Oil Type Transformer

Oil-type transformers are used in power distribution or electrical substations. Their core and coils are immersed in oil, which cools and insulates. Oil circulates through ducts in the coil and around the coil and core assembly, moved by convection Examples of such populated locations include hospitals, airports, underground power distribution systems, hospitals, malls and more. Oil-type transformers use combustible liquids for cooling, making the units highly suitable for outdoor locations. This is where most of its limitations can be found. What is transformer oil? Transformer oil is used to insulate high-voltage electrical infrastructure such as transformers, capacitors, switches and circuit breakers. Transformer oils are designed to operate effectively at very high temperatures, cooling, insulating, and stopping corona discharges and arcing.