Performance evaluation of natural Olea europaea (olive oil)-based blended esters with butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene: optimization using response surface methodology

In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of key input factors [A-speed, B-time, and C-temperature] on the output response [Y-breakdown voltage]. It was determined that the optimal conditions for [Y] are [A-699.91 rpm, B-49.95 min, and C-88.75 °C]. In order to ensure the desirable properties, the natural esters were subjected to certain experimentations such as breakdown voltage (BDV), viscosity, fire point (FeP), and flash point (FhP). From the results, it is observed that the natural esters and blended natural esters can be used in the transformer as an alternate insulating medium and that the antioxidants have a significant effect on the properties of natural ester combinations.PMID:38112870 | DOI:10.1007/s11356-023-31533-1

Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - December 19, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Hariharasudhan Thangaraj Prince Winston David Gurukarthik Babu Balachandran Gowthama Kannan Sivasekar Source Type: research