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Unused insulating oils derived from petroleum products must adhere to ASTM D3487 standards.
True
Advanced Retard Switches (ARS) are irrelevant to the design properties of on-load tap-changers.
False
Gas-to-liquid oils (GTL oils) are not classified as petroleum products.
False
Insulating fluids like natural esters are considered alternative insulating fluids.
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Mechanical design properties have no relation to overload conditions in electrical systems.
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Blends of virgin hydrocarbons and petroleum products must comply with IEC60296.
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Temperature and pressure considerations are irrelevant for the operation of insulating fluids.
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Alternative insulating fluids include both synthetic esters and silicone oils.
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The external operating conditions of an on-load tap-changer improve with increased transformer cooling despite an elevated oil temperature.
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The maximum through-current is used to design transition resistors for on-load tap-changers in order to manage the loading on tap-changer contacts.
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Conditions for overload can be defined without any reference to specified operating standards such as IEC 60076-7:2005.
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The oil temperature of a transformer is irrelevant when assessing overload operation duration.
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Expected tap-change operations during loading phases must be reported as part of overload condition evaluations for on-load tap-changers.
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Overload operation frequency is a critical detail when defining the operating conditions of electrical systems.
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The parameters of a daily cycle are unnecessary when querying overload conditions in electrical systems.
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Increased frequency of tap-change operations indicates that the on-load tap-changer is operating under lighter load conditions.
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Off-circuit tap-changers can be operated exclusively with a motor-drive unit.
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The highest voltage for the DEETAP® DU equipment can exceed 245 kV upon request.
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The number of operating positions for off-circuit tap-changers can range from 2 to 17 depending on the model.
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Current splitting in off-circuit tap-changers is always required.
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Insulating fluids are not utilized in the design of off-circuit tap-changers.
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Off-circuit tap-changer designations include a code for the maximum rated through current.
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Mechanical design properties do not influence the performance of electrical devices like tap-changers.
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The current splitting required can be represented by specific design codes in the tap-changer model.
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Temperature and pressure considerations are irrelevant in the design of off-circuit tap-changers.
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Only single-phase devices are represented in the designations for DEETAP® DU off-circuit tap-changers.
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Study Notes
Insulating Fluids
- Unused insulating oils can be sourced from petroleum products, complying with IEC60296 and ASTM D3487 standards.
- Other virgin hydrocarbons also serve as insulating oils, either independently or blended with petroleum, following the same standards.
- Alternative insulating fluids available include natural/synthetic esters and silicone oils upon request.
- Gas-to-liquid oils (GTL oils) are classified as petroleum products for insulation purposes.
Mechanical and Design Properties
- On-load tap-changers, off-circuit tap-changers, and Advanced Retard Switches (ARS) feature specific design and mechanical characteristics.
- Off-circuit tap-changers can be manually operated or motor-driven, allowing flexibility in operation.
- The DEETAP® DU model provides technical data for further exploration of configurations and functionalities.
Off-Circuit Tap-Changer Designations
- Designation example: DU III 1000 - 145 - 06 05 0 Y, representing various specifications.
- DU refers to DEETAP® DU model, while III indicates three-phase operation.
- Maximum rated through-currents range from 200 A to over 2000 A, defined by specific numerical codes.
- Highest voltage levels available include 36 kV, 72.5 kV, 123 kV, 145 kV, up to 245 kV; higher voltages on request.
- Contact circle pitches are available in options for different operating models.
- Operating positions vary from 2 to 17, depending on the model, demonstrating versatility in applications.
Electrical Properties
- Increased transformer power necessitates careful management of oil temperature, which may not decrease despite effective cooling methods.
- Transition resistors in on-load tap-changers are reliant on maximum through-current to ensure contact loading remains within permissible limits.
- Comprehensive details needed for overload condition queries include:
- Through-currents and loading durations (per daily cycle).
- Oil temperature readings during operational cycles.
- Anticipated tap-change operations during loaded phases.
- Duration and frequency of overload operations.
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Test your knowledge on insulating fluids and their standards as outlined in IEC60296 and ASTM D3487. This quiz covers various aspects of unused insulating oils derived from petroleum and other hydrocarbons. Enhance your understanding of these critical materials used in electrical engineering.
