- Author
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Miller, D. B.
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Bower, V. E.
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Kotter, F. R.
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Birky, M. M.
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Huggett, C. M.
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Macek, A.
- Title
- Appraisal of Tests and Standards for the Evaluation of Electrical Insulting Fluids. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
- Sponsor
- Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBSIR 76-1054,
May 14, 1976,
122 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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capacitors
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insulating fluids
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polychlorinated biphenyls
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transformers
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capacitors
- Abstract
- Based on a literature study and interviews with representatives of the electric utility industry, manufacturers of insulating fluids and electrical apparatus, government regulatory agencies, organizations preparing standards and codes, trade associations and independent testing laboratories, the status of existing standards and test procedures for insulating fluids is reviewed. Askarel-type transformers and capacitors are described and the characteristics of several currently-used as well as new candidate insulating fluids are gien. The possible impact of codes and government regulations on the introduction of new fluids into use is reviewed. Needs for new or revised test procedures and standards are noted and recommendations made for research qualifying of new insulating fluids as acceptable replacements for the askarels currently in use in a certain class of transformers and capacitors.