2. Classification and numerical data for liquid dielectrics
As the choice of a classification system for insulating liquids is arbitrary, we will use the one based on their origin
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Category I: vegetable oils
They are essentially composed of triglycerides. Their composition is relatively simple (a few dozen molecules). They are produced from renewable resources (plants).
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Category II: mineral oils
Derived from the refining of paraffinic, naphthenic or mixed petroleum crudes, they are also "natural" but non-renewable products. These oils are composed of several thousand different molecules. The content of potentially toxic aromatic compounds is minimized...
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Conclusion
Bibliography
Websites
European Union legislation : http://eur-lex.europa.eu
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) : http://www.iec.ch
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) :
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Events
International Conference on Dielectric Liquids (ICDL): tri-annual (2014, 2017, 2020,...).
Société Française d'Électrostatique conference: biennial (2016, 2018,...)
IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP): annual.
Electrical Engineering Symposium (EES), biennial (2016, 2018,...)
Standards and norms
The use of insulating liquids is governed by international and/or national standards. The main standards are listed below.
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Publication number, date and title
- Power transformers – Part 7: Loading guide for oil-immersed transformers - CEI 60076-7 - 2005-12
- Electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres...
Directory
Manufacturers – Suppliers – Distributors (non-exhaustive list)
Mineral oils
ESSO Imperial Oil (Canada) : https://www.mobil.com
Nynas AB (Sweden) : https://www.nynas.com
Aromatic hydrocarbons (Jarylec C101, Jarylec...
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