Fe3O4/TiO2/Graphene Hybrid Nanocomposite to Improve the Lifespan of Distribution Transformers

The actual lifetime of a transformer is between 30-50 years, while a foundation can be in service for 100 years. The aim of this research is to get the exact remaining lifetime of the transformers and to suggest a method to improve it. Hybrid nanoparticles are used to improve the thermal properties and dielectric strength of transformer oil. Titanium oxide (TiO2), Iron oxide (Fe3O4), and Graphene is used in specific concentration to prepare the hybrid nanoparticles. Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis (EDX), X-Ray Diffraction Analysis (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) are carried out to know whether the nanoparticles are properly synthesized. Initially Infrared thermography analysis using Fluke TiX-580 is being carried out to measure the surface temperature of the transformers and transformers under analysis are grouped. Nanofluid Transformer oil is prepared and Break Down Voltage (BDV) Test is taken to analyse the strength. Transformers are filled with nanofluid transformer oil and Infrared Thermography analysis is performed again to analyse the surface temperature. It is showing that lifetime of transformers is increased from 6 to 8% after using nanofluid transformer oil.

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