Physiochemical and Electrical Properties of Refined Luffa (Luffa Cylindrica) Seed Oil as Bio-Transformer Oil

Researchers have attested that oils of ester are biodegradable and environmentally friendly when compared to petroleum transformer lubrication insulation oils. These benefits inspired us explore the possibility using refined luffa cylindrica seed oil (RLSO) as substitute source for oil. To authenticate its suitability, it is imperative make a comparism electrical physicochemical properties with mineral (TMO) ASTM standard specification. In this work Luffa was extracted giving yield 31.13% undergone having two-step acid-based transesterification process first acid pretreatment Alkaline Transesterification. The produced RLSO TMO were analyzed physiochemical utilizing procedures. measured pH, boiling point, density at 29.5°C, specific gravity 25°C, viscosity 27°C, free fatty acid, value, iodine peroxide saponification others flash cloud pour breakdown voltage relative permittivity dielectric constant 25℃. Most results obtained shows compares relatively well values also meeting specification bio-transformer Hence can be used conventional since met most specifications.