Engineering Insights into Insulation Aging Tests, Challenges, and Results

Join our experts in the next Weidmann webinar exploring the science of transformer aging. We will present the fundamentals of aging chemistry, execution of controlled aging tests, and analysis of results. We’ll explore the impact of material choice, including alternative liquids and laminated materials, on insulation performance and transformer lifespan. Key highlights: • Practical methods to assess insulation aging (DP, tensile, burst & tear strength) • Critical factors in test execution and result interpretation • Challenges in standards and advanced post-mortem techniques • Comparative insights: natural/synthetic esters vs. mineral oils • Material interactions: why laminated pressboard outperforms plywood