Viscosity Reduction of Palm Oil via Ultrasonic Radiation

2015 ◽  
Vol 785 ◽  
pp. 315-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Mariam Yusof ◽  
Nuriziani Hussin ◽  
Muzamir Isa
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Power Transformer ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Viscosity Reduction ◽  
Ultrasonic Power ◽  
Ultrasonic Radiation ◽  
Ultrasonic Equipment ◽  
C 50 ◽  
Transformer Insulation

Insulation is one of the most important parts in the power transformer. Palm oil impregnated paper is investigated to replace the mineral oil impregnated paper due to the high viscosity of palm oil compared to the viscosity of the mineral oil. This paper discussed on ultrasonic radiation technique that was used to reduce the viscosity of the vegetable oil (palm oil) for transformer insulation application. The ultrasonic equipment produces 500W heating power, 240W ultrasonic power at a fixed frequency of 40 kHz. Ultrasonic radiation was applied on oil samples at 30 °C, 50 °C and 75 °C by using the sonicator water bath for several periods of time. The results show up to 42.6 % reduction from the original viscosity of palm oil and proved to have a long term effect on the viscosity of palm oil. The cavitation bubbles that occur in the sample during radiation is one of the mechanism in viscosity reduction.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Penambahan Minyak Kelapa dan Sawit Terhadap Sifat Fisik dan Tribologi Pelumas SAE 40

Jurnal METTEK ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Dedison Gasni ◽  
KM Abdul Razak ◽  
Ahmad Ridwan ◽  
Muhammad Arif
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Boundary Lubrication ◽  
Viscosity Index ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Lubricating Oil

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efek dari penambahan minyak kelapa dan sawit terhadap sifat fisik dan tribologi pelumas SAE 40. Vegetabel oil, seperti; minyak kelapa dan sawit, memiliki nilai viskositas indek yang tinggi dan sifat pelumasan yang baik terutama didaerah boundary lubrication jika dibandingkan dengan mineral oil (SAE 40). Hal ini disebabkan karena vegetabel oil memiliki kandungan fatty acids yang tidak dimiliki oleh mineral oil. Keunggulan lain dari minyak kelapa dan sawit adanya sifat yang ramah lingkungan karena mudah terurai di alam dan dapat diperbaharui. Pada penelitian ini sifat yang baik dari minyak kelapa dan sawit ini akan dimanfaatkan sebagai zat aditif pada minyak pelumas SAE 40. Pengujian dilakukan terhadap sifat fisik dan tribology dengan penambahan 5%, 10%, 15%, dan 20% berat dari minyak kelapa dan sawit ke dalam minyak pelumas SAE 40. Pengujian sifat fisik terdiri dari pengukuran viskositas pada temperatur 400C dan 1000C dan viskositas index. Pengujian sifat tribologi untuk menentukan keausan dan koefisien gesek berdasarkan ASTM G99 dengan menggunakan alat uji pin on disk. Dari hasil pengujian diperoleh bahwa dengan penambahan minyak kelapa dan sawit kedalam minyak pelumas SAE 40 terjadi peningkatan viskositas indeks. Peningkatan viskositas indeks sebanyak  17% dengan penambahan 20% minyak sawit. Terjadi perubahan sifat tribologi dengan penambahan minyak sawit, berupa penurunan keausan dan nilai koefisien gesek dibandingkan dengan penambahan minyak kelapa. This study aims to determine the effect of coconut and palm oils as additives to physical and tribological properties of SAE 40 lubricating oil . Vegetable oils, such as; coconut oil and palm oil, have high viscosity index and good lubrication properties, especially in boundary lubrication compared to mineral oil. This is due to vegetable oil having fatty acids that are not owned by mineral oil. The advantages of coconut oil and palm oil are environmentally friendly properties because they are biodegradable and renewable. In this study, the good properties of coconut and palm oils will be used as additives in SAE 40 lubricating oil. Tests are carried out on the physical and tribological properties with the addition of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% by weight of coconut and palm oils into SAE 40 lubricating oil. Physical properties testing consists of measuring viscosity at temperatures of 400C and 1000C and viscosity index. The tribological test is to determine wear and coefficient of friction based on ASTM G99 using a pin on disc test equipment. From the test results,  it was found that coconut and palm oils as additives into SAE 40 lubricating oil could increase in viscosity index. The increase of  the viscosity index was 17% by adding 20% of palm oil. There was a change of tribological properties in the form of decreasing on the wear and the coefficient of friction with the addition of palm oil compare to addition of coconut oil.

scholarly journals Alternative liquid dielectrics in power transformer insulation: a review

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 1761
Author(s):  
Bokang Agripa Tlhabologo ◽  
Ravi Samikannu ◽  
Modisa Mosalaosi
Keyword(s):  
Power Transformer ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Fire Risk ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Acid Number ◽  
Gas Analysis ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Liquid Dielectrics ◽  
Transformer Insulation ◽  
Natural Ester

