoroughly pre-dried, small-mouth quart glass bottle fitted witha 6akelite** screw cap with aluminum or tin cap liner is recommended for quick, on-site testing. Ilf complete analysis is to be made, a 5-pmt site sample is required.) Be sure that the new bottle does not stand open to collect dust or moisture. Rinse the sample bottle and cap lining two or three times with askarei from the transformer, then fill it. If the sample will be tested promptly, a clear glass bottle can be used. If sample is to be stored indefinitely, use an amber glass oottle or wrap clear glass with aluminum foil. A. Select a dry day. Do not sample insulation on a warm, moist day when humidity exceeds 75%, and .. . Thij attumn that the cause of arcmg hss Own established and coirections maoe. When severe ereing occurs, major repairs are usually necessary and the unit rebuilt. This procedure can be applied for flushing out the repaired units. "Trademark of Union Carbide Corporation 0666644 TOWOLDMON0040513 WATER_PCB-00024982 Make sure that the askarel is at 'east as warm as the surrounding air. (Cold liouids can condense moisture from humid air.) ' When sampling askarel from transformers, it is best to take the sample when the unit is warm and operating at average or maximum load, especially for a check on moisture as reflected by a dielectric breakdown voltage test, Sampling the warm askarel more truly represents its condition during operation. Experience ;hc.vs that water will migrate from a transformer's sol d insulation to the askarel liauid and vice versa, depending on temperature. Therefore, when the transformer is hot, the moisture is most likely to be found m the liquid. This accounts largely for periodic variations in dielectric breakdown voltage. For example, a relatively high dielectric breakdown voltage may be found during winter months and a relatively low dielectric breakdown voltage during the summer months on samples taken from the same unit. When testing has been completed, the remainder of the fluid sample should be destroyed by high temperature incineration described in Section VIII. 3 i 0636645 TOWOLDMON0040514 WATER_PCB-00024983 I i i IS Askarel Switches aEd Terminal Chambers I. Introduction High voltage leads are usually connected to askarel or mineral on-filled network transformers and power centers through terminal chamoers and switches. In some cases terminal chambers are not used, and the high voltage leads are connected directly to the switch terminals. They may be filled with either askarel or mineral oil. Switches are usually rotary or drum type fitted with a revolving block and porcelain unit as the principal element arranged for three-phase service. Askarel transformers with attached switches have been in use for about 30 years. When they were first introduced, the availability of insulating and gasketing materials was rather limited and even the best materials at the time had no service history. As a result, inadequate gasketing materials such as cork, nitrile rubber, and nitrile rubber-and-cork particles were used. While satisfactory tor a limited period of time, these materials cannot be depended upon for the expected long life of the equipment. The terminal chamber is usually above or below the switch compartment and separated by a steel wall through which the bushings are inserted. When bushings are properly selected and correctly installed, there is no leakage from ore compartment tP the other. With poor bushing seals, and the terminal chamber above the switch, potting compounds or cable oil can seep into the askarel. When the terminal chamber is below the switch, askarel can drain into the terminal chamber. II. Sources of Contamination There are three possible sources of contamination for askarel in switches and terminal chambers; they rank in this order of frequency: 0) water entering through poor gaskets; (2) decomposition products from arcing when switch is used to break magnetizing current; (3) entrance of pothead or cable compounds through leaky bushing seals. Unfike an askarel transformer where the amount of contaminant is likely to be very small {probably only trace amounts) in relation to the volume of askarel fluid -- in switches or terminal chambers with faulty seals, the amount of contamination can be relatively large. Experience has shown that, based on the number of installed askarel-switch units, the percentage of 'allures is extremely smalt When investigated, it has been found that most failures originate m the swch chamber. Water is the chief source of contamination. However, heavy contamination