Title :
A new synthetic ester fluid for transformers
Author :
F. B. Waddington
Author_Institution :
The Micanite & Insulators Co Limited, Manchester, England
Abstract :
A synthetic ester fluid Midel, is described which has exceptional tolerance to moisture, high thermal stability and good resistance to fire. This fluid has been developed to replace the highly toxic Polychlorobiphenols (PCB´s) it has good electrical properties such as high breakdown strength, high resistivity and resistance to arcing.
Keywords :
"Fluids","Oil insulation","Moisture","Thermal stability","Power transformer insulation","Fires","Dielectrics"
Conference_Titel :
Electrical/Electronics Insulation Conference, 1979 EIC 14th
Print_ISBN :
978-1-5090-3113-9
DOI :
10.1109/EIC.1979.7461123