OPTIMIZACION DEL TRATAMIENTO DEL ACEITE DIELECTRICO DE LOS TRANSFORMADORES ELECTRICOS POR FILTRACION

Abstract

In summary, the optimization process for dielectric oils seeks to reduce labor and material costs by improving the thermovacuum process. This method involves the application of high temperatures, not exceeding 1000 degrees Celsius, in a controlled vacuum environment to remove the moisture present in transformer dielectric oil, resulting in an oil devoid of moisture. Our optimization approach focuses on the final stage of the thermovacuum circuit, where the incorporation of a filter composed of absorbent material is proposed. This filter will be designed to restore key parameters such as color, odor, electrical stiffness, etc., which are crucial to ensure the non-conductivity of the oil and thus maintain the integrity of the transformers. Our research benefited from the advice of electrical engineering experts and collaboration with specialized engineers, who guided us in the execution of the experiment. We addressed in detail the environmental impact of this optimization process, exploring various stages of the dielectric oil life cycle and highlighting the importance of its proper treatment. We discussed the factors that accelerate its degradation and how the lack of treatment can result in the generation of waste equipment and unusable oil destined for combustion, which represents a significant environmental and operational challenge for the industry.