of askarel with petrolatum and asphalt material, aue -g leakage, have caused a few failures. Petrolatum is used frequently for filling terminal chambers. When finer cable oil or petrolatum seeps into askarel, no great harm results The fire resistance will be somewhat decreased and power factor of tne askarel will increase with an accompanying drop m resistivity While highly undesirable, it is doubtful that failure of the unit 'eui'ts Where asphaltic compounds are used in place of petrolatum, the danger increased somewhat because asphaltic contamination -d, -jju* excessively high dielectric losses in the askarel. When tne terminal chamber is below the switch chamber oo,,'rs compound can be contaminated by askarel if the bush sej.s * a leaky. This is undesirable because the askarel will increase u-e pv*>er factor and conductivity of the potting compound or caoie oil and develop heat from dielectric loss. If this mixture is drawn m-o t-e rjce 0666646 1Z TOWOLDMON0040515 WATER_PCB-00024984 .'at'on, 3 cable failure is likely. This again emphasizes the -T.portanc? o< tight bushing assemblies. III. Sealing Switches and Terminal Chambers bushing construction, use of Silastic seals and welding wherever possible is highly desirable (as covered in Section Al. Where an .idftomeric seal is to be used in contact with both askarel and no-.'oleum oil, DuPont's Viton is suggested. 't.v pnent the user should specify these modern sealing .v;-gsrnents to keep out contaminants and minimize maintenance. IV. Askarel Used Under Mild Arcing Conditions Tne IEEE Guide for Transformer Askarel calls attention to the showing: "Askarel $ used, to some extent, in apparatus where it is subjected to light intermittent arcing, such as in self-contained induction regulators, where operating switches are continually producing slight arcs, in transformer de-energizing switches, etc.. Under " normal conditions, deterioration of the askarel is very slight. However, improperly adjusted or defective switches in this type of apparatus can produce excessive and prolonged arcing and accelerated deterioration of the askarel. It is recommended that when askarel is used under these conditions, checks of the liquid, especially for moisture and dielectric breakdown voltage made more frequently than when it is used only as a cooling and insulating fluid. Deterioration of this type is indicated by a blackening of the liquid. It can usually be reconditioned as previously described. Special attention should be given to maintaining the scavenger at the appropriate concentration." " V. Maintenance for Askarei Filled Switches A. Switches used for grounding after power source hes been de-energized will not undergo arcing. 5. Switches interrupting' magnetizing current will be subject to arcing; the amount of decomposition will depend on power ' .. .... interrupted, time and frequency of operation. As a general rule; - : . the liquid should be checked after 5 to 10 operations. ' 1. On newly installed switches, check the askarel at 3,6 and 12. ~ month intervals; if found satisfactory, check once annually ' thereafter. With proper attention jo the gasketing of covers- and bushings, experience will probably indicate that lew^r- frequent inspection is warranted. .v 2. Check askarei for: ... . a. Dielectric breakdown voltage (ASTMD877): ft should be 26 KV minimum. If dielectric breakdown voltage is . ' low, confirm presence of water by Karl Fischer method ASTM D-1S33. Filter to remove moisture. Dielectric strength should then be 30 KV minimum. b. Presence of carbon from arcing: Fluid should be relatively free of carbon. If badly arced and very black, replace fluid. If only minute amounts of carton are present, filtration is recommended. Check power factor of liquid (should not be over 5% at 25*C and 60 cyclesl. Flush out switch chamber with several gallons of fresh askarel before refilling. 3. If there is discoloration, high power factor, detectable change in specific gravity or refractive index, or if fluid flashes below 250"F, there is a possibility of .seepage of potting compound into the switch compartment. In this case, correct any leaky bushing seals with proper replacements and fill with new askarel. 4. If terminal chamber is below switch, check potting compound for presence of askarel (can usually be detected by odor or by an increase in specific gravity). If askarel is present, correct any (eaky bushing seals with proper replacements, and renew compounds. 5. Examine cover gaskets visually. Deterioration can be detected !