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Rupture voltage in mineral oil using the megger OTS 60pb equipment to determine
its quality and use in transformers
Tensión de ruptura en aceite mineral empleando el equipo megger OTS 60pb para
determinar su calidad y utilizarse en transformadores
Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica de la Universidad Veracruzana Región Poza Rica – Tuxpan
ID 1st Autor: Frumencio, Escamilla-Rodriguez / ORC ID: 0000-0002-5075-1924, CVU CONACYT ID: 1134105
ID 2nd Coautor: Sara Anahí, Rios-Hernandez / ORC ID: 0000-0002-2531-0342, CVU CONACYT ID: 1134110
ID 3rd Coautor: Juan Daniel, Jiménez-Cristóbal / ORC ID: 0000-0002-9289-6806, CVU CONACYT ID: 1134107
Abstract Resumen
In this project some practices of mineral oil were made to En este trabajo se realizaron algunas prácticas de aceite
determine the quality for its application in the electrical mineral para determinar su calidad para su aplicación en
industry. Then the practices were developed in the la industria eléctrica. Las practicas se desarrollaron en el
laboratory of the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical laboratorio de la Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y
Engineering at Universidad Veracruzana using the Eléctrica de la Universidad Veracruzana utilizando el
Megger OTS 60 PB equipment, according to the current Equipo Megger OTS 60 PB, de acuerdo a lo establecido
IEC 60156 and ASTM D1816 standards, new oil was used con la normatividad vigente IEC 60156 y la ASTM
in a first analysis which proved to be of correct quality D1816, se empleó aceite nuevo en un primer análisis que
according to the standard, In the second case, oil polluted resulto ser de calidad correcta de acuerdo a la norma, en
by the environment was used and it was of less quality segundo caso se utilizó aceite contaminado por el medio
since it did not pass the test according to the standard, and ambiente y fue de mala calidad puesto que no paso la
finally, degraded oil was used, which was less quality prueba de acuerdo a la norma y por último se utilizó aceite
(15°C) and heat was supplied up to 40°C, taking readings degradado el cual fue de mala calidad (15°C) y se le
at 40°C, 35°C, 30°C and 25°C, giving favorable results suministro calor hasta los 40°C, tomando lecturas en 40°C,
due to the influence of the temperature on the mineral oil. 35°C, 30°C y 25°C, dando resultados favorables por la
In conclusion, according to the results of the test and the influencia de la temperatura en el aceite mineral. En
comparison with the parameters of the standards, the conclusión, de acuerdo a los resultados de las prácticas y a
OTS60PB equipment operates correctly and the results of la confrontación con los parámetros de las normas, el
the equipment are reliable and it can be recommended that equipo OTS60PB opera correctamente y los resultados del
mineral oil can be used in transformers. equipo son confiables y se puede recomendar que el aceite
mineral puede ser empleado en transformadores.
Quality, Mineral oil, Rupture Voltage Calidad, Aceite mineral, Tensión de ruptura
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Introduction Scope
One of the problems faced by energy The evaluation of new mineral oil, in service and
transformation equipment, as is the case of contaminated by the environment or degraded by
transformers used in CFE, is the cooling or means of the dielectric strength test with the
insulation medium by means of gas or oil. In the Megger OTS60PB equipment of the FIME Poza
case of oil, it is necessary to characterize it and Rica Laboratory of the Universidad Veracruzana
verify its quality in order to use it in is proposed, presenting the results of the tests
transformers, considering its physical and developed as laboratory practices. Therefore,
chemical properties and thus conclude whether it the design and construction of transformers is
is possible to use this oil, as well as to use not considered, only the quality of the insulating
equipment to measure its dielectric strength. The fluid (oil) is evaluated, giving a recommendation
oil is used as a cooling medium and when it according to the results.
comes into contact with solid elements such as
the transformer core, it degrades and it is not Considerations of IEC 60156 and ASTM
possible to maintain the insulation oil in optimal D1816 standards for testing
conditions for the proper operation of power
transformers. IEC 60156 recommends using a separate test cup
for each type of insulating fluid to be tested. Fill
This has led to the development of them cover them then store them in a dry place.
