Biodegradable transformer oil made from processed vegetable oil
Transformers function to reduce the voltage of electrical power from the grid, to make it suitable for domestic and local industrial use. Transformer oil made from processed vegetable oil is biodegradable and safer for the environment than its mineral alternative. Traditionally, mineral oils are used to insulate and cool the transformer unit, but interest in vegetable alternatives is growing and holds several advantages: due to its high flash point, the temperature at which the oil spontaneously ignites, the risk of fire is considerably lower than when mineral oil is used. And if any leaks do occur for some reason, vegetable oil is biodegradable. This product contributes to the objectives of the Circular Economy Action Plan by helping “close the loop” of product lifecycles through greater recycling and re-use. It also contributes to the EU Biodiversity Strategy as it prevents damage to the environment and biodiversity caused by alternative mineral oil leaks.
CONTRIBUTION TO EU PRIORITIES:
- Biodiversity - reducing pollution
- Circular Economy Action Plan - enhancing circularity through reuse and recycling
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