/. \ . f k 1 r i j ! < | J i ] 0686647 TOWOLDMON0040516 WATER_PCB-00024 by swelling and cracking of the exposed edge. *n cases of severe deterioration, liquid seepage is usually present. 6. Check for leakage at packing gland of switching smalt. If leaking, repack with a Silastic ring type gasket. VI. Askarel Under Excessive Temperature or Fault Conditions The IEEE Guide also points out that, "Chlorobenzenes used in transformer askareis begin to ooil at temperatures of about 205C, under atmospheric condit'ons. If the material is heated to such high temperature in a sealed system, pressure develops. Pressure will also develop in the system if the askarel is arced sufficiently to generate copious hydrogen chloride gas. "Therefore, it is recommended that wherever possible, sealed askarel-filled equipment be provided with pressure relief devices. " These devices must be large enough to provide immediate relief at a definite pressure, and to prevent further build up of pressure if decomposition continues. It must be remembered that the presence of devices of this sort does not necessarily preclude the rupturing of containing vessels, since pressure build up can be extremely rapid under violent arcing conditions." Toxicity& Safe Handling I. Inhalation At ordinary temperatures the chlorinated biphenyls in Askarel have not presented industrial toxicological problems. The hazard of potential toxic exposure varies with their volatility: the lower-chlorinated, more* volatile ones present more of a potential problem from the standpoint of both inhalation and skin contact. When Askarel fluids are used at elevated temperatures, engineering controls must be applied, either by 'the use of closed systems or by effective local-exhaust ventilation together with general workroom exhaust. .a t. Vapors of Askarel at room temperature should not be breathed in a . confined space; and no vapor of any fluid evolved at elevated ' temperatures should be allowed to be dispersed into the general workroom. , Inhalation tests on animals indicate that the maximum safe concentra tion of vapor is in the range cf from 0.5 to 1.0 millig'cm per cubic meter of air. The threshold limit value (maximum allowable concen tration of an 8-hour working day! set by the American Conference of Government Hygienists are 1.0 milligram of the lowe-chionnated biphenyl compounds per cubic meter of air and 0.5 milligram of the more-highly-chlorinated compounds, per cubic meter cf air. II. Skin Contact Prolonged or repeated skin contact with the Askarel fluids must be avoided by the use of gloves and protective garments, because of tne possible occurrence of a condition called chloracne. Although reports of this condition caused by Askarel are rare, it can be produced by excessive skin contact. If the fluid is spilled on the skin the skin should be washed in the usual manner with a soap solution. A burn caused by contact with a hot Askarel should be treated like any ordinary burn. For disposal instructions of Askarel fluids, see Section A V111, page 6. 0686648 TOWOLDMON0040517 WATER_PCB-00024986 A&slyiieal Services oes Transformer Askarel Available From Monsanto --+ i ` ........ . n:t w::h'ng to make their own fluid analyses can obtain the service from Monsanto. Simply contact Monsanto : wc.:`y what enal\ oes are wanted. You will be sent the proper-sized, clean sample container, fitted with a proDer label. When . .. -Cw'iva this, carcfu-ly take your sample (following the procedure for sampling in this guide). Send the container to ' . , ,;.v.o'5 laboratory. Charges listed include sample container and laboratory costs. The charges are those in effect August 6, ~~C, end are subject to change. ,'ypes of Analyses Available analysis 1} ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK . Total Charge: $35.00 Per Sample To oetermine the general condition of the fluid and find whether further analysis is necessary, (one-quart sample required) Frcoe.-ues Tested Dielectric Breakdown Voltage Color and Condition Moisture You '.mi! c-3 notified of the results of this test. If further testing is indicated, and you want a complete analysis, you will be sent a live-pint sample container. This sample will be used for the following series of tests: Analysis 2) COMPLETE ANALYSIS Total Charge: $165.00 Per Sample 11) To determine the extent of fluid contamination, (2) earth refinement to determine what degree of restoration of electrical and uMu-ating properties is possible, (3) check test to see how the fluid responded to earth treatment. Complete Analysis: to determine the extent of contamination rroucrues Tested Free Chlorides Color and