transformer oil

Why Do We Use Mineral Oil In Transformers?

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Why Do We Use Mineral Oil In Transformers? Transformer oil is a mineral based oil that is commonly used in transformers for its chemical properties and dielectric strength. This oil in your transformer acts as an insulator and a cooling agent. Over time, the oil will degrade resulting in the potential for faults and costly

How To Preventive Maintenance Of Transformer?

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How To Preventive Maintenance Of Transformer? Oil level in the oil cap must be checked on a monthly basis so that it doesn’t drop below a fixed limit and hence avoid damage due to it. Keep the breathing holes in the silica gel breather clean to ensure proper breathing action at all times. Why maintenance