Influence of paper type and liquid insulation on heat transfer in transformers

The paper presents the results of investigations on the thermal properties of cellulose and aramid paper impregnated with various liquid insulations. The liquid insulations investigated were mineral oil, synthetic ester, and natural ester. The heat transfer coefficient of the liquid was calculated on the basis of measurements of the thermal expansion, specific heat, density, thermal conductivity and kinematic viscosity of the liquid insulations. Temperatures in the paper and liquid insulations were calculated. The results allow to select the best paper and liquid insulations which provide the most effective cooling in transformers.