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Among different tests, testing the dielectric strength test of transformer oil is one of main test which was carries out to verify
the insulating properties of oil under high voltage. Dielectric strength of Transformer must be above the threshold value.
However this strength can be reduced by contaminants such as water, sediment and conducting particles. There can
different reasons of these particles and contaminants which is beyond the scope of this article. These particles are mostly
conducting which tend to reduce the dielectric strength of oil. Weakening of dielectric strength can result in leakage current
between HT and LT winding. In extreme cases it can result in the spark and may be short circuit. One indication of
healthiness of transformer oil is its dryness and cleanliness. However this does not necessarily indicates the absence of all
contamination.
It can be seen that it contains transformer oil cup, a voltmeter and high voltage provision. There are certain rules or
requirements oil cup.
The air gap between two electrodes in oil cup must have air gap of 2.5mm according to IEC 60156 standard.
The gap between electrodes must be adjustable.
The ends of electrodes must be concave in shape.
Desired results of transformer oil testing
High voltage should be applied between 1 min to 5 min.
New transformer oil must withstand upto 70KV voltage.
Used transformer oil should withstand 40 to 50 kV voltage. s