Fluid-Filled Transformers
Last Updated: 03/07/18


Electric power transformers that are designed to utilize a synthetic ester-based dielectric (non-conducting) fluid to provide insulating and cooling properties. Electric power transformers that are designed to utilize a vegetable oil-based dielectric (nonconducting) fluid to provide insulating and cooling properties.
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Synthetic Ester-Based |
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Vegetable Oil-Based |
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Additional Guidance
According to BioPreferred, synthetic ester-based fluid-filled transformers are electric power transformers that are designed to utilize a synthetic ester-based dielectric (non-conducting) fluid to provide insulating and cooling properties. Vegetable oil-based fluid transformers are electric power transformers that are designed to utilize a vegetable oil-based dielectric (non-conducting) fluid to provide insulating and cooling properties.
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