Technical Data Sheet

Shell Diala Oil D Dried

Very high performance electrical oil
Shell Diala D Dried 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 and has a lower water content than
required by industry norms for delivered oil quality.
Shell Diala D Dried meets both the established and new copper
corrosion tests.
the transformer, even from lowest
starting temperatures.

Applications

Transformers
Electrical insulating oil for
transformers, grid and industrial
transformers up to maximum load.

Electrical equipment
Components like rectifiers, circuit
breakers, switch-gears.

Advice on applications not covered in

this leaflet may be obtained from your
Shell Representative.

Low water content of delivered oil

Diala D dried is specially handled
to retain a high breakdown voltage
as delivered. This enables it to
be used in many applications
without further treatment.

Specification and Approvals

Performance Features and

Advantages

Shell Diala D Dried meets the

following specifications:
IEC 60296 (2003)
Table 2 Transformer Oil (U),
uninhibited

Baader oxidation test of (obsolete)

DIN 57370-1 (1978)

Excellent oxidation stability

Diala D Dried 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 Dried is non-corrosive
towards copper, with no need for
passivation. Diala D Dried meets all
relevant tests on copper corrosion,
namely the established DIN 51353
(Silver Strip Test) and ASTM D1275,
and also the newer tests: IEC CCD
(WG35), now draft IEC 62535 and ASTM
D1275B.
Very good low temperature properties
The naphthenic nature of the
feedstock of Diala D Dried 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

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Storage precautions
The critical electrical properties of
Shell Diala D Dried 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 Dried is free of
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB).
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Do not discharge into drains, soil or
water.

Protect the environment

Take used oil to an authorized
collection point.

Typical Characteristics
Property

Units

Appearance

Specification
requirements
IEC 60296

Diala D Dried

IEC 60296

Clear, free of
solids

Complies

Method

Density at 15C

kg/m3

ISO 3675

884

Density at 20C

kg/m3

ISO 3675

<895

881

Kinematic viscosity
at 40C

mm /s

ISO 3104

12 max

8,1

Kinematic viscosity
at 20C

mm2/s

ISO 3104

25 max

17,3

Kinematic viscosity
at -30C

mm2/s

ISO 3104

1800 max

730

Flashpoint P.M.

ISO 2719

135 min

138

Pourpoint

ISO 3016

< -40

-60

Neutralisation value

mg KOH/g

IEC 62021-1

0.01 max

< 0.01

Corrosive Sulphur

Draft IEC 62535

Non-corrosive

Corrosive Sulphur

ASTM D 1275 B

Non-corrosive

Corrosive Sulphur

DIN 51353

Breakdown voltage
Untreated
After treatment

kV

Water content
(ex works)

ppm

Non-corrosive

Non-corrosive

IEC 60156
min 30
min 70
IEC 60814

Dielectric
dissipation factor
(DDF) at 90C

IEC 60247

Oxidation Stability
(164h/120C)

IEC 61125 C

>30
>70

40 max (drums and

IBC)
30 max (bulk)

<40 drums/IBC

0.005 max

0.001

<30 bulk

Total acidity

mg KOH/g

1,2 max

0.23

Sludge

%m

0,8 max

0,1

0.5 max

0,15

DDF at 90 C
Oxidation Stability
Baader (140h/110C)

DIN 51554

Neutralisation value

mg KOH/g

0.09

Sludge content

% m

0.02

0.11

Dielectric
dissipation factor
(DDF) at 90C

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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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