Dielektrol Power Capacitor Units

POWER CAPACITORS

DIELEKTROL® Power Capacitor Units

Standard GE Capacitor Units Selection Tables:
● Single-Phase, 50-400 kVAr, 60 Hz, 2.4-21.6 kV
Applicable standards: IEEE/ANSI #18, IEC 871-1
Rated Voltage: 2.4 to 21.6 kV
Rated Frequency: 60 Hz rated (50 Hz Capable)
Permissible Overloads:
Current: 180%
Voltage: 110%
kVAr: 135%
Capacitor Tolerance -0, +10%
Fusing: External (Fuses Optional); Internally Fused available upon request
Temperature Rating: -50 to 50 oC
Altitude: 1000 m (Standard Design)
Discharge Device: Internal Discharge Resister
Discharge Time 300 sec. (IEEE) to < 50 V (Available on request IEC - 600 sec. to <
75 V)
Resistance Unit Specific
Earth Connection: Unpainted area under the bracket (all capacitors)
Plus ground terminal on cover (single bushing unit)
Case Material: AISI 409 Stainless Steel
Paint: ASA #70 Sky Gray; Epoxy/Urethane system that meets the ANSI
outdoor pole-top standard
Dielectric System: Polypropylene
Insulation Liquid: Dielektrol NON-PCB
Bushing:
Type of insulator / Wet process porcelain
Material
Standard creep (min.) (305 mm up to 15 kV)......(457 mm up to 24 kV)
Special Creep (min.) (636 mm) (699 mm) (762 mm)
Insulation Level 95 kV or 110 kV BIL up to 15 kV with 1.2 X 50 m s wave
125 kV BIL up to 24 kV (Two Bushing)
125 ,150, 175, or 200 kV BIL up to 24 kV (single Bushing).

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Withstand voltage: NEMA CP-1 or IEEE #18: 2 X AC or 4.3 X DC Term-Case (10

sec.)
IEC 871-1: 2.15 X AC or 4.3 X DC Term -Case
Function of Voltage and BIL rating.
Weight: Unit specific
Type of connection: Parallel groove connector with Belleville washers

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Standard GE Capacitor Units

POWER CAPACITORS

DIELEKTROL® Power Capacitor Units

Single-Phase, 50-400 kVAr, 60 Hz, 2.4-21.6 kV
Units for special applications (i.e. system harmonics) or other non-standard
capacitors are available by contacting your local GE representative. CSA labeling
is available by adding the prefix 37V to the GE catalog number.

2 Bushing 1 Bushing 2 Bushing 1 Bushing 2 Bushing 1 Bushing

Unit kV 50 kVAr 100 kVAr 150 kVAr
Voltage BIL Catalog Number
2400 95 51L201WC 51L221WC 54L201WC 54L221WC 54L501WC 54L521WC
2770 95 51L202WC 51L222WC 54L202WC 54L222WC 54L502WC 54L522WC
4160 95 51L203WC 51L223WC 54L203WC 54L223WC 54L503WC 54L523WC
4800 95 51L204WC 51L224WC 54L204WC 54L224WC 54L504WC 54L524WC
6640 95 51L205WC 51L225WC 54L205WC 54L225WC 54L505WC 54L525WC
7200 95 51L206WC 51L226WC 54L206WC 54L226WC 54L506WC 54L526WC
7620 95 51L207WC 51L227WC 54L207WC 54L227WC 54L507WC 54L527WC
7960 95 51L208WC 51L228WC 54L208WC 54L228WC 54L508WC 54L528WC
8320 95 51L215WC 51L235WC 54L215WC 54L235WC 54L515WC 54L535WC
9960 95 51L214WC 51L234WC 54L214WC 54L234WC 54L514WC 54L534WC
12470 95 51L209WC 51L229WC 54L209WC 54L229WC 54L509WC 54L529WC
13280 95 51L210WC 51L230WC 54L210WC 54L230WC 54L510WC 54L510WC
13800 95 51L211WC 51L231WC 54L211WC 54L231WC 54L511WC 54L511WC
14400 95 51L212WC 51L232WC 54L212WC 54L232WC 54L512WC 54L512WC
19920 150 N.A. N.A. N.A. 54L255WC N.A. 54L555WC
21600 150 N.A. N.A. N.A. 54L256WC N.A. 54L556WC

2 Bushing 1 Bushing 2 Bushing 1 Bushing 2 Bushing 1 Bushing

Unit kV 200 kVAr 300 kVAr 400 kVAr
Voltage BIL Catalog Number
2400 95 58L101WC 58L121WC N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
2770 95 58L102WC 58L122WC N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
4160 95 58L103WC 58L123WC 59L103WC 59L123WC 98L103WC 98L123WC
4800 95 58L104WC 58L124WC 59L104WC 59L124WC 98L104WC 98L124WC
6640 95 58L105WC 58L125WC 59L105WC 59L125WC 98L105WC 98L125WC
7200 95 58L106WC 58L126WC 59L106WC 59L126WC 98L106WC 98L126WC
7620 95 58L107WC 58L127WC 59L107WC 59L127WC 98L107WC 98L127WC
7960 95 58L108WC 58L128WC 59L108WC 59L128WC 98L108WC 98L128WC
8320 95 58L109WC 58L129WC 59L109WC 59L129WC 98L109WC 98L129WC

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9960 95 58L110WC 58L130WC 59L110WC 59L130WC 98L110WC 98L130WC

12470 95 58L111WC 58L131WC 59L111WC 59L131WC 98L111WC 98L131WC
13280 95 58L112WC 58L132WC 59L112WC 59L132WC 98L112WC 98L132WC
13800 95 58L113WC 58L133WC 59L113WC 59L133WC 98L113WC 98L133WC
14400 95 58L114WC 58L134WC 59L114WC 59L134WC 98L114WC 98L134WC
19920 150 N.A. 58L155WC N.A. 59L155WC N.A. 98L155WC
21600 150 N.A. 58L156WC N.A. 59L156WC N.A. 98L156WC

