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Study of Dielectric Breakdown Performance of Transformer Oil Based Magnetic Nanofluids

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  • Yuzhen Lv

    (Beijing Key Laboratory of High Voltage & EMC, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China)

  • Muhammad Rafiq

    (Beijing Key Laboratory of High Voltage & EMC, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China)

  • Chengrong Li

    (Beijing Key Laboratory of High Voltage & EMC, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China)

  • Bingliang Shan

    (Beijing Key Laboratory of High Voltage & EMC, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China)

Abstract

Research on the transformer oil-based nanofluids (NFs) has been raised expeditiously over the past decade. Although, there is discrepancy in the stated results and inadequate understanding of the mechanisms of improvement of dielectric nanofluids, these nanofluids have emerged as a potential substitute of mineral oils as insulating and heat removal fluids for high voltage equipment. The transformer oil (TO) based magnetic fluids (ferrofluids) may be regarded as the posterity insulation fluids as they propose inspiring unique prospectus to improve dielectric breakdown strength, as well as heat transfer efficiency, as compared to pure transformer oils. In this work, transformer oil-based magnetic nanofluids (MNFs) are prepared by dispersal of Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles (MNPs) into mineral oil as base oil, with various NPs loading from 5 to 80% w / v . The lightning impulse breakdown voltages (BDV) measurement was conducted in accordance with IEC 60897 by using needle to sphere electrodes geometry. The test results showed that dispersion of magnetic NPs may improve the insulation strength of MO. With the increment of NPs concentrations, the positive lightning impulse (LI) breakdown strength of TO is first raised, up to the highest value at 40% loading, and then tends to decrease at higher concentrations. The outcomes of negative LI breakdown showed that BDV of MNFs, with numerous loadings, were inferior to the breakdown strength of pure MO. The 40% concentration of nanoparticles (optimum concentration) was selected, and positive and negative LI breakdown strength was also further studied at different sizes (10 nm, 20 nm, 30 nm and 40 nm) of NPs and different electrode gap distances. Augmentation in the BDV of the ferrofluids (FFs) is primarily because of dielectric and magnetic features of Fe 3 O 4 nanoaprticles, which act as electron scavengers and decrease the rate of free electrons produced in the ionization process. Research challenges and technical difficulties associated with ferrofluids for practical applications are mentioned. The advantages and disadvantages linked with magnetic fluids are also presented.

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  • Yuzhen Lv & Muhammad Rafiq & Chengrong Li & Bingliang Shan, 2017. "Study of Dielectric Breakdown Performance of Transformer Oil Based Magnetic Nanofluids," Energies, MDPI, vol. 10(7), pages 1-21, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:10:y:2017:i:7:p:1025-:d:105247
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    1. Rafiq, M. & Lv, Y.Z. & Zhou, Y. & Ma, K.B. & Wang, W. & Li, C.R. & Wang, Q., 2015. "Use of vegetable oils as transformer oils – a review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 52(C), pages 308-324.
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