different physical, chemical and electrical tests ASTM offers an alternative option of storing the
that set the parameters of the oil characteristics empty beakers in a dust-free cabinet.
and as a whole offer a diagnosis of the oil quality Immediately prior to testing, those stored full
for the proper operation of the transformer. should be emptied and then all surfaces,
Taking into account this background, the including the electrodes, should be rinsed with
research will allow verifying the quality of the fluid taken from the same sample to be tested.
oil with the parameters obtained when The beaker should then be emptied again and
performing dielectric strength tests. carefully filled with the test sample, taking
particular care to avoid the formation of bubbles.
Justification If the beaker was stored empty, or if it is to be
used for a different fluid than that used for filling
The insulating fluid that has the greatest use in during storage, it should be cleaned with a
electrical equipment is mineral oil, it fulfills the suitable solvent prior to the rinsing and filling
function of electrical insulation and cooling, this procedures described above.
is due to its slow degradation period. It is
important to know in time the quality of the fluid ASTM D1816 specifies the use of a dry
(mineral oil) to protect the electrical equipment hydrocarbon solvent such as kerosene. Do not
in a power system. use solvents with a low boiling point, as they
evaporate quickly, cooling the vessel and
The realization of this work is due to the creating the risk of condensation. Commonly
scarce information on the dielectric strength test used solvents include acetone. Use clean, lint-
in the books that refer to the analysis of power free rags to clean the vessel. Avoid touching the
systems. Most of them deal with electrical electrodes inside during cleaning, and check that
equipment testing in a general way and not with they are free of pits or scratches that can cause
all the elements that make up an electrical breakdown voltage values to be reduced.
equipment. This work will be of great support to
the students of electrical engineering since the Methodology for the development of the
results of the practices of dielectric strength of mineral oil practices
mineral oil developed in the laboratory of FIME
Poza Rica, Veracruz, are presented. Pour the oil sample. The cleaning methods
detailed in the national specifications for oil
testing must be followed. Rinse the container
with part of the oil sample.
The dielectric strength test is performed ASTM D877 standard the IEEE
to determine the quality of the mineral oil and a recommends it only for acceptance testing of
chemical property pH or degree of acidity of the new oil received from a supplier, either in bulk
oil. In this study only the dielectric strength test loads or containers, to ensure that the oil was
will be carried out with the OTS 60PB properly stored and transported.
equipment.
In these cases, a breakdown voltage
This equipment is user friendly and value of 30 kV or more is generally considered
shows on screen the type of test to be selected acceptable, while values below 25 kV are
according to the standard as shown in Table 1. considered unacceptable. Values between 25 and
30 kV are considered questionable. For new oil,
a minimum value of 30 kV.
Use of disk-shaped electrodes with 25.4 When the oil is used as a coolant and
mm (1 in.) diameter and at least 3.18 mm (0.125 therefore when circulating it, it will be agitated
in.) thickness. These electrodes are made of during the test. For example, oil from a
polished bronze and are mounted so as to have transformer is normally circulated if it is used as
their faces parallel and horizontally in line on the a coolant, so an oil sample taken in this case will
test vessel. It is specified that the edges should normally be agitated to ensure the best chance of
be sharp, with a radius of not more than 0.010 in detecting particulate contamination.
(0.254 mm).
Circuit breaker oil is normally used
ASTM D1816 is more sensitive than statically so particles will naturally fall to the
D877 to moisture, aging and oxidation of the oil, bottom where they are unlikely to cause
and is more affected by the presence of particles problems. So in static applications an oil sample
in the oil. will not be agitated. The dielectric breakdown
values of the IEC 60156 method are usually
Specifies the use of 36 mm diameter higher than those of the ASTM methods.
