Original scientific paper

Not all mineral oils are equal

Nikola Lukenda ; Petro-Canada

Abstract

The life of a transformer is inherently linked to the fundamental role of insulating oils to dissipate heat and protect the transformer’s solid insulation.
Developments in refining technology means that not all mineral oils are equal, and isoparaffinic oils in particular can offer enhanced oxidative stability, lower viscosity in colder temperatures, and superior heat transfer which results in improved reliability and utility for transformer operators.

Keywords

isoparaffinic; naphthenic; transformer oil; mineral insulating oil; liquid insulation

Hrčak ID:

226063

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/226063

Publication date:

7.10.2019.

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