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This study developed stable mineral oil-based nanofluids using exfoliated hexagonal boron nitride (Eh-BN) for transformer cooling. The 0.01 wt.% Eh-BN nanofluid demonstrated superior cooling and electrical insulation properties compared to mineral oil.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Transformer coolants require excellent thermal and electrical properties.
  • Mineral oil (MO) is a common transformer coolant but has limitations.
  • Nanofluids (NFs) offer potential for enhanced electrothermal performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prepare stable mineral oil-based nanofluids for transformer cooling applications.
  • To investigate the effect of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) and titanium oxide (TiO2) nanoparticles on the electrothermal properties of mineral oil.
  • To identify the optimal nanoparticle concentration for enhanced cooling and insulation.

Main Methods:

  • Exfoliation of bulk h-BN into 2D nanosheets (Eh-BN) to increase surface area.
  • Dispersion of insulating h-BN and semiconducting TiO2 nanoparticles in mineral oil at various concentrations.
  • Zeta-potential analysis to select optimal nanoparticle concentrations (0.01 and 0.1 wt.%).
  • Measurement of thermal conductivity and AC breakdown voltage (ACBDV).
  • Charging-dynamics study and Weibull statistical analysis for ACBDV failure probability.

Main Results:

  • Exfoliated h-BN (Eh-BN) nanoparticles were successfully prepared with enhanced surface area.
  • Nanofluid stability was assessed via zeta-potential analysis, selecting 0.01 wt.% and 0.1 wt.% concentrations.
  • The 0.01 wt.% Eh-BN nanofluid exhibited superior thermal conductivity and ACBDV compared to pure mineral oil and other nanofluid batches.
  • Charging-dynamics studies confirmed enhanced ACBDV in Eh-BN nanofluids.
  • Weibull analysis indicated the 0.01 wt.% Eh-BN nanofluid offers the highest probability of reliable insulation.

Conclusions:

  • Stable mineral oil-based nanofluids with enhanced electrothermal properties can be prepared using exfoliated h-BN.
  • The 0.01 wt.% Eh-BN nanofluid presents a promising alternative coolant for transformers due to its superior cooling and insulation capabilities.
  • Further research into nanoparticle-based transformer coolants can lead to improved energy efficiency and operational safety.