Unlocked by Ergon: Transformer oil – e-lesson #14 – Furanic compounds
Hosted by: C.S. Narasimhan / Master's level
Live lesson is scheduled for April 16th at 2 pm CET at Transformers Academy.
The content of this lesson is fully vendor-agnostic, but it is sponsored by Ergon.
This lesson provides an overview of a transformer oil manufacturer’s product portfolio, highlighting their diverse range of high-voltage insulating liquids. It then delves into the critical relationship between paper degradation and transformer life, discussing the various methods for assessing paper health. The lesson focuses on the use of chemical markers, particularly furanic compounds, as indirect indicators of paper degradation, exploring the complexities involved in their interpretation. It emphasizes the impact of partition effects and the need for utilities to develop their own benchmarks for furanic compound levels. The lesson also notes the limitations of using furanic compounds as predictors of paper life and the potential of newer markers like methanol. The key takeaway is that while furanic compounds offer valuable insights, their interpretation requires careful consideration of multiple factors affecting transformer condition.
The lesson is conducted on the Mater’s level and after the live broadcasting, it stays available on demand. It is intended for utility engineers/chemists, transformer and oil manufacturers, students and faculty of educational institutes, oil testing laboratories, utility staff, etc.
The lesson #14 deals with furanic compounds, mechanism of formation in a transformer, analysis, interpretation on paper degradation.
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