Transformer oils

Beyond the ordinary

Perfect for imperfect conditions.
Nynas, the world’s leading supplier of
transformer oils, offers a range of high-
performance oils that have been developed
to optimise transformer performance under
the most challenging conditions: The Nova
Grades and Nytro Grades.
Our insight
The way we see it, different transformers have different
needs. For instance, a high voltage unit close to a power
station typically runs with a higher load and at a higher
temperature than a transformer located at the distribution
end of a power grid. The investment in a critical trans-
Production
High
High
High
Super and high grades
former is normally more substantial as the cost of power
outages (a standstill or breakdown in the grid) will be more
serious than if a less critical transformer needs to be taken
off line.
Application Thinking
Since different transformers have different needs, we think
it’s vital to offer products with characteristics that match
the design and intended operating cycle of each and every
one of your transformers.
Nynas transformer oils
Nynas transformer oils respond to a growing demand from
markets around the world for more refined products to
protect transformers against copper corrosion. Other bene-
fits include longer service life through improved oxidation
stability and enhanced electrical properties.
Refining expertise
At Nynas, our core expertise is refining technology. Our
competence covers the entire refining process: from
selection of appropriate base oil streams, through optimal
refining, to final blending to compose specific products for
specific requirements.
The merits of refining for purpose
The better an oil is refined, the better its fundamental cha-
racteristics for its end use. For example, when producing
a high quality uninhibited oil, knowing how to create the
right balance between different properties that transfor-
mers require is crucial.
Distribution
Operation load and temperature Low
Investment Low
Risk Low
Standard grades
Oil recommendations
 Oxidation behaviour of different types of oil
Oil ageing

Time

Uninhibited standard grade

Inhibited standard grade
Inhibited high grade
With inhibited
Inhibited superoil, a higher degree of refining will increase
grade With an inhibited transformer oil, oxidation stability can be
its ability to interact with the inhibitor, thus improving further improved by using a suitable inhibitor.
oxidation stability. Essentially, a transformer oil with good oxidation
stability, reduces the need for oil maintenance over time.
Further consequences of refining By slowing the oil ageing process, cellulose degradation is
A higher degree of refining requires a longer manufacturing also slowed – this is especially true for inhibited grades. Put
process. However, resultant gains include a reduction in simply, good oxidation stability will result in longer asset life.
sulphur and polyaromatic content, the latter bringing with
it associated health and safety benefits.
Oxidation behaviour of different types of oil
Performance Oil ageing
Excellent
Good
Poor

Standard grade High grade Super grade Time

Natural oxidation stability Degree of refining Uninhibited standard grade

Oxidation stability with inhibitor Inhibited standard grade
Corrosion resistance Inhibited high grade
Electrical properties Inhibited super grade

Performance advantages
Meeting, and often exceeding the latest transformer requi-
Uninhibited and traced inhibited:
rements, Nynas high-performance oils are state-of-the art.
Nytro Libra, Nytro Taurus,
Our product range has been designed with the latest
Nytro Orion I, Nytro Leo I
industry demands in mind. It is perhaps not surprising that
our standard grades are well within the requirements, and
our high grades exceed them. Inhibited:
Furthermore, the efficiency of synthetic inhibitors has Nytro 4000X, Nytro 10XN
been improved thanks to our higher degree of refining. Nytro Gemini X, Nytro Lyra X,
Performance
Excellent

Nytro Orion II, Nytro Leo II,

Ageing and oxidation stability Nytro Lynx, Nytro Bear

Good

Oil use is a key factor in determining the length of a trans-

former’s operational life. Knowing how transformer oil
behaves is key to maintaining transformers in optimal con- With sales offices throughout the world, Nynas is the only truly
dition. Two factors affect the oxidation properties of trans- global transformer oil company. Your local Nynas office will help
Poor

former oils: natural oxidation characteristics of the original you choose the right transformer oil for your needs.
Standard grade High grade Super grade

crude oil source, and subsequent manufacturing processes. Natural oxidation stability Degree of refining
Oxidation stability with inhibitor
Corrosion resistance
Electrical properties
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