Abstract

This paper presents a study on the characterization of aging of transformer oil–pressboard insulation. Traditional and modern diagnostic tools and techniques were used to investigate aging of oil–paper insulation under controlled laboratory conditions. Insulation condition testing includes common chemical diagnostics such as acidity tests and new chemical techniques: determination of relative content of dissolved decay products by spectrophotometry, solid suspension by turbidimetry, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and electrical diagnostic techniques that have gained exceptional importance for utility professionals: polarisation/depolarisation current, recovery voltage measurement and frequency domain dielectric spectroscopy measurements. From the obtained results it is found that chemical tests depicted more sensitivity to insulation degradation. Also, different oil–pressboard insulation ratios were investigated to assess the influence of the relative amount of cellulosic materials on aged mineral oil decay products and vice versa. Emphasize is laid on the potentialities/avenues offered by FTIR to assess oil insulation condition. Notable experimental results have been reported, which could be valuable to researchers and practicing engineers in this field. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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