Evaluation of Alternative Insulating Oils for Use in Transformers and Other Electrical Apparatus: Characteristics of Insulating Oils for Electrical Application

摘要

There is a realistic possibility that demand for traditional naphthenic transformer oils will exceed the available supply in the mid 1980's. The results of a program directed toward evaluating alternate fluids are summarized. Oils derived from paraffinic crude sources are predicted to be more plentiful. The results of studies suggest that these paraffinic oils will be a satisfactory supplement or replacement fluids. Because of the differences in low temperature behavior of the two types of oils, careful consideration will have to be given to matching a given oil to a given application. (ERA citation 05:028932)