Water Content in Transformer Insulation System: A Review on the Detection and Quantification Methods

• Main Authors: Arsad S.R., Ker P.J., Jamaludin M.Z., Choong P.Y., Lee H.J., Thiviyanathan V.A., Yang Ghazali Y.Z.
• Other Authors: 58299867900
• Format: Review
• Published: MDPI 2024
• Subjects: energy; insulation; quantification methods; transformer; water detection; Energy; Insulation; Methods; Moisture Content; Paper; Review; Systems; Oil filled transformers; Detection and quantifications; Detection methods; Insulation system; Major hazards; Quantification methods; Transformer; Transformer insulation; Transformer insulation oil; Water detection; Power transformers

Water can be an irritant to a power transformer, as it is recognized as a major hazard to the operation of transformers. The water content of a transformer insulation system comprises the water in the transformer insulation oil and in the cellulose paper. The increase in the water content in the ins...