• DocumentCode
    379157
  • Title

    Effect of reduced viscosity on the electrical characteristics of transformer and switchgear oils

  • Author

    Pompili, Massimo ; Mazzetti, Carlo

  • Author_Institution
    Rome Univ.
  • fYear
    2002
  • fDate
    7-10 Apr 2002
  • Firstpage
    363
  • Lastpage
    366
  • Abstract
    The electrical characteristics of two mineral oils of different viscosity, suitable for use in transformers and switchgears, are compared. It is found that, whereas the higher viscosity oil exhibits greater dielectric losses at more elevated temperatures, it has lower AC and impulse breakdown strength and is characterized by a lower partial discharge inception voltage.
  • Keywords
    electric strength; insulating oils; insulation testing; partial discharges; power transformer insulation; power transformer testing; switchgear insulation; switchgear testing; viscosity; AC breakdown strength; dielectric losses; electrical characteristics; impulse breakdown strength; mineral oils; partial discharge inception voltage; reduced viscosity effects; switchgear oils; transformer oils; Breakdown voltage; Dielectric breakdown; Dielectric losses; Electric variables; Minerals; Oil insulation; Petroleum; Switchgear; Temperature; Viscosity;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Electrical Insulation, 2002. Conference Record of the 2002 IEEE International Symposium on
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-7337-5
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/ELINSL.2002.995951
  • Filename
    995951