People, Planet, Profit

Many transformers currently operating are aged beyond their design life. The rate of failures is increasing, and each failure can pollute our environment. As a natural ester-based fluid formulated from a renewable natural resourcesoy bean seedsCooper Power Systems Envirotemp FR3 fluid functions as an eco-friendly alternative to the petroleum based mineral oil dielectric fluid widely employed throughout our transformer base. With more than 300,000 new and retrofilled transformers in service, FR3 fluid is a proven dielectric coolant that can positively impact your Triple Bottom Line.

Triple Bottom Line, a Model of Sustainability

Envirotemp FR3 Fluids Impact on Planet

Because Envirotemp FR3 Fluid is derived from 100% seed oils, its environmental and health profile is unmatched by other dielectric coolants. FR3 fluids biodegradation rate meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) criteria for the Ultimate Biodegradability classification. Non-toxic and readily biodegradable FR3 fluid received the first published EPA Environmental Technology Verification for transformer materials. Through a rigorous lifecycle analysis, FR3 fluid has been documented to be nearly carbon neutral, while mineral oil and alternative dielectric fluids release more green house gases into the environment. FR3 fluid reduces unnecessary exploration of mining and refining of raw materials. FR3 fluid has been proven to slow the aging rate of cellulose insulation. By relaxing current constraints defining load-ability, users can now specify 75 C (and higher) temperature rise transformers. This allows buying smaller transformers, using less non-renewable resources.

FR3 fluid enables prolonged asset life, reducing the need for replacement materials. Retrofilling existing transformers with FR3 fluid provides immediate environmental benefits. Made from sustainable vegetable oils, FR3 fluid reduces our reliance on petroleum based mineral oil.

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