scholarly journals Electrostatic Charging Tendency Analysis Concerning Retrofilling Power Transformers with Envirotemp FR3 Natural Ester

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 4420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maciej Zdanowski
Keyword(s):  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Volume Density ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Pipe Material ◽  
Mineral Oils ◽  
Insulating Liquids ◽  
Electrostatic Charging ◽  
Tendency Analysis ◽  
Insulating Liquid ◽  
Natural Ester

Natural and synthetic esters are liquids characterized by insulating properties, high flash point, and biodegradability. For this reason, they are more and more often used as an alternative to conventional mineral oils. Esters are used to fill new or operating transformers previously filled with mineral oil (retrofilling). It is technically unfeasible to completely remove mineral oil from a transformer. Its small residues create with esters a mixture with features significantly different from those of the base liquids. This article presents electrostatic charging tendency (ECT) tests for mixtures of fresh and aged Trafo EN mineral oil with Envirotemp FR3 natural ester from the retrofilling point of view. Under unfavorable conditions, the flow electrification phenomenon can damage the solid insulation in transformers with forced oil circulation. The ECT of the insulating liquids has been specified using the volume density of the qw charge. This parameter has been determined using the Abedian–Sonin model on the basis of the electrification current measured in the flow system, as well as selected physicochemical properties of the liquids. It was shown that ECT is strongly dependent on the type of insulating liquid and pipe material, as well as the composition of the mixtures. The most important finding from the research is that a small amount (up to 10%) of fresh and aged mineral oil is effective in reducing the ECT of Envirotemp FR3 natural ester.

scholarly journals Lightning Impulse Withstand of Natural Ester Liquid

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Haegele ◽  
Farzaneh Vahidi ◽  
Stefan Tenbohlen ◽  
Kevin Rapp ◽  
Alan Sbravati
Keyword(s):  
Breakdown Voltage ◽  
Dielectric Strength ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Homogeneous Field ◽  
Inhomogeneous Field ◽  
Insulating Liquids ◽  
Lightning Impulse ◽  
Insulating Liquid ◽  
Natural Ester ◽  
Inhomogeneity Factor

Due to the low biodegradability of mineral oil, intense research is conducted to define alternative liquids with comparable dielectric properties. Natural ester liquids are an alternative in focus; they are used increasingly as insulating liquid in distribution and power transformers. The main advantages of natural ester liquids compared to mineral oil are their good biodegradability and mainly high flash and fire points providing better fire safety. The dielectric strength of natural ester liquids is comparable to conventional mineral oil for homogeneous field arrangements. However, many studies showed a reduced dielectric strength for highly inhomogeneous field arrangements. This study investigates at which degree of inhomogeneity differences in breakdown voltage between the two insulating liquids occur. Investigations use lightning impulses with different electrode arrangements representing different field inhomogeneity factors and different gap distances. To ensure comparisons with existing transformer geometries, investigations are application-oriented using a transformer conductor model, which is compared to other studies. Results show significant differences in breakdown voltage from an inhomogeneity factor of 0.1 (highly inhomogeneous field) depending on the gap distance. Larger electrode gaps provide a larger inhomogeneity at which differences in breakdown voltages occur.

scholarly journals Optimizing characteristics in mineral insulating oil used in high power transformers

2019 ◽  
pp. 222-228
Author(s):  
Irina Alina Chera Anghel ◽  
Loredana Popescu
Keyword(s):  
Mineral Oil ◽  
The Other ◽  
Power Transformers ◽  
Anaerobic Conditions ◽  
Mineral Oils ◽  
Insulating Liquid ◽  
Different Characteristics ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic ◽  
Good Heat ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic Conditions

The most commonly used insulating liquid in transformers is mineral oil. Special synthetic applications such as silicone, ester, perchloroethene, etc. are used today in special applications, with different characteristics, very low or nonexistent toxicity to mineral oils used in transformers. On the other hand, they have a much better biodegradability than mineral oils in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. But they cannot directly replace the mineral oil in operation or in repaired units. They have dielectric properties and good heat transfer but have limited their use to special transformers due to the relatively high cost and availability.

Effect of Waste Vegetable Oil on Cooling Performance and Lifetime of Power Transformers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehsan Ebrahimnia-Bajestan ◽  
Mohammad Arjmand ◽  
Hani Tiznobaik
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Energy ◽  
Power Transformer ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Power Transformers ◽  
Cooling Performance ◽  
Mineral Oils ◽  
Waste Vegetable Oil ◽  
Lower Viscosity ◽  
Insulating Liquid ◽  
Main Factor

Abstract During the operation of a power transformer, a large amount of heat is generated due to the electrical and magnetic energy losses in its core and windings, causing a temperature rise in transformers. This generated heat is known as the main factor for aging the electrical insulating system of a transformer. In this research, we numerically studied the ability of a vegetable-based oil — as an alternative coolant for the petroleum-based oils — on the cooling performance of a power transformer. The studied oil was a biodiesel produced from waste cooking vegetable oils, having lower viscosity compared to traditional mineral oils. We also calculated the aging rate of the transformer in the presence of the biodiesel. The results indicated that compared to the mineral oil, the average hotspot temperature of the transformer is 3 degrees lower when the biodiesel was used. The life expectancy of the transformer with the vegetable-based oil was also significantly longer than the case with mineral oil. In conclusion, this study provided a sustainable way to use an eco-friendly material produced from a waste resource as an alternative insulating liquid for the cooling of power transformers.

