Business Recorder Full flooding of powerhouse also caused a transformer explosion, spilling about 100 tons of oil over 80 km downstream the river. The studies later revealed that the accident primarily occurred due to very heavy vibrations in the turbine, its limits ...
Focus News “The oil secures the insulation of the transformer station. When it is drained, it breaks down and needs to be replaced. This harms not only the company but also our clients. These emergency investments could have been used for improving the services ... and more »
KHBS-KHOG Northwest Arkansas The company notified the EPA and confirmed about 16,000 gallons of transformer oil spilled. Crews have removed, 7,600 gallons of water and...
Machinery Lubrication Magaz Transformer oils serve several functions. They provide dielectric strength, protect the solid insulation and facilitate heat transfer. Perhaps most importantly, they also offer a way to determine if a problem exists when looking inside the transformer .
Valdez Star The vessel has been waylaid at the dock since the fire, which was ignited when leaking oil was exposed to sparks created by cutting torches used to free the beams from the vessel; the construction materials had been welded to the vessel for transport ... and more »
Base Oil Report Base Oil Report: Hydrodec remains on track to achieve first half results ahead of the corresponding period last year. Chairman Lord Moynihan will tell shareholders at the annual general meeting later today (10 June) that the company has made ...
Utility Products Transformer maintenance: Shell introduces the first transformer oil in the market that is based on the new Shell GTL (gas-to-liquids) technology. The Shell Diala S4 ZX-I is essentially sulphur-free and, compared to traditional mineral- oil -based ...
Kidderminster Shuttle “With the electricity off and a safety cordon in place, crews could then use [the compressed air foam system] which is highly effective in tackling this type of fire.” He said oil used for cooling the transformer had overheated and caught fire and the ... and more »
DVIDS All testing to date indicates no presence of the hazardous substance sometimes associated with transformer oil . Vacuum trucks will then transfer oil cargo into...