mushroom-shaped electrodes. The electrodes are
made of bronze and must be polished and free of Possibly this is due in part to differences
pickling, scratches, pitting or carbon build-up. in ramp-up rate and electrode spacing when
The oil is agitated during the test sequence by a compared to D1816, and electrode shape when
motor-driven two-vane impeller. The standard compared to D877. (The IEC electrode shape
prescribes the impeller dimensions and pitch, as provides a more uniform electric field). The
well as the operating speed, which must be result is that for well-maintained transformers
between 200 rpm and 300 rpm. the breakdown voltages may be higher than the
60 kV that the test instrument can reach. This
This method is very sensitive to may not be a problem when evaluating new oil
dissolved gases. Excessive amounts of gas in the from a supplier, or even oil in use, but often an
oil can lower the test results to the point that actual breakdown voltage value is required.
suitable oil samples with low moisture and When testing with IEC 60156, therefore, it is
particulate content will fail this test. It is advisable to use an instrument capable of
important to keep this in mind when testing applying a higher voltage. As with D1816,
small insulated transformer oils in gas dissolved gas in the oil sample can reduce
atmospheres and, in some cases, free-breathing breakdown values, but the effect is much less
transformers. pronounced than with IEC 60156.
IEC 60156 is an international standard Using the IEC 60156 test method 30 kV
that appears in various forms, as IEC national or more. Oil that has been vacuum filtered in a
member committees in several countries have laboratory must have a minimum dielectric
adopted it. breakdown voltage of 70 kV.
Standard test IEC156, EN60156, AS 1767, BS 5730, Dielectric strength test of mineral oil
IP 295, NFC 27, SABS 555 y UNE 21
Electrode
A series of new oil practices were carried out to
shape
Electrode determine its quality under the following
2.5 mm protocol:
spacing
Table 2 Comparative table of European standards a. Take oil temperature and ambient
humidity.
The IEC standard differs in several points b. Wash the cup with part of the sample. Fill
from D1816, but the main difference is that the the cup with another portion of the
IEC standard allows the optional use of an sample up to the 500 ml mark. Place it in
impeller for agitation, the use of a magnetic ball the test equipment.
stirrer or no agitation.The standard specifies that c. Press the power button on the test
no statistically significant differences have been equipment, let it stand for 2 min.
found between tests with or without shaking. d. Select the test standard on the screen,
The use of a magnetic stirrer is allowed only once selected press the start button.
when there is no risk of removing magnetic
particles from the oil sample under test.
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ISSN 2410-3950 Rodrigo, RÍOS-HERNÁNDEZ, Sara Anahí and JIMÉNEZ-CRISTÓBAL,
ECORFAN® All rights reserved Juan Daniel. Rupture voltage in mineral oil using the megger OTS 60pb
equipment to determine its quality and use in transformers. Journal of
Experimental Systems. 2021
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e. Take data of each rupture and at the end Temp Humidity Date
of the test take data of the mean and 26°C 67% 18/10/2019
standard deviation if required by the kV Media
1 47
standard. 2 60
f. Remove the cup from the equipment 3 60
g. Verify the results according to the 56
4 51
standard. 5 60
h. Give diagnosis according to the standard 6 55
i. See sequence of standards
Table 5 Results of practice No. 3. BS 148 Standard
Source: Own Elaboration
First practice with the UNE 21- 309- 89
standard Temp Humidity Date
26 °C 67% 18/10/2019
New mineral oil was considered as the first case. kV Media
Two practices were carried out under the UNE 1 47 53
2 59
21 standard, where the humidity and temperature 3 60
conditions are shown in tables, as well as the 4 60
results of the breakdown voltage readings. The 5 57
6 31
practice starts according to the protocol for the
beginning of the test, the sequence is as follows.
Table 6 Results of practice No. 4. BS 148 Standard
Source: Own Elaboration
Temp Humidity Date
28 °C 80% 16/10/2019
kV LS LI Media Ds Results
1 54
2 60 The results obtained are compared below. First,
3 60
65 53
59
2%
the results of the practices are validated and then
4 57 compared with the parameters established by the
5 58 regulations in order to verify if the oil complies
6 60
with the established stress ranges. Graphs 1 and
Table 3 Results of practice No. 1 UNE 21 standard
2 show the results of the UNE 21 test.