A review of critical evaluation of natural ester vis-a-vis mineral oil insulating liquid for use in transformers: Part II

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 1705-1712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhruvesh M. Mehta ◽  
P. Kundu ◽  
A. Chowdhury ◽  
V. K. Lakhiani ◽  
A. S. Jhala
Keyword(s):  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Insulating Liquid ◽  
Natural Ester

scholarly journals Streaming Electrification Phenomenon of Electrical Insulating Oils for Power Transformers

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 3225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maciej Zdanowski
Keyword(s):  
Power Transformer ◽  
Flow Speed ◽  
Power Transformers ◽  
Pipe Material ◽  
Mineral Oils ◽  
Electrostatic Charges ◽  
Volume Charge Density ◽  
Electrostatic Charging ◽  
Flow Through ◽  
Transformer Insulation

The subject matter of this study was the problem of the ECT (electrostatic charging tendency) of mineral insulation oils during their flow. The electrostatic charges generated may lead to partial discharges, and as a consequence, to the breakdown of a power transformer insulation system. In this study, the results of the ECT of mineral oils used in transformers were compared. The method of streaming electrification of insulation liquids using a flow-through system was used. The influence of flow speed, temperature, and the pipe material on the values of the electrification current and volume charge density qw were analyzed. The results obtained in this study should be taken into account regarding the operation of power transformers.

scholarly journals Gassing Tendency of Fresh and Aged Mineral Oil and Ester Fluids under Electrical and Thermal Fault Conditions

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 3472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luc Loiselle ◽  
U. Mohan Rao ◽  
Issouf Fofana
Keyword(s):  
Degradation Rate ◽  
Power Transformer ◽  
Uv Spectroscopy ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Gas Analysis ◽  
Partial Discharges ◽  
Mineral Oils ◽  
Dielectric Fluids ◽  
Insulating Liquids ◽  
Fault Gas

Operational factors are known to affect the health of an in-service power transformer and to reduce the capabilities and readiness for energy transmission and distribution. Hence, it is important to understand the degradation rate and corresponding behavioral aspects of different insulating fluids under various fault conditions. In this article, the behavior of mineral oil and two environmentally friendly fluids (a synthetic and a natural ester) are reported under arcing, partial discharges, and thermal fault conditions. Arcing, partial discharges and thermal faults are simulated by 100 repeated breakdowns, top oil electrical discharge of 9 kV for five hours, and local hotspots respectively by using different laboratory-based setups. Some physicochemical properties along with the gassing tendency of fresh and aged insulating liquids are investigated after the different fault conditions. UV spectroscopy and turbidity measurements are used to report the degradation behavior and dissolved gas analysis is used to understand the gassing tendency. The changes in the degradation rate of oil under the influence of various faults and the corresponding dissolved gasses generated are analyzed. The fault gas generations are diagnosed by Duval’s triangle and pentagon methods for mineral and non-mineral oils. It is inferred that; the gassing tendency of the dielectric fluids evolve with respect to the degradation rate and is dependent on the intensity and type of fault.

scholarly journals Oxidation Stability of Natural Ester Modified by Means of Fullerene Nanoparticles

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 490
Author(s):  
Dominika Szcześniak ◽  
Piotr Przybylek
Keyword(s):  
Aging Process ◽  
Power Transformer ◽  
Oxidation Stability ◽  
Acid Number ◽  
Pure Liquid ◽  
Insulating Liquids ◽  
Fullerene Nanoparticles ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Insulating Liquid ◽  
Natural Ester

Increasing environmental demands influence the requirements for devices and materials used in the power industry. One example is a power transformer and an electro-insulating liquid used in it. In order to meet these requirements, electro-insulating liquids should be characterized by, inter alia, high biodegradability and good fire properties. One of such liquids is natural ester. However, its oxidation stability is low in comparison to mineral oil and demands improvement, which can be achieved by the addition of an antioxidant. The authors of this work used fullerene nanoparticles for that purpose. Pure natural ester samples were prepared, and samples with two concentrations of fullerene, 250 mg/L and 500 mg/L in natural ester. All these samples were aged in a thermal oxidation process. Thereafter, the aging properties of all the samples were compared to assess the oxidation stability of modified liquids. Moreover, the electrical properties of prepared insulating liquids were investigated to assess if fullerene deteriorates these properties after aging process. Based on the obtained results, it was proved that the aging process slowed down in the case of both fullerene concentrations in ester. The acid number of natural ester modified using fullerene was lower than in the case of pure liquid.

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