TRANSFORMER OIL
Asphalt and bitumen chemical property testing per ASTM D36 and D92 at Infinita LabTRANSFORMER OIL
The transformer’s core and windings, which are immersed in the oil, are also preserved using transformer oil. The capacity of insulating oil to stop the oxidation of cellulose-based paper insulation is another important quality of transformer oil. The transformer oil functions as a barrier to prevent direct contact between the oxygen in the air and the cellulose, thus reducing oxidation. A magnetic oil level gauge is commonly used to determine the level of transformer oil.
Paraffin-based transformer oil and Naphtha based transformer oil are the two types that are mostly used.
Transformer oil has the following characteristics:
- Dielectric strength, specific resistance, and dielectric dissipation factor are examples of electrical qualities.
- Chemical qualities include sludge content, acidity, and water content.
- Interfacial tension, viscosity, flash point, and pour point are examples of physical qualities.
Testing transformer oil is crucial for:
- Identifying the fundamental electrical characteristics of transformer oil.
- Determining whether a particular oil can be used in the future.
- Determining whether filtration or regeneration is required.
- reducing the price of oil and extending component life
- Reducing untimely breakdowns and increasing safety
