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In an ideal transformer, it is assumed that there are no energy losses, and, hence, all the power at the primary winding is transferred to the secondary winding. However, in reality,  the transformers always have some energy losses, and, hence, the output power obtained at the secondary winding is less than the input power at the primary winding due to energy losses.
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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Thermodynamics

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  • Traditional mineral oils in power transformers degrade, reducing breakdown voltage (BDV) and fire resistance.
  • Alternative fluids like esters offer better biodegradability and fire safety but can have higher viscosities.
  • Nanofluids are emerging as a promising alternative for enhanced transformer cooling and dielectric properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of transformer cooling fluids.
  • To evaluate the performance of mineral oils, esters, and nanofluids.
  • To identify challenges and future directions for nanofluid integration in transformers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of transformer insulating fluid properties and performance.
  • Comparative analysis of mineral oils, natural/synthetic esters, and nanofluids.
  • Assessment of dielectric properties (BDV, PDIV) and thermal conductivity.

Main Results:

  • Nanofluids show significant enhancements: BDV up to 88.7 kV (47.8% increase), PDIV increase of 20-23%, and thermal conductivity improvement of 5-20%.
  • Mineral oils degrade to 30 kV BDV, while esters have viscosity limitations.
  • Challenges include nanoparticle agglomeration, sedimentation, and material compatibility.

Conclusions:

  • Nanofluids demonstrate superior dielectric and thermal performance for power transformer cooling.
  • Addressing nanofluid challenges is crucial for their widespread adoption.
  • Further research is needed to establish a roadmap for integrating nanofluids into existing transformer systems.