Understanding the properties and aging characteristics of natural esters for applications in fluid filled electrical apparatus

• Published in: 2012 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation pp. 429 - 433
• Main Author: Lemm, A. W.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.06.2012
• Subjects: Aging; comparison; Degradation; Fluids; Insulation; long term performance; mineral oil; Minerals; Moisture; Natural Ester; Polymers

Fluid filled electrical apparatus have utilized the conventional cellulose and mineral oil combination as the main insulation system since the early development of the transformer. This paper will review the properties of the natural ester fluid and its application to fluid filled electrical apparat...