Source: Own Elaboration
UNE 21 IEC 60156 TEST
Temp Humidity Date KV LS LI Media
28 °C 80% 16/10/2019
Kv Ls Li Media Ds 70
1 58 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
2 54 60 60
60 60
3 60 59 59 59 59 59 59
KV
633 51 577 4% 57 58
4 56 55 54
53 53 53 53 53 53
5 57 50
6 59
45
TEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 TEST 4 TEST 5 TEST 6
Table 4 Results of practice No. 2. UNE 21 Standard
Source: Own Elaboration
Graph 1 UNE 21 Practice 1. This test is within the
parameters of the IEC 60156 standard, because the
Practices 3 and 4 were performed under standard deviation does not exceed 4% of the upper and
BS 148, where humidity and temperature lower limits
conditions are shown in tables, as well as the Source: Own Elaboration
results of the breakdown voltage readings. A
sample of the same transformer is used and the
practice is carried out according to the test start
protocol. This standard has a "pass/fail" option
and displays the six results, the average and
indicates whether the oil is of the correct quality.
TEST
A few samples of contaminated oil are
UNE 21 IEC 60156 used and the practice is carried out according to
KV LS LI Media
the protocol. This standard has a "pass/fail"
option and shows the 6 results, the mean and the
65
63 63 63 63 63 63 result of the mineral oil condition.
60 60 59
58
57 57 57 57 57
57 57
55 56 Temperature 26 °C
54
KV
51 51 51 51 51 51 Humidity 66%
50
Wind 11 km/hr
45 Deviation S= 1.366
40 standard deviation 𝑠⁄𝑥̅ = 0.132
TEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 TEST 4 TEST 5 TEST 6 Dielectric Capacity
1 9 kV
Graph 2 UNE 21 Práctica 2. Esta prueba está dentro de 2 12 kV
los parámetros de la norma IEC 60156, porque la 3 9 kV
desviación estándar no pasa del 3% del límite superior e 4 12 kV
inferior 5 10 kV
Source: Own Elaboration 6 10 kV
Average voltage: 10 Kv
Graphs 3 and 4 show the results of
practices 3 and 4 BS 148 Table 7 Results of practice No. 5. BS 148 Standard
Source: Own Elaboration
51 3 9 13 24 9
50
4 12 10 17 13
47 5 10 10 15 9
45
6 10 17 15 13
40 Average voltage 10 kV 13 kV 18 kV 12 kV
TEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 TEST 4 TEST 5 TEST 6
25
BS 148 IEC 60156
20
65 Aceite A
15
60 59 60 60 Aceite B
57 10
55 Aceite C
53 53 53 53 53 53
50 5
Aceite D
kv
47
45 0
40
35
30 31
TEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 TEST 4 TEST 5 TEST 6
Graph 5 Dielectric strength
KV Media
Source: Own Elaboration
Graph 4 BS 148 practice 4. Result of oil in service that
also complies with the parameters of the standard Graph 5 shows the variation of the
Source: Own Elaboration dielectric strength of practices 5, 6, 7 and 8
considered oil A, oil B, oil C and oil D
In this second case, four tests were respectively of which oil C test can be
carried out and all were found to be of incorrect considered of adequate quality due to its
quality. This was under BS 148, where the breakdown voltage.
humidity and temperature conditions are shown
in tables, as well as the results of the breakdown
voltage readings.
ESCAMILLA-RODRÍGUEZ, Frumencio, LAGUNA-CAMACHO, Juan
ISSN 2410-3950 Rodrigo, RÍOS-HERNÁNDEZ, Sara Anahí and JIMÉNEZ-CRISTÓBAL,
ECORFAN® All rights reserved Juan Daniel. Rupture voltage in mineral oil using the megger OTS 60pb
equipment to determine its quality and use in transformers. Journal of
Experimental Systems. 2021
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June, 2021 Vol.8 No.24 25-32
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