Impact of Harmonic Voltage on the Partial Discharge Properties of Eco-Friendly Nanofluid
J. Environ. Nanotechnol., Volume 13, No 3 (2024) pp. 305-310
Abstract
The Insulation is crucial in transformers to maintain electrical isolation between components and windings, ensuring safe and efficient operation. Mineral oil acts as both insulation and coolant in transformers. It is a substance that does not naturally degrade and can persist in the environment for an extended period if accidentally released. Therefore, Sunflower oil is used as a substitute for mineral oil. However, harmonic distortion is a common issue in power systems, leading to increased dielectric loss and partial discharge activity, ultimately causing insulation failure and equipment damage. Hence, it is vital to analyze the partial discharge performance of pure Sunflower oil under varying harmonic AC voltages to ensure the reliable operation of electrical devices. The study examines the partial discharge characteristics of a sunflower oil-based nanofluid under harmonic AC voltages, which is a blend of pure sunflower oil and SiO2 nanoparticles. Two nanofluid mixtures were created, one with a 0.01% mass ratio and the other with 0.05% sunflower oil. Various PD characteristics were evaluated, including Partial Discharge significance, starting voltage, duration of increase, maximum amplitude, Phase-Resolved PD sample, and frequency and time graphs of the Partial Discharge signal. All tests were carried out under IEC regulations. A comparison was made between the outcomes of Nano blended sunflower oil and natural sunflower edible oil. Experiments were conducted on partial discharges in Sunflower oil using specific harmonic superimposed AC Voltages, utilizing the third and fifth harmonics. The findings reveal that: a) PDIV value decreases with increasing harmonic order when using AC voltage with superimposed harmonics, b) PD characteristics are closely related to the voltage waveform, and the addition of Silica to sunflower oil results in reduced PD amplitude, pulse duration, and time duration compared to pure sunflower oil.
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