Technological progress and application prospects of oil immersed transformers

1.Technical background of oil immersed transformers

Since its invention, oil immersed transformers have undergone years of development and continuous technological innovation. Today’s oil immersed transformers not only play a crucial role in power transmission, but also gradually develop more new features with technological progress.

1.1 Basic structure of oil immersed transformers

The basic structure of an oil immersed transformer consists of transformer oil, winding, iron core, and outer shell. Its structural design can effectively ensure the stability and safety of current transmission.

1.2 Function of Transformer Oil

Transformer oil not only has good cooling effect, but also effectively isolates the contact between electrical components, reducing the risk of current short circuit. With the advancement of technology, modern transformer oil is gradually developing towards environmental protection and high performance.

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2.Innovative technology of oil immersed transformers

2.1 Application of New Materials

With the continuous development of new materials, the performance of oil immersed transformers has been greatly improved. For example, using ultra-high voltage and high temperature resistant materials to make the windings of transformers has improved their load-bearing capacity.

2.2 Intelligent monitoring system

The intelligent monitoring system enables transformers to monitor various working parameters in real-time, such as oil temperature, oil level, current, etc., thereby achieving remote management and real-time warning, further improving the safety and reliability of transformers.

3.Industry application of oil immersed transformers

Oil immersed transformers, as the core equipment of power systems, are widely used, especially in the following industries where they perform outstandingly:

3.1 Power Transmission and Distribution

Power transmission is the main application area of oil immersed transformers, especially in high-voltage transmission systems, where their stability and efficiency provide strong guarantees for long-distance power transmission.

3.2 Renewable Energy Sector

With the development of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar energy, the application of oil immersed transformers in the field of new energy is gradually increasing. They can stably convert unstable currents into usable electricity, which contributes to the efficient utilization of energy.

4.Market prospects of oil immersed transformers

In the coming years, with the increasing global demand for electricity, the market demand for oil immersed transformers is expected to continue to grow. Meanwhile, with the increasingly strict environmental regulations, transformer manufacturers will be committed to developing more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient products to meet market demand.

4.1 Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation Trends

Under the trend of global environmental protection and energy conservation, oil immersed transformers will make more innovations in material selection, energy efficiency, and other aspects to meet stricter environmental requirements.

4.2 Market demand growth

With the construction of power infrastructure in developing countries, oil immersed transformers will usher in greater market opportunities globally.