The effect of magnetite, graphene oxide and silicone oxide nanoparticles on dielectric withstand characteristics of mineral oil

In this work, we compare the dielectric withstand performance of nanofluids prepared using Shell Diala D as a base fluid, and magnetite, graphene oxide and silicone dioxide as nanoadditives. The ac withstand capability of the nanofluids was investigated as well as partial discharge inception voltage, partial discharge and repetition rate under ac, dc positive and dc negative voltages. The results indicate that, for all nanofluids, nanoparticle concentrations around 0.2 g/l enhance dielectric withstand properties under quasi uniform fields. Under divergent fields, partial discharge characteristics are improved under ac conditions. Under dc conditions silica nanofluid performs better than mineral oil, but the other two nanofluids do not perform well.