Introduction-Transformer oil
Transformer oil (Or Dielectric oil) is electrically insulating oil that tends to remain stable even at elevated temperatures. They use in a range of heavy-duty electric machinery consisting of oil-filled transformers, some type of high voltage capacitors, fluorescent lamps ballasts.
Dielectric oils also find their application in high voltage switches and circuit breakers.
DANA transformer oil complies with important standards like IS 335:1993, IEC 296 Class I & II, IEC 60296, BS148 Grade I & II and also provide excellent insulating properties thanks to a well-optimized composition.
The role of a transformer oil
Basically, Transformer oil needs for performing a couple of important functions.
- It provides liquid insulation in an electrical power transformer
The parts in a transformer which are at different voltages need to insulate from each other. Oil insulation is relatively more affordable in comparison to solid insulation. Also, in contrast to air insulation the oil provides a much more compact construction.
- It removes heat generate through the transformer, thereby acting as a coolant
The transformer winds dissipate a lot of electric energy in the form of heat energy. This heat needs to remove. Transformer oil absorbs this heat from the windings and removes it from the transformer through conducting it outside of the transformer.
- It extinguishes the arc formation
Incipient faults like inter-turn short circuits are likely to give rise to arc generation, transformer oil if the present has the tendency of quenching the arc formation before it causes any serious damage.
- Functions as a vibration dampener
The transformer core involves a pulsating magnetic field which essentially means that the transformer continuously subject to vibrations. The oil damps down the vibrations and minimizes the sound.
- Provides lubrication to the Transformer components
The Dielectric oil is very important for providing lubrication to OLTC(On Load Tap Changer), which happens to move part inside the transformer.
Dielectric Oil formulation
In general, the Transformer oil consists of two main components, the base oil component, and an additive. The base oil component makes at least 80% of the total weight of dielectric oil formulation. It comprises paraffinic base oil having a paraffin content of greater than 80 wt % paraffin.
Types of Transformer Oils
The Dielectric oils can majorly categorize into a couple of categories –
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Paraffin based transformer oil
Paraffin transformer oil is commonly used in many countries (including India) owing to its high availability. The problem with the Paraffin oil is that it has a lower oxidation rate than Naphtha Oil which means that the oxidation product (sludge) is insoluble, and is precipitated at the bottom of the tank, which ends up obstructing the transformer cooling system.
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Naphtha based transformer oil
It gets more easily oxidized as compared to paraffin oil, the sludge does not precipitate and hence effective cooling takes place in the case of Naphtha-based Transformer Oil.
Main Transformer Oil categories
There are certain international specifications that are assigned to summarize the physical and chemical properties of dielectric oils. The most popular of these specifications include IEC 60296 and ASTM D3487, which are applicable to naphthenic or paraffinic mineral oils.
The IEC 60296 specification can further sub-divided into three categories, classification based on the level of antioxidants contained in the oil
- Non-inhibited” category (U): antioxidant content = 0%
- “Slightly inhibited” category (T): antioxidant content < 0.08%
- “Inhibited” category (I): antioxidant content < 0.4%
Based on levels of antioxidants contained in the oil, even ASTM D3487 divides into a couple of categories
- Type I: antioxidant content < 0.08%
- Type II: antioxidant content < 0.3%
Applications of Transformer Oil
As the name suggests, Transformer (or Dielectric) oils are generally used with a transformer, they can use with both Distribution and Power transformer
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Distribution transformer
They are the ones installed in the location of the city in order to provide the required voltage at the consumer terminals. This type of transformer operates at light loads in general.
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Power transformer
These types of transformers install at the finishing or receiving end of long high voltage transmission lines. They commonly operate at full load rating.
Apart from transformers, the transformer oils can also use in circuit breakers, tap changers, switches, fuses, X-ray machine,s and Oil-immersed electrical equipment.
Attached herewith is the link to the Datasheet of Dana transformer oil
About Us
DANA Lubricants Factory LLC (www.danalubes.com) established in 2002 is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company; we manufacture our products in Dubai, UAE. We take immense pride in asserting the fact that we are one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-grade transformer oil. Our market extends over a wide demographic as we export products to a number of countries including Bangladesh, Turkey, Africa, South America, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Vietnam, Thailand. Being one of the top suppliers, we have always worked hard so that we can deliver the most premium of qualities at non-premium and affordable prices.
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