Technical Data Sheet

Shell Diala Oil D

Very high performance electrical oil
Shell Diala D is a non-inhibited insulating oil manufactured from specially refined naphthenic feedstock. It offers very high oxidation stability, very good dielectric properties and excellent low temperature properties without the use of pour point depressants. Shell Diala D meets both the established and new copper corrosion tests. Applications
restricted regions in bulk) as Shell Diala D dried, specially handled to retain a high breakdown voltage as delivered. This enables the product to be used in many applications without further treatment.

Transformers Electrical insulating oil for transformers, grid and industrial transformers up to maximum load. Electrical equipment Components like rectifiers, circuit breakers, switchgears.

Specification and Approvals

Shell Diala D meets the following specifications: IEC 60296 (2003) Table 2 Transformer Oil (U), uninhibited Baader oxidation test of (obsolete) DIN 57370-1 (1978)

Advice on applications not covered in this leaflet may be obtained from your Shell Representative.

Performance Features and Advantages

Excellent oxidation stability Diala D offers inherent natural resistance to oil degradation and is suitable for long life applications. Very good dielectric properties Meets the requirements of all major specifications. Anti corrosion properties Shell Diala D is non-corrosive towards copper, with no need for passivation. Diala D meets all relevant tests on copper corrosion, namely the established DIN 51353 (Silver Strip Test) and ASTM D1275, and also the newer tests: IEC 62535 and ASTM D1275B. Very good low temperature properties The naphthenic nature of the feedstock of Diala D provides a superior low temperature performance without the use of additives. Very good heat transfer characteristics The very good fluidity of the oil ensures proper heat transfer inside the transformer, even from lowest starting temperatures.

Storage precautions
The critical electrical properties of Shell Diala D are easily compromised by trace contamination with foreign material. Typically encountered contaminants include moisture, particles, fibres and surfactants. Therefore, it is imperative that electrical insulating oils be kept clean and dry. It is strongly recommended that storage containers be dedicated for electrical service and include airtight seals. It is further recommended that electrical insulating oils be stored indoors in climate-controlled environments.

Health and Safety

Guidance on Health and Safety are available on the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet which can be obtained from your Shell representative. Shell Diala D is free of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB).

Protect the environment

Take used oil to an authorized collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.

Low water content of delivered oil

Diala D is available in drums and pails (and in

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Typical Characteristics
Property Appearance Density at 15 C Density at 20 C Kinematic viscosity at 40 C Kinematic viscosity at 20 C Kinematic viscosity at 30 C Flashpoint P.M. Pourpoint Neutralisation value Corrosive Sulphur Corrosive Sulphur Corrosive Sulphur Breakdown voltage Untreated After treatment Dielectric dissipation factor (DDF) at 90 C Oxidation Stability (164 h /120 C) Total acidity Sludge DDF at 90 C Oxidation Stability Baader (140h /110 C) Neutralisation value Sludge content Dielectric dissipation factor (DDF) at 90 C mg KOH/g %m DIN 51554 0,09 0,02 0,1 mg KOH/g %m IEC 60247 IEC 61125 C Max. 1,2 Max. 0,8 Max. 0,5 0,23 0,1 0,15 kV kg/m3 kg/m3 mm2/s mm2/s mm2/s C C mg KOH/g Units Method IEC 60296 ISO 3675 ISO 3675 ISO 3104 ISO 3104 ISO 3104 ISO 2719 ISO 3016 IEC 62021-1 DIN 51353 IEC 62535 ASTM D 1275 B IEC 60156 Min. 30 Min. 70 Max. 0,005 >30 >70 0,001 IEC 60296 Requirements Clear, free from sediment and suspended matters Max. 895 Max. 12 Max. 1.800 Min. 135 Max. -40 Max. 0,01 Not corrosive -

Diala D
Complies 884 881 8,1 17,3 730 138 -60 < 0,01 Not corrosive Not corrosive Not corrosive

These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification, variations in these characteristics may occur.

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