Condition Acidity Specific Gravity Dielectric Breakdown Voltage Refractive Index Water Power Factor, Dielectric Constant, and Resistivity p) Earth Refinement Responses* Consists of treatment for 2.5 hours at 5O-0O"C. with 0.1 to 0.2 pecoent by weight of properly conditioned Attapulgus clay and then filtration through dry filter paper. -- cj Analysis After Laboratory Earth Refinement:-' - . ; Properties Tested ' Acidity ' Refractive index Dielectric Breakdown Voltage Water - Power Factor, Dielectric Constant, and Resistivity Free Chlorides -idr ' - You will be notified of the results of this test serin on your sample. Then after refining your entire transformer fluid fill you can check on the results by requesting the following analysis: .... Analysis 3) . ANALYSIS AFTER EARTH REFINEMENT . Total Charge: $70.00 Per Sample (This charge will not apply when analyses 1 and 2 have already been made.) ; i 4 L f 1 1 f 'j determine whether the entire lot of the askarel fill responded to the same extent as the laboratory sample, (five-pint sample "C-ired) r --erties Tested Free Chlorides L ::;or ar.d Condition ' Acidity Index Dielectric Breakdown Voltage ' "c: Power Factor, Dielectric Constant, and Resistivity o arrange for the tests described above write to the following address: r_.\d Wood Monsanto Industrial Chemicals Company cL-0 North Lindbergh 3lvd. Missouri 63166 : iiibe tested should be clearly marked for identification and sent directly to: .'ijnsanto Company w G. Krummrich Laboratory So'jvk-1, minors 62201 -/.emion J. A. Gloeckner - _J<2 0686649 TOWOLDMON0040518 WATER_PCB-00024987 APPENDIX A_____________________________________________________________________________________ Askarel Stability and Composition of Arc Formed Gas: Askarel insulation is one of the most inert, chemically-stabie heat resistant, non-corrosive liquids known. It will not break down, oxidize or sludge when exposed to air and high temperatures, 150C, or even somewhat higher. Arcing, however, will break down the compound to liberate some hydrogen chloride and small amounts of carbon. APPROXIMATE COMPOSITION ARC-FORMED GAS FROM TRANSFORMER ASKAREL BLENDS ASTM TYPES D AND G (INERTEEN 70-30 AND PYRANOL A13B3B-3, RESPECTIVELY) Gas carbon monoxide carbon dioxide oxygen inert gases hydrogen chloride (note the absence of phosgene) Amount 0.3% 0.3% 0.6% 1.5% 97.3% This arc-formed gas from ASTM Type D and Type F transformer sskareis is non-flammable and non-combustible. For all practical purposes, the amount of gas liberated from askarel under a given set of arcing conditions is about 100 cubic centimeters per kilowatt-second. .^ APPENDIX B APPENDIX C SOLUBILITY OP GAS IN TRANSFORMER ASKARELS \ ASTM TYPES O AND G ... 'v*--*- " Percent of Gas By Volume Corrected to: " Carbon dioxide . Air . Nitrogen ' Hydrogen chloride1 '-7 1 In absence of scavenger 25*C 760 mm . 25*C ioctc ... 71% * r 5.7 6.0 37.8 47% 7 4.9 4.8 50.9 0*C,760mm 25*C _ ioctc _ 5.8 5.0 5.5 4.4 -- EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON DIELECTRIC BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE OF ASKAREL Temperature C -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 50 80 Dielectric Breakdown Voltage ASTM 0877 67 KV 63 57 55 50 50 48 45 0666650 TOWOLDMON0040519 WATER_PCB-00024988 appendix d COMPARISON OF THE APPROXIMATE VISCOSITY INSAYBOLT UNIVERSAL SECONDS OF TRANSFORMER ASKARELS AND MINERAL OIL Temp. *C -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 Pyranol A13B38-3 1,000 100 70 45 39 34 30 10-C Mineral Oil 1,000 150 85 49 40 34 30 Inerteen 70-30 2,800 195 85 50 40 36 33 APPENDIX E THE DENSITY OF INERTEEN 70 30 AND TRANSFORMER PYRANOL A1383B-3 Approx. Density gm/cc. Temp, *C 0 20 40 60 80 Inerteen 70*30 1.574 1.552 1.529 1.507 1.485 Pyranol A13B3B-3 1.577 1.556 1.532 1.510 1.4B8 APPENDIX F __________________________________________________________________________________ The thermal conductivity values of transformer Pyranol A13B3B-3 at 27*C and 58*C are 26.2 and 25.8 x IQ*9 calories centimeterri, deQrees centigrade-*, second**, respectively. Or, approximately 0.06 BTU per (hr.) (sq. ft.) (*F.) per loot. This same approximation applies to Inerteen 70*30. , . APPENDIX G___________________ ;r': '____________________. .__________________________________ Heat Capacity -. Over the temperature range of 26* to 125*C the specific heat of transformer askarel is close to 0.30 calories per gram per degree. V ' - - APPENDIXH_________________ ' .. ~ ________ Coefficient of Expansion . The average coefficient of expansion of transformer askarel over the temperature range20to 100*Cis0.0007 cc/cc/*C.One gallon would increase to 1.056 gallons on heating from 20to100*C. APPENDIX!