DocumentCode
1574157
Title
Distribution utility experience with natural ester dielectric coolants
Author
Murphy, Jerry R. ; Graham, Jim
Author_Institution
Reedy Creek Energy Services, Walt Disney World Co., Lake Buena Vista, CA, USA
fYear
2009
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
3
Abstract
Natural ester seed oil is a biodegradable fluid that is increasingly being used as a replacement for mineral oil and for high temperature flashpoint liquids, including silicone and R-TEMP. This paper updates work that was presented in 2006. Experience to date continues to be positive.
Keywords
coolants; insulating oils; power transformer insulation; vegetable oils; R-TEMP; biodegradable fluid; dielectric coolants; distribution utility; high temperature flashpoint liquids; natural ester; seed oil; silicone; Aging; Biodegradable materials; Coolants; Dielectrics; Fires; Minerals; Petroleum; Safety; Substations; Transformers; Natural ester fluids; biodegradable; flash and fire point; insulation life; less-flammable liquids; non-toxic; retrofilling;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Power & Energy Society General Meeting, 2009. PES '09. IEEE
Conference_Location
Calgary, AB
ISSN
1944-9925
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-4241-6
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PES.2009.5275170
Filename
5275170
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