Low Concentration Vegetable Oil Based Nanofluid : Dielectric properties, AC Breakdown Voltage and Kinematic Viscosity

Abstract The transformers oil acts as an insulation well cooling liquid of a transformer. It is very important that the transformer maintained so properties are preserved with time. Petroleum-based mineral widely used in due to its excellent insulating qualities and low cost despite its’ non-biodegradable hazardous property. This paper seeks find alternative by using palm based nanofluids at lower concentration values match IEC standards for ester oil. nanoparticles this project zinc oxide (ZnO) zirconium dioxide (ZrO 2 ). ZnO has conductive nature while ZrO on other hand shows insulative behavior. Three different value were which 0.0015 g/L, 0.0025 g/L 0.005 had never been reported before. Tests performed samples includes AC breakdown, dielectric kinematic viscosity. Research outcome outstanding result optimum improving measured these nanofluid concentrations. Reducing amount use also means saving providing more eco-friendly solution.