Crash causes mineral oil spill from PG&E transformer
About 15 gallons of mineral oil spilled from a transformer that was knocked from a utility pole during a recent vehicle crash.
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Analysing laboratory results for transformer oil breakdown voltage
Oil relative humidity holds a key role in BDV estimation and interpretation.
New technology to lower environmental impact of HV transformers
ABB has successfully tested a new solution to replace petroleum-based mineral oil insulating medium with environmentally friendly natural ester fluid in the world’s largest sealed 200 MVA, 420 kV single-phase transformer.
1,900 litres of transformer oil leaks in New London, CT
USA, Connecticut: 1,900 litres of mineral oil has been reported to have leaked from a mobile transformer at an Eversource substation in a seaport city of New London in Connecticut.
New reports on transformer oil market published
USA, Texas: Micro Market Monitor has published new reports on transformer oil market.
Green transformers: using biodegradable vegetable oil
Green transformers are starting to change the environmental footprint of substations, as well as many other applications where transformers are used.