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What is the Function of the Oil Used in the Transformer?

Author: Av Rao
by Av Rao
Posted: May 09, 2019

Have you heard about oil type transformers? If not, read this article to know about it and the function of the oil in the transformers. The oil used in the transformers manufactured by the electrical step down transformer supplier in Hyderabad is obtained by the fractional distillation and further processing of the crude petroleum. This is the reason that it is also called as mineral insulating oil.

The transformer oil is used for mainly two reasons – offers liquid insulation in electrical power transformer and acts as a coolant. Also, it preserves the core and windings that are totally immersed in the oil. Oil type transformer offered by the electrical step down transformer dealer in Hyderabad also prevents the direct connection between atmospheric oxygen and the insulation windings which is very much susceptible to oxidation.

What are the types of oil used in Oil type transformer available in the market-

Basically, there are two types of transformer oil that are used by the electrical step down transformer dealer in Hyderabad and they are as follows-

  • Paraffin-based
  • Naptha based

What are the Parameters of the transformer oil?

Electrical parameters – specific resistance, dielectric strength, dielectric dissipation factor

Chemical Parameters – Acidity, sludge content, water content

Physical parameters – Viscosity, interfacial tension, flash point, pour point

Now let us discuss the function of oil present in the oil type transformers available in the market and also why these are manufactured by the electrical step down transformer supplier in Hyderabad.

Electrical Insulation

The main function of the oil present in the oil type transformer manufactured by the current transformer supplier in Hyderabad to offer insulation among the several energized parts in the transformer. Also, the oil works as a protecting layer that prevents the oxidation of the metallic surfaces.

Heat Dissipation

It is very common and normal that the core and the windings in the transformer get heated up when used for a longer time due to the various power losses. The oil present the oil type transformer takes the heat away from the winding and the core through the process of conduction and then that heat is transferred to the surrounding tank which is radiated out into the atmosphere. This is the reason why current transformer suppliers in Hyderabad manufactured oil type transformer.

Diagnostic purpose

One more function of the oil used in the transformers includes a health indicator of the device. Every product has a lifetime and the preferred are those which have a longer life. Chemical and electrical condition of the transformers can also be monitored through the oil used in it. Periodic examination of the oil is done in the laboratories and several tests are performed. If there is any fault present or is at a developing stage within the transformer offered by the electrical step down transformer dealer in Hyderabad, energy gets dissipated through the oil responsible for the chemical degradation of the liquid. Contact Vajra Transpower to get an array of transformers as per your requirements.

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Website: http://www.vajratranspower.com/

Email: info@vajratranspower.com

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About the Author

It is one of the transformer manufacturers in Hyderabad that offers transformers for power generation, power transmission, transformer for wind power, transformer for medical application along with railways and general application.

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