Transformer liquid dielectrics evolved where mineral oil has been the dominant choice until emergence of synthetic esters and natural esters. Natural ester-based oils have been under extensive investigations to enhance their properties for replacing petroleum-based mineral oil, which is non-biodegradable and has poor dielectric properties. This paper focuses on exposition of natural ester oil application in mixed transformer liquid dielectrics. Physical, chemical, electrical, and ageing characteristics of these dielectrics and the dissolved gas analysis (DGA) were reviewed. Physical properties include viscosity, pour point, flash and fire point which are vital indicators of heat insulation and fire risk. Chemical properties considered are water content, acid number, DGA, corrosive sulphur, and sludge content to limit and detect degradation and corrosion due to oil ageing. Electrical properties including breakdown voltage were considered for consistent insulation during overload and fault conditions. These properties of evolving alternative dielectrics were reviewed based on ASTM International standards and International Electro technical Commission standards for acceptable transformer liquid dielectrics. This review paper was compiled to avail modern methodologies for both the industry and scholars, also providing the significance of using mixed dielectrics for power transformers as they are concluded to show superiority over non-mixed dielectrics.

Electrical Breakdown Voltage of Palm Oil and Nano Graphene Filler in Nanofluids Application on Transformer Insulating Oil

2021 ◽  
Vol 902 ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
Kanin Wajanasoonthon ◽  
Amnart Suksri
Keyword(s):  
Breakdown Voltage ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Electrical Breakdown ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Power Transformers ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Insulating Oil ◽  
Graphene Nanoparticles ◽  
Nano Graphene

Generally, power transformers have been using mineral oil as a liquid insulator due to its availability and excellent dielectric property. However, petroleum sources are depleting, which implies that mineral oil is going to be limited in availability. So, this research is to investigate on vegetable oil with nanographene filler as a substitution. Vegetable insulating oil is considered as environment-friendly insulating oil due to their superiority of biodegradable, nature-friendly, high fire-point, and good level of breakdown voltage (BV). Nevertheless, vegetable insulating oil have high viscosity, leading to a slow flow rate on the cooling performance of power transformers. To solve this problem, a process of transesterification was used to produce palm oil methyl ester (POME) from a refined bleached deodorized palm olein (RBDPO) to reduce its viscosity. RBDPO and POME were used as two kinds of fluid-based to combine with graphene nanoparticles (GNPs). Electrical breakdown voltage tests were performed by the IEC60156 standard. The results shown that POME have higher BV than RBDPO but adding GNPs may lead to lower BV even with a small amount of concentration. Nevertheless, every nanofluid has a higher BV than 30 kV.

scholarly journals Investigation of Survival/Hazard Rate of Natural Ester Treated with Al2O3 Nanoparticle for Power Transformer Liquid Dielectric

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1510
Author(s):  
Raymon Antony Raj ◽  
Ravi Samikannu ◽  
Abid Yahya ◽  
Modisa Mosalaosi
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Hazard Rate ◽  
Power Transformer ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Interpolation Polynomial ◽  
Distribution Functions ◽  
Flash Fire ◽  
Predicted Values ◽  
Natural Ester ◽  
Electrical Apparatus

Increasing usage of petroleum-based insulating oils in electrical apparatus has led to increase in pollution and, at the same time, the oils adversely affect the life of electrical apparatus. This increases the demand of Mineral Oil (MO), which is on the verge of extinction and leads to conducting tests on natural esters. This work discusses dielectric endurance of Marula Oil (MRO), a natural ester modified using Conductive Nano Particle (CNP) to replace petroleum-based dielectric oils for power transformer applications. The Al2O3 is a CNP that has a melting point of 2072 °C and a low charge relaxation time that allows time to quench free electrons during electrical discharge. Al2O3 is blended with the MRO and Mineral Oil (MO) in different concentrations. The measured dielectric properties are transformed into mathematical equations using the Lagrange interpolation polynomial functions and compared with the predicted values either using Gaussian or Fourier distribution functions. Addition of Al2O3 indicates that 0.75 g/L in MRO has an 80% survival rate and 20% hazard rate compared to MO which has 50% survival rate and 50% hazard rate. Considering the measured or interpolated values and the predicted values, they are used to identify the MRO and MO’s optimum concentration produces better results. The test result confirms the enhancement of the breakdown voltage up to 64%, kinematic viscosity is lowered by up to 40% at 110 °C, and flash/fire points of MRO after Al2O3 treatment enhanced to 14% and 23%. Hence the endurance of Al2O3 in MRO proves to be effective against electrical, physical and thermal stress.

