Performance Analysis of Alternative Transformer Oil Insulation
Project Abstract / Summary : In this investigation the silk cotton oil and ethyl ester was prepared by esterification using silk cotton oil, ethyl alcohol and potassium hydroxide (KOH) as base catalyst at different preheated temperatures. The physical, chemical and electrical properties of transformer oil were determined using suitable characteristic test as required.In that physical testing includes testing for flash point, cloud point, pour point, moisture content, whereas chemical testing includes testing for sulphur content, density and oxidation stability. Every samples of various proportions are then subjected to the above mentioned tests. The inference of these tests on all samples are obtained and tabulated. When compare to the International Standards, the sample with minimum variation is selected and will be subjected to electrical testing. With the results of this test, the theoretical calculations on the performance of transformer will be proceeded. The calculated results will be compared with International Standards. After this analysis, the electrically tested oil sample is injected into a transformer and the performance of the transformer will be studied. Finally we could predict that the silk cotton oil blend can be used as alternative oil for insulation in transformers.
Why did you choose to work on this project topic : Currently crude oil used as transformer oil has disadvantages such as non biodegradable,high cost,at the state of extinction.Hence a alternative oil using ETHYL ESTER OF SILK COTTON SEED OIL is tested for transformer insulation.Moreover this oil has not been researched for any electrical purpose in insulation. The silk cotton oil cost is very low,since the seed from which the oil is taken is available at free of cost. Tested results proved that ETHYL ESTER OF SILK COTTON OIL could be used as an alternative transformer oil.
Project Category : Electrical / Electronics / Communication
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Institute/College Name: K.Ramakrishnan College of Engineering
City: Trichy
State: Tamil Nadu
Participating Team From: Final Year
Why did you choose to work on this project topic : Currently crude oil used as transformer oil has disadvantages such as non biodegradable,high cost,at the state of extinction.Hence a alternative oil using ETHYL ESTER OF SILK COTTON SEED OIL is tested for transformer insulation.Moreover this oil has not been researched for any electrical purpose in insulation. The silk cotton oil cost is very low,since the seed from which the oil is taken is available at free of cost. Tested results proved that ETHYL ESTER OF SILK COTTON OIL could be used as an alternative transformer oil.
Project Category : Electrical / Electronics / Communication
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Institute/College Name: K.Ramakrishnan College of Engineering
City: Trichy
State: Tamil Nadu
Participating Team From: Final Year
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