Optional Special Requirements Offered:

1. DC production line test of 6.25 x rating
2. Greater than 400 kVAr units; up to 1000 kVAr
3. 300 and 400 kVAr 3 phase units
4. Extra Creep bushings
5. Voltages up to 24 kV

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MSDS's

Material Safety Data Sheets

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GE COMPANY MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
381 BROADWAY
FORT EDWARD, NY 12828-1000

EMERGENCY NO.: (518) 761-5693 DATE REVISED: March 25, 1996

CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 GE ID NUMBER: ACCF
page 1 of 4
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I. IDENTITY
PRODUCT NAME: DIELEKTROL
−I FLUID SYNONYM(s): DK−I

CHEMICAL NAME: N.A. FORMULA: N.A.

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II. INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT(s): Percent CAS Number TWA STEL

Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate <90 117-81-7 5 mg/m3 10 mg/m3

1-Tetradecene <10 1120-36-1 N.E. N.E.
Epoxide and Phenolic Stabilizers <1 N.A. N.A. N.A.
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III. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

INITIAL BOILING POINT @ 1 mmHg: 133°C SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1) @ 20/20°C: 0.97
MELTING POINT: N.A. PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N.D.
FREEZING POINT: N.D. SOLUBILITY IN WATER @ 25°C: <1%
VAPOR DENSITY (Air=1): N.D. EVAPORATION RATE: N.D.
VISCOSITY @ 37.8°C: 19.6 cSt REACTIVITY IN WATER: Very Low
POUR POINT, Max.: -40°C VAPOR PRESSURE @ 20°C: <0.1 mmHg
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear colorless liquid, faint aromatic odor
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IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA

FLASH POINT (min): 150°C (302°F) COC

AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 350°C (662°F)

FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR % BY VOLUME: LOWER UPPER

N.D. N.D.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

x Foam
x CO2
x Dry Chemical
x Water Fog
 Other
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use protective equipment including self-
contained breathing apparatus.

UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS: None; combustible liquid (OSHA Class III-B)
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V. REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY:
 Unstable
x Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Do not heat above flash point

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS Avoid strong oxidizing agents

TO AVOID):

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Can form aromatic hydrocarbons and carbon

PRODUCTS: monoxide upon pyrolysis or combustion.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
 May Occur
x Will Not Occur

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N.A.
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VI. HEALTH HAZARDS

OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT AND ACGIH THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE FOR DEHP:
TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE (TWA): 5 mg/m3
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT (STEL): 10 mg/m3

PRINCIPAL ROUTES OF Skin contact; inhalation - principally on heating or

EXPOSURE: misting.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: Slight irritation with skin contact. Eye contact with liquid
is irritating. Inhalation may cause nausea, respiratory
tract irritation and slight anesthetic effects. Ingestion
can cause abdominal cramps, nausea and diarrhea.
Aspiration of material into the lungs can cause chemical
pneumonia.

CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: N.D.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS BEING AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: N.D.

CHEMICAL LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN:

National Toxicology Program
x Yes for DEHP
 No
I.A.R.C. Monographs
x Yes for DEHP
 No
OSHA
 Yes
x No
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VII. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Get medical help if irritation persists.

EYES: Flush promptly with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical help.

SKIN: Wash contact area promptly with soap and water.

INGESTION: Contact physician; stomach lavage may be needed.

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VIII. TOXICITY DATA

Dielektrol−I contains DEHP, determined to be an animal (rodent) carcinogen.
Low acute toxicity (rat oral LD50 20 g/kg).
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IX. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY Generally not needed unless product is misted or
PROTECTION: heated.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses - goggles for splashing

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber

OTHER PROTECTIVE Eye wash station where splashing can occur.

CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT:

VENTILATION: General ventilation combined with local exhaust

ventilation when material is heated or misted.
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X. PRECAUTIONS & SPILL/LEAK PROCEDURES

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN Store in cool place, preferably below 30°C. Store in
HANDLING AND STORAGE: sealed containers to preserve good electrical
properties.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Follow good hygienic practices. Do not eat or

smoke where material is used or stored. Emptied
containers may contain residual products, keep
away from heat, sparks and flames.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE Contain spill; recover liquid via vacuum or by

MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR adsorbent material such as saw dust or clay.
SPILLED:

WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: Incinerate; observe federal, state and local laws
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XI. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Department of Transportation (DOT): Dielektrol−I is not regulated as a hazardous
material under DOT.

SARA: DEHP is subject to the Toxic Chemical Release

Reporting requirements of SARA Section 313.

REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ) 1 lb. for DEHP (100 lbs. effective Oct. 13, 1989)
UNDER CERCLA:

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION [1] HEALTH

ASSOCIATION (NFPA) RATING: [1] FLAMMABILITY
[0] REACTIVITY

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION [1] HEALTH

SYSTEM (HMIS) RATING: [1] FLAMMABILITY
[0] REACTIVITY

(Least-0, Slight-1, Moderate-2, High-3, Extreme-4).

These values are obtained using the guidelines or published evaluation prepared by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or, if applicable, the National Paint and Coating
Association (for HMIS ratings).
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This information is furnished without warranty expressed or implied, except that it is

accurate to the best knowledge of the GE Company. The data on this sheet relates only to
the specific material designated herein. The GE Company assumes no legal responsibility
for use or release on these data.

N.A. - Not Applicable N.E. - Not Established N.D. - Not Determined

 Indicates a Trademark of The General Electric Company