The determination of FFA concentration in transformer oil by fluorescence measurements

Author

Blue, R. ; Uttamchandani, D. ; Farish, O.

Author_Institution

Div. of Optoelectron., Strathclyde Univ., Glasgow, UK

Volume

5

Issue

6

fYear

1998

fDate

12/1/1998 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

892

Lastpage

895

Abstract

Condition monitoring of the paper winding of power transformers involves the measurement of the concentration of 2-furaldehyde, also called furfuraldehyde (FFA) in the transformer oil. Measuring the concentration of FFA in the oil gives a reliable indication of the condition of the paper insulation. This measurement has routinely been performed by using techniques such as high performance liquid chromatography. We report for the first time the use of fluorescence-based methods for the assessment of FFA in transformer oil

Keywords

condition monitoring; fluorescence; insulation testing; organic compounds; paper; power transformer insulation; spectrochemical analysis; transformer oil; transformer windings; 2-furaldehyde; FFA concentration; condition monitoring; fluorescence measurement; furfuraldehyde; paper insulation; power transformer; transformer oil; winding; Condition monitoring; Fluorescence; Instruments; Oil insulation; Petroleum; Power transformer insulation; Power transformers; Solid state circuits; Spectroscopy; Thermal degradation;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1070-9878

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/94.740772

Filename

740772