Historical Evolution of Organic and Insulating Liquids: From Whale Oil to Mineral and Vegetable Oil
A historical and technical analysis of the early dismissal of vegetable oils as insulating liquids, highlighting issues of oxidation, moisture absorption, and standardization.
by Marius Grisaru
A historical and technical analysis of the early dismissal of vegetable oils as insulating liquids, highlighting issues of oxidation, moisture absorption, and standardization. Grisaru contrasts this with modern advances that position esters as sustainable alternatives in transformer applications, offering insights on chemical structure, environmental benefits, and evolving industry standards.
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