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New options for insulation systems in power transformers
Introduction
The development of new insulation materials has been critical in the evolution of the design of power transformers. Insulation systems for liquid filled power transformers are a combination of materials that are aimed to provide the required electrical, mechanical, thermal properties together with a full chemical compatibility for successful operation of the transformer for several decades under defined operation conditions.
Materials enabling innovative power transformer solutions
The offering of solid materials like papers or...
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