_______________________ _______________________________________________________________ Fire Resistance Askarels oi various compositional types are used. Under arcing conditions the gases produced, while consisting of predominantly non-combustible hydrogen chloride can yield varying amounts of combustible gases depending upon the askarel type. insulation systems incorporating these askarels and cellulosic or other organic materials may, when arced, produce gaseous mixtures which are moderately flammable. As a precaution, such gases should be removed from the askarel by bubbling dry n trogen through the askarel and flushing the gas space with dry nitrogen before any work is performed on the apparatus. 0686651 | TOWOLDMON0040520 WATER_PCB-00024989 APPENDIX J Seals. Properties and Procurement Dow Coming Corporation, Midland, Michigan with Districts at Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York City, Washington, D.C. and Toronto has available Bulletin 09-019, August 1962 entitled "Silastic Design Data". This lists the gasket fabricators throughout the country from whom the "Silastic 50" gasketing can be purchased in sheet, extrusions or molded shapes. Generally, Silastic 50 sheet goods are stocked by local die cutters, hence, could be generally purchased locally. Usually small quantities of gaskets are die cut. If larger quantities are needed, tools are made of the same type used to cut other e)as\omer%. Where the gasket is extruded for fitting into a machined groove or between gasket stops, Dow Corning advises use of a scarved joint. This joint is then cemented using Dow Coming's Silastic 140 (clear) or their RTV 731 (white) materials, which air cure. Dow Corning points out that the local "rubber" fabricators purchase the Silastic 50 in billet form. This is worked on a roll mill in preparation for sheeting or extrusion. Then to obtain the desired physical properties the fabricator must oven cure the Silastic 50 for 24 hours at 480*F. SPECIFICATIONS* ASTM D676 ASTM D412 ASTM D412 ASTM D395 Color Specific Gravity at 77F Hardness, Shore A. Scale Tensile Strength, psi.min Elongation, percent, min Compression Set after 22 hrs at 300*F, percent, max White 1.20 + 0.02 45 to 60 800 250 30 *AII physical properties measured on 0.075 inch thick samples molded 5 minutes at 240"F, and oven cured 24 hours at 480*F. APPENDIX K Caution Label . The following or equivalent caution statements should be fixed on all containers of transformer askarels and the trans formers themselves: This product contains Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). Care should be taken to prevent entry into the environment through spills, leakage, use, vaporization, or disposal of liquid or containers. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors or mists. Avoid contact with eyes or prolonged contact with skin. If skin contact occurs, remove by washing with soap and water. Following eye contact, flush with water. In case of spillage onto clothing, the clothing should be removed as soon as practical and the skin washed. Dispose of any contaminated materials as suggested m the American National Standards Institute document Cl07.1, "Guidelines for Handling and Oisposal of Capacitor and Transformer Grade Askarels, Containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls". fifcnsanto MONSANTO INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS COMPANY FUNCTIONAL PRODUCTS GROUP 800 N. LINDBERGH BLVD. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63166 The information herein regarding obtaining optimum results from askarel fluids in your transformer has been accumulated by Monsanto for over 40 years from the experience of makers and users of askarel transformers and it is believed will be helpful. Nothing herein shall be construed as applying to other than askarel insulation. Data and maintenance suggestions herein do not to the other components of the transformer. All operating and maintenance suggestions recommended by the manufac turer of the transformer should also be carefully followed. Because these maintenance directions apply only to the askarel insulation, Monsanto disclaims any liability for damage to property or injury to persons arising from transformer operation. 0686652 TOWOLDMON0040521 WATER_PCB-00024990 'J s CUSTOVE53 SERVICE CENTERS AKRON. OHIO 44313 260 Spnnjuoa Drive Box 5644 Montrose Development Park Tel. (21$) 665-4111 ATLANTA. 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