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If you work with electrical equipment that uses cable box oil, it’s essential to understand the importance of regularly purifying this oil to keep your equipment functioning safely and efficiently. In this article, we will see what cable box oil is and why it needs to be purified. We will also discuss the benefits of
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Transformer oil plays a crucial role in the efficient operation and longevity of transformers. High-quality transformer oil not only acts as an effective coolant but also serves as an essential dielectric material. However, over time, this oil can get contaminated, leading to a decrease in transformer performance and an eventual breakdown. This is where the
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What is Waste Oil Recycling? Waste Oil Recycling refers to used petroleum products which have degraded and are no longer fit for their intended purposes. It is interesting to note that waste oil and used oil do not mean the same. While used oil refers to oil which has served its purpose for more than
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Transformer oil maintenance – a comprehensive approach Transformer oil maintenance depends upon transformer design and its durability. Preventive maintenance is inevitable since transformer oil may get contaminated due to moisture and combustible gases. Transformer should be physically inspected once a year while oil leakage and magnetic oil gage reading of the tanks must be observed
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Transformer oil viscosity refers to the oil’s resistance to flow and influences the oil’s heat transfer while flowing in small and large transformers.
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Ageing and fitness regime of transformer oil Mineral oil is used in transformers as liquid insulation and coolants. Owing to their function, the dielectric properties must be well maintained so that heat transfer and chemical stability is present throughout the operations. Ageing of transformer oil Ageing of the transformer denotes ageing of the entire insulation,
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The composition of all the gases that are dissolved in the oil are completely analyzed. The results obtained from the analysis are used in the decision making process of preventive maintenance of transformer.
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Naphthene versus Paraffin – Though naphthenic oil was considered a superior choice for transformer oil, paraffin-based oils gained prominence owing to their zero sulphur content. The absence of sulphur is impossible in naphthenic oils.
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Transformer oil filtration is a process through which sludge, dissolved moisture, and gasses are removed to secure the oil’s quality and performance. Transformer oil is susceptible to degradation as time advances since it is exposed to acid, dust, and moisture
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Hering’s vacuum drying ovens are popular for their robust designs whose operations are comprehensive besides being easy to maintain.
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