Title :
Distribution utility experience with natural ester dielectric coolants
Author :
Murphy, Jerry R. ; Graham, Jim
Author_Institution :
Reedy Creek Energy Services, Walt Disney World Co., Lake Buena Vista, CA, USA
Abstract :
Natural ester seed oil is a biodegradable fluid that is increasingly being used as a replacement for mineral oil and for high temperature flashpoint liquids, including silicone and R-TEMP. This paper updates work that was presented in 2006. Experience to date continues to be positive.
Keywords :
coolants; insulating oils; power transformer insulation; vegetable oils; R-TEMP; biodegradable fluid; dielectric coolants; distribution utility; high temperature flashpoint liquids; natural ester; seed oil; silicone; Aging; Biodegradable materials; Coolants; Dielectrics; Fires; Minerals; Petroleum; Safety; Substations; Transformers; Natural ester fluids; biodegradable; flash and fire point; insulation life; less-flammable liquids; non-toxic; retrofilling;
Conference_Titel :
Power & Energy Society General Meeting, 2009. PES '09. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Calgary, AB
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4241-6
DOI :
10.1109/PES.2009.5275170