Modifications Required for Palm Oil to be Qualified as a Mechanical Lubricant

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-66
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sharil Yahayaa ◽  
Nurliyana Abdul Raof ◽  
Zulkifli Ibrahim ◽  
Azniza Ahmad ◽  
Chandima Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Carbon Materials ◽  
Hexagonal Boron Nitride ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Chemical Modifications ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
Metal Metal ◽  
Nano Additives ◽  
Dialkyl Dithiophosphate

Adaptation of apt chemical modifications and incorporation of suitable additives, especially, nano-additives, could improve the properties of bio-lubricants derived from palm oil. This makes it one of the best alternatives to mineral oil lubricants. Possible chemical modifications are hydrogenation, esterification/ transesterification, epoxidation and metathesis. Feasible additives and nano-additives available in the market for minimizing the drawbacks of palm oil as a lubricant are ionic liquids, phosphorus, sulphur, zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate, metal, metal oxides, metal sulphides, carbonates, borates, carbon materials, organic materials, hexagonal boron nitride, alumina, CaO, CuO, ZnO, TiO2 and lanthanum borates. Few of them may not be environmental friendly. In line with market potentials and demand, it could be predicted that ROI of funding for the research and development of palm oil as a bio-lubricant may be significantly high. The study addresses tribological performance and properties, chemical modifications and formulation with additives of palm oil as a bio-lubricant.

Successfully Optimizing Breakers in Polyacrylamides for Slickwater and High-Viscosity Fluids

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarkis Kakadjian ◽  
Jarrett Kitchen ◽  
Amanda Flowers ◽  
John Vu ◽  
Amanuel Gebrekirstos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Light Scattering ◽  
Active Material ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Viscosity Reduction ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Size Distributions ◽  
Pore Throat ◽  
Eagle Ford ◽  
Fracture Conductivity

Abstract Polyacrylamide-based friction reducers (FR's) - including viscosifying polyacrylamides, which are designed to decrease proppant settling by increasing molecular weight and/or active material in the FR - are used extensively in high-rate fracture stimulations. However, because polyacrylamides are difficult to break, there have been concerns about how these materials impact fracture conductivity and formation permeability. This study presents the effect of conventional and novel oxidative breakers over the viscosity and colloidal size distribution of the broken polymers. Breakers tested include conventional persulfates, perborates and patent pending peroxides, all of which generate free radicals to degrade partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamides (PHPAs). Breakers were tested at bottomhole temperatures encountered in the Permian, Bakken, Haynesville and Eagle Ford. Changes to PHPA viscosity were determined using vibrational viscometers. Size distributions and percentage of the broken colloidal PHPA were determined by dynamic light scattering. This method can measure sizes down to 0.6 nanometers, which is within the range of even the smallest pore-throat sizes in shales. Light scattering revealed surprising anomalies in breaker performance. When aged at temperatures typical of the Permian, each of the tested breakers at each of the varied concentrations caused similar levels of viscosity reduction but different size distributions. Some breakers had the unwanted effect of narrowing the colloidal size fractions to the lower end of the spectrum. At these small sizes, colloids are more likely to overlap with segments of the pore throat distribution in some shales, which could inhibit production. In addition, when the FR was aged at the higher temperatures encountered in the Bakken, Eagle Ford and Haynesville, some breakers were not able to uniformly break the PHPA. In these cases, FR's without breakers delivered superior performance. The results clearly demonstrate that breakers may not always have the desired effect of increasing the formation's permeability. In fact, depending on the type of breaker and the concentration, they can often have detrimental effects that ultimately hinder production.

Effect of Water on Electrical Properties of Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized Palm Oil (RBDPO) as Electrical Insulating Material

2013 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazera Ismail ◽  
Yanuar Z. Arief ◽  
Zuraimy Adzis ◽  
Shakira A. Azli ◽  
Abdul Azim A. Jamil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Breakdown Voltage ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Pour Point ◽  
Electrical Breakdown ◽  
Dissipation Factor ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Flash Point ◽  
Effect Of Water ◽  
Insulating Liquid

This paper describes the properties of refined, bleached, deodorized palm oil (RBDPO) as having the potential to be used as insulating liquid. There are several important properties such as electrical breakdown, dielectric dissipation factor, specific gravity, flash point, viscosity and pour point of RBDPO that was measured and compared to commercial mineral oil which is largely in current use as insulating liquid in power transformers. Experimental results of the electrical properties revealed that the average breakdown voltage of the RBDPO sample, without the addition of water at room temperature, is 13.368 kV. The result also revealed that due to effect of water, the breakdown voltage is lower than that of commercial mineral oil (Hyrax). However, the flash point and the pour point of RBDPO is very high compared to mineral oil thus giving it advantageous possibility to be used safely as insulating liquid. The results showed that RBDPO is greatly influenced by water, causing the breakdown voltage to decrease and the dissipation factor to increase; this is attributable to the high amounts of dissolved water.

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