This book provides in-depth information about the latest trends in transformer insulation design. This practical guide is prepared from a hands-on perspective, offering readers valuable insights into the trends in liquid dielectrics for transformer applications. Chapter 1 covers the necessity of alternate liquid dielectrics for transformers. Chapter 2 delves into the historical development of liquid dielectrics for transformer applications, drawing insights from reputable publications. It also explores the impact of nanoparticles on ester oil characteristics. In Chapter 3, the significance of spectroscopy analysis for investigating the ageing effect on both cellulosic insulating materials and oil samples is discussed. Chapter 4 describes material preparations followed by experimental analysis, estimating the degradation rate of solid and liquid dielectrics using spectroscopies. Chapter 5 discusses the importance of condition monitoring for transformers and its historical methods. Chapter 6 explores the methodology for hot spot indication and its application for assessing the transformer's condition. It covers real-time case studies as well. In Chapter 7, the book investigates the application of artificial intelligence in transformer insulation systems, leveraging machine learning algorithms to predict transformer insulation.
Dr. T. Mariprasath received his Ph.D. degree from the Rural Energy Centre, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (deemed to be a university) in January 2017, fully funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development – Government of India. He has been working as an Associate Professor with the Department of EEE, K.S.R.M. College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kadapa since June 2018. He has published in 10 science-citation-indexed journals and 15 Scopus-indexed articles. He had an Indian patent grant and an Australian innovation patent grant. He received Rs 6 lakh from MSME, Government of India, to develop a self-powered GPS tracker. His research interests include renewable energy resources, power electronics, green dielectrics, and artificial intelligence.
Dr. V. Kirubakaran is an Associate Professor in the Rural Energy Centre at the Gandhigram Rural Institute, which is deemed to be a university in India. He obtained a Ph.D. in energy engineering from the National Institute of Technology, India, in May 2007. He is a recipient of the Young Scientist Fellowship, awarded by the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India. He has published more than 75 papers in various national and international journals, in addition to authoring seven books. He had two Indian patent grants. His areas of interest include energy engineering and gasification.
P. Saraswathi is working as an assistant professor in the department of physics at A.P.C. Mahalaxmi College for Women, India. She completed a master of philosophy in physics in 2013 at M.S. University Tirunelveli. Also, she completed a Master of Science in physics at Pope Arts and Science College in 2011. She had an Indian patent grant in the field of biodegradable materials. She has materials science, atomic and nuclear physics
Dr. Kumar Reddy Cheepati received his Ph.D. degree from JNTUK, Kakinada, India, in 2021. He is currently working as an associate professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, KSRM College of Engineering, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India. He has 11 years of academic experience. He has published research papers in various international journals of high repute, which include Scopus, SCI, and ESCI-indexed journals. Also, he published an Indian patent. His area of research includes power electronics, electrical vehicles, and power quality.
Dr. Prakasha Kunkanadu Rajappa received his Ph.D. degree from CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute-Chennai Unit. He is currently working as a scientist in Catalonia Institute for Energy Research IREC, Barcelona, Spain. He had an Indian patent grant in the field of materials science and has also published more than 10 patents. In addition, he has published 20 research articles in reputed journals. His area of research includes material science, and battery and electrical vehicle technology.
