Title :
Cellulose insulation in oil-filled power transformers: part II maintaining insulation integrity and life
Author :
Oommen, T.V. ; Prevost, Thomas A.
Author_Institution :
ABB Power Technol. Div., ABB Inc., CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper examines the practical aspects of the usage of cellulose insulation in transformers with regard to maintaining the integrity over long periods of time and preserving and extending insulation life. The factors that relate to loss of life are examined and life plots are discussed in more detail.
Keywords :
maintenance engineering; power transformer insulation; remaining life assessment; transformer oil; cellulose insulation; extending insulation life; insulation integrity maintenance; life maintenance; oil-filled power transformers; Assembly; Coils; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Moisture; Oil insulation; Petroleum; Plastic insulation; Power transformer insulation; Power transformers; Transformer cores;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEI.2006.1618996
