Through a comprehensive and aggressive research program, the Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) has designed, developed and installed several new products to address the environmental impact of leaked dielectric fluid from…
Naturally occurring palm kernel oil (PKO) and its ester derivatives are being considered as sustainable alternatives to synthetic oils for use as dielectric fluids. This paper reports on their dielectric properties, which have been studied and…
Aging of oil-paper insulation was investigated under controlled laboratory conditions. Traditional and modern diagnostic tools and techniques are discussed. Insulation condition testing includes common chemical diagnostics such as acidity tests and…
Food waste amounts to roughly one-third of its total production every year. There is an unprecedented demand to improve long-term storage of food products while preserving quality and safety in every stage of its processing, from postharvesting to…
Leakages from pipelines are low-probability but high impact events for distributors of crude/refined oil as well as drinking water. Several techniques including geological surveys, fiber optics, acoustics, pressure drop analysis and mass imbalance…