ASTM D 5837-15 Compliant Quantitative Analysis of Furanic Compound (Furfural) in Transformer Insulation Oil

Introduction

Insulation oil is a material that is utilized for insulation and cooling of electrical equipment and is widely used in transformers, condensers, and other devices. The concentration of furanic compounds such as furfural in insulation oil is known as an indicator of transformer deterioration. This article introduces a quantitative analysis of furanic compounds in four types of transformer insulation oil using a Shimadzu Prominence^TM-i integrated LC system, which was conducted in accordance with the furanic compound analysis method provided in ASTM D 5837-15 after the oil samples were subjected to an accelerated deterioration test.

October 27, 2020 GMT