Full analysis of oil immersed transformers technology: structural principles, core advantages, and global application trends

1.Why oil immersed transformers are still the mainstream of the global power grid

Against the backdrop of rapid development of new energy and continuous expansion of the global power grid, 기름에 잠긴 변압기 still dominate the medium and high voltage power systems.
Whether on the power generation side, transmission side, or industrial distribution field, oil immersed transformers remain the preferred solution in the global market due to their high reliability, strong overload capacity, and mature technical system.

Especially in regions such as Africa, 중동, South America, and Southeast Asia, oil immersed transformers have been widely used by power companies and EPC projects for a long time due to their adaptability to harsh environments and low maintenance costs.

기름에 잠긴 변압기
기름에 잠긴 변압기

2.What is an 기름에 잠긴 변압기

Oil immersed transformers refers to a transformer in which the winding and iron core are completely immersed in insulating oil during operation.
Insulating oil simultaneously undertakes three core functions:

  • insulation
  • heat dissipation
  • Fault energy buffer

This is also the fundamental difference between it and dry-type transformers.

3.Core structure and technical principles of oil immersed transformers

3.1 Iron Core System

Cold rolled oriented silicon steel sheet
Ladder laminated structure
Reduce no-load losses and noise

👉 High end products have widely adopted low loss silicon steel and laser marking technology.

3.2 Winding System

재료: Copper winding/Aluminum winding
Form: cylindrical, continuous, spiral

Key indicators:

  • mechanical strength
  • 열 안정성
  • Anti short circuit capability

3.3 Insulation oil system

Common oils include:

  • mineral oil
  • natural ester oil
  • Synthetic ester oil

그 중, environmentally friendly ester oils are becoming a new hotspot in the international market, especially in European projects.

4.Cooling method and model classification

Cooling Type설명Typical Application
오난Oil Natural, 에어 내추럴Distribution transformers
켜짐 꺼짐Oil Natural, Air Forced중간 & large transformers
OFAFOil Forced, Air ForcedHigh-load operation
OFWFOil Forced, Water ForcedSpecial industrial use

5.Key performance advantages of oil immersed transformers

Superior heat dissipation performance
Strong overload capacity
Long operating lifespan (over 30 연령)
Suitable for high voltage and large capacity
Mature maintenance experience and global applicability

6.Oil immersed vs. 건식 변압기 (comparison from an engineering perspective)

기름에 잠긴Dry-Type
전압 레벨중간 & 높은낮은 & 중간
용량 범위크기가 큰Relatively limited
Cooling efficiency⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fire riskModerate낮은
Initial cost낮추다더 높은

The current focus of overseas customersattention includes:

  • IEC 준수 60076
  • Energy Efficiency Level (Low Loss Design)
  • anti-corrosion coating
  • Adaptability to high temperature, 높은 습도, and high altitude

Despite the continuous evolution of new energy technologies, oil immersed transformers remain an irreplaceable basic equipment in the global power system.
Its technological roadmap is mature, with a wide range of application scenarios, and it will continue to maintain stable growth for a considerable period of time in the future.

뉴스레터 업데이트

아래에 이메일 주소를 입력하고 뉴스레터를 구독하세요