AC breakdown performance of organic transformer oil using different nano oxide fillers of ZnO, NiO and α-Fe2O3

The AC breakdown performance of traditional insulating oils in transformers is often inadequate, leading to operational inefficiencies and environmental concerns. There is a growing need for alternatives that enhance transformer performance while being environmentally sustainable. This paper investi...

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Main Authors: Dzhahirul, Zamri, N. H., Nik Ali, Muhammad, Umair, Ahmad Syakirin, Ismail @ Rosdi, N., Azis, F. N., Alhabill, M. H., Mamat
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Online Access:https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44221/
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author Dzhahirul, Zamri
N. H., Nik Ali
Muhammad, Umair
Ahmad Syakirin, Ismail @ Rosdi
N., Azis
F. N., Alhabill
M. H., Mamat
author_facet Dzhahirul, Zamri
N. H., Nik Ali
Muhammad, Umair
Ahmad Syakirin, Ismail @ Rosdi
N., Azis
F. N., Alhabill
M. H., Mamat
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description The AC breakdown performance of traditional insulating oils in transformers is often inadequate, leading to operational inefficiencies and environmental concerns. There is a growing need for alternatives that enhance transformer performance while being environmentally sustainable. This paper investigates the AC breakdown performance of organic transformer oil, specifically using vegetable oil, mixed with Iron Oxide Hematite (α-Fe2O3), Zinc Oxide (ZnO), and Nickel Oxide (NiO) nanoparticles (NPs). These NPs are incorporated into the organic transformer oil to form Nano Fluids (NFs). The study examines the effect of NPs with different concentrations on the AC breakdown voltage (AC-BDV) of organic transformer oil. The One Minute Power Frequency Test is employed to test the AC-BDV, while X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterizes the structural properties of the NPs. The results indicate that NFs containing 6g of (α-Fe2O3) NPs and 6g of (ZnO) NPs exhibit the most significant improvement in AC-BDV, showing enhancements of approximately 49.86% and 40.17%, respectively. Furthermore, NFs based on (α-Fe2O3) with a concentration of 0.01g/ml outperform other NPs, demonstrating an average breakdown voltage of 13.525 kV. Consequently, the experimental analysis concludes that (α-Fe2O3) based NFs offer effective electrical insulation, serving as a potential substitute for mineral oil in transformers. This innovation not only improves transformer performance but also aligns with environmental concerns, particularly the shift from mineral oil to biodegradable options like organic transformer oil. Different types of nanoparticles and their concentrations directly impact the AC breakdown voltage, underscoring the potential of nanoparticle-infused organic transformer oil in transforming traditional insulating systems.
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spelling ump-442212025-09-29T07:35:23Z https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44221/ AC breakdown performance of organic transformer oil using different nano oxide fillers of ZnO, NiO and α-Fe2O3 Dzhahirul, Zamri N. H., Nik Ali Muhammad, Umair Ahmad Syakirin, Ismail @ Rosdi N., Azis F. N., Alhabill M. H., Mamat TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering TS Manufactures The AC breakdown performance of traditional insulating oils in transformers is often inadequate, leading to operational inefficiencies and environmental concerns. There is a growing need for alternatives that enhance transformer performance while being environmentally sustainable. This paper investigates the AC breakdown performance of organic transformer oil, specifically using vegetable oil, mixed with Iron Oxide Hematite (α-Fe2O3), Zinc Oxide (ZnO), and Nickel Oxide (NiO) nanoparticles (NPs). These NPs are incorporated into the organic transformer oil to form Nano Fluids (NFs). The study examines the effect of NPs with different concentrations on the AC breakdown voltage (AC-BDV) of organic transformer oil. The One Minute Power Frequency Test is employed to test the AC-BDV, while X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterizes the structural properties of the NPs. The results indicate that NFs containing 6g of (α-Fe2O3) NPs and 6g of (ZnO) NPs exhibit the most significant improvement in AC-BDV, showing enhancements of approximately 49.86% and 40.17%, respectively. Furthermore, NFs based on (α-Fe2O3) with a concentration of 0.01g/ml outperform other NPs, demonstrating an average breakdown voltage of 13.525 kV. Consequently, the experimental analysis concludes that (α-Fe2O3) based NFs offer effective electrical insulation, serving as a potential substitute for mineral oil in transformers. This innovation not only improves transformer performance but also aligns with environmental concerns, particularly the shift from mineral oil to biodegradable options like organic transformer oil. Different types of nanoparticles and their concentrations directly impact the AC breakdown voltage, underscoring the potential of nanoparticle-infused organic transformer oil in transforming traditional insulating systems. Penerbit UTHM 2024-12-31 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_nc_sa_4 https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44221/1/AC%20breakdown%20performance%20of%20organic%20transformer%20oil.pdf Dzhahirul, Zamri and N. H., Nik Ali and Muhammad, Umair and Ahmad Syakirin, Ismail @ Rosdi and N., Azis and F. N., Alhabill and M. H., Mamat (2024) AC breakdown performance of organic transformer oil using different nano oxide fillers of ZnO, NiO and α-Fe2O3. International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 16 (7). pp. 313 -326. ISSN 2229-838X. (Published) https://doi.org/10.30880/ijie.2024.16.07.028 https://doi.org/10.30880/ijie.2024.16.07.028 https://doi.org/10.30880/ijie.2024.16.07.028
spellingShingle TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
TS Manufactures
Dzhahirul, Zamri
N. H., Nik Ali
Muhammad, Umair
Ahmad Syakirin, Ismail @ Rosdi
N., Azis
F. N., Alhabill
M. H., Mamat
AC breakdown performance of organic transformer oil using different nano oxide fillers of ZnO, NiO and α-Fe2O3
title AC breakdown performance of organic transformer oil using different nano oxide fillers of ZnO, NiO and α-Fe2O3
title_full AC breakdown performance of organic transformer oil using different nano oxide fillers of ZnO, NiO and α-Fe2O3
title_fullStr AC breakdown performance of organic transformer oil using different nano oxide fillers of ZnO, NiO and α-Fe2O3
title_full_unstemmed AC breakdown performance of organic transformer oil using different nano oxide fillers of ZnO, NiO and α-Fe2O3
title_short AC breakdown performance of organic transformer oil using different nano oxide fillers of ZnO, NiO and α-Fe2O3
title_sort ac breakdown performance of organic transformer oil using different nano oxide fillers of zno, nio and α-fe2o3
topic TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
TS Manufactures
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