Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dielectric fluid composed of a genetically engineered microbial oil (GEMO) and an antioxidant. The GEMO includes a triglyceride and an amount of small glyceride. The amount of small glyceride is within a range from 0.1 wt % to 30 wt %, based upon the GEMO weight.

Abstract: An oil transformer insulation module includes a plurality of disc-like insulation elements of identical type which are arranged flush one above another along a line, connected to one another and have in each case at least a similar outline contour. An insulation element includes a first flat layer and a second layer adjacent and predominantly parallel thereto. The first and second layers are composed of a mechanically strong, planar first insulation material. The first and second layers of the first insulation material are connected to and spaced apart from a third, corrugated layer arranged between the first and second layers and composed of a mechanically strong, planar second insulation material. The third layer has lateral edges and is corrugated in such a way that all the cavities formed by the corrugated form can be completely flooded with a liquid via the lateral edges of the insulation element.

Abstract: A dielectric insulation medium. The insulation medium is characterized in that it comprises a fluoroketone having from 4 to 12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A high voltage insulation system for high-voltage direct current including a bushing, a conductor, a transformer conductor, and a connection between the conductor and the transformer conductor. A conductive shielding electrode shields the connection between the bushing and transformer. A surrounding insulation system is immersed in transformer oil. The surrounding insulation system includes transformer insulation material and bushing insulation material. A cylindrical solid insulation barrier encloses the connection between the bushing conductor and transformer conductor. At least one solid insulation barrier is fastened on the outer side of the shielding electrode. The at least one solid insulation barrier extends in an axial direction outside the axial direction of the shielding electrode and forms a distance to the insulation material of the bushing and the insulation material of the transformer, whereby a moderate voltage drop over the solid insulation barrier is obtained.

Abstract: An insulating spacer 10 includes a molded insulator 11 having a central conductor 12. The molded insulator 11 part is disposed between the flanges 1A, 2A of metal containers 1, 2 and is coupled by through bolts 5. The peripheral dimension of the molded insulator 11 is smaller than the flanges 1A, 2A, and the insulating spacer 10 is provided with a thin section 11A, one lateral side of which is formed into a thin ring shape. A ring-shaped metal fitting 14 having a cross-sectional L-shape is fitted onto the thin section 11A of the molded insulator 11, the ring-shaped metal fitting 14 defining the dimensions of the space between the flanges 1A, 2A and forming a current path between the metal containers 1, 2. The ring-shaped metal fitting 14 is affixed to the thin section 11A of the molded insulator 11 by multiple tightening bolts 15.

Abstract: An electric insulation material for an electric device includes one or several electrical conductors and an electric insulation material arranged around the conductor or between the conductors, which insulation material is impregnated with a dielectric insulation liquid. The electric insulation material includes a main layer that is provided with a surface layer that has a dielectric constant that is lower than the dielectric constant of the main layer.

Abstract: A device and method for reducing the risk of a streamer initiated flashover across a high voltage insulator under normal operating voltages. The device includes a support structure adapted to be grounded and mounted in proximity to the high voltage insulator; and space charge producing conductors wound around the support structure and forming coils for producing space charge in a proximity of an insulator to be protected, and inhibiting a formation of positive streamers, each conductor having a diameter not exceeding 0.1 mm for reducing a corona inception voltage of the support structure upon which each conductor is wound, in both dry and wet conditions.

Abstract: An electrical insulation system for a linear element forming part of a fluid system subjected to risks of possible external electrical discharges, such as an aircraft fuel system, using an insulating insert (12) between two parts (14, 16) of said linear element, consisting of providing said parts (14, 16) with grooved edges and in forming the insulating insert (12) between them preferably by an injection technique, such that the insulating insert (12) provides an inner duct for the passage of fluid between said parts (14, 16) and covers said grooved edges, assuring the leak-tight joint of the insulating insert (12) with said parts (14, 16).

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions that include an aqueous-based insulating fluid that comprises an aqueous base fluid, a water-miscible organic liquid, and a synthetic polymer. In another embodiment, provided herein is a method of forming an aqueous-based insulating fluid comprising: mixing an aqueous base fluid and a water-miscible organic liquid to form a mixture; adding at least one synthetic polymer to the mixture; allowing the polymer to hydrate; optionally adding a crosslinking agent to the mixture comprising the synthetic polymer to crosslink the synthetic polymer; placing the mixture comprising the synthetic polymer in a chosen location; allowing the mixture comprising the synthetic polymer to activate to form a gel therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electric insulation device of an air conditioner divided into an indoor unit and an outdoor unit which can improve work efficiency during installation of the indoor unit and the outdoor unit. An electric insulation device is arranged between a gas side connection line and a gas side refrigerant line of an outdoor unit, and electrically insulates the gas side connection line and the gas side refrigerant line on the outdoor unit side. The electric insulation device includes a refrigerant line connection portion that is connected to a gas side refrigerant line of the indoor unit, a connection line connection portion that is connected to the gas side connection line, an insulation portion capable of both electrically insulating the refrigerant line connection portion and the gas side connection line and circulating refrigerant, and a terminal portion on which an electric connection line is mounted.

Abstract: Thermally insulating apparatus for housing heat sensitive electronic apparatus, comprises an open-topped box with a detachable lid. A gasket is provided to form a heat seal between the open-topped container and the lid. At least one external surface of the gasket, which is exposed to ambient conditions when the lid is removed from the box, is unreactive to the extent whereby hydrophilic particles (e.g. dust) coming into contact therewith are not contaminated and made hydrophobic. The presence of hydrophobic particles may interfere with processes where the thermally insulating apparatus is deployed, and thus maintaining inherent hydrophilic properties may be important.

Abstract: Sheaths accommodate a high-voltage conductor in their insides, and annular grooves are respectively provided in flanges of the sheaths outwardly of inserting holes for bolts which are disposed in annular form. Annular grooves are provided in an insulating spacer inwardly of the inserting holes for the bolts. O-rings are respectively provided in the annular grooves. An annular groove is also formed in a flange connection face so as to have bolt inserting holes at its bottom. After the flanges have been fixed by using the bolts, nuts and sealing washers, a liquid packing is injected into the flange connection face groove through a liquid packing injection opening which communicates with the groove. Since a sealing element is disposed outwardly of the bolt holes, it is possible to prevent penetration of rainwater or the like into the gaps between connected flanges with airtightness being retained. It is also possible to readily inject the liquid packing into the gaps between the flanges.

Abstract: A utility cross arm assembly for supporting electrical wires from a utility pole. The entire assembly is constructed from insulative materials. It is provided with easily replaceable wire support members or protective caps to enhance convertibility from a single phase delivery configuration to a three phase delivery configuration. The assembly frame provides left and right cross arms with an upper support neck. Various arms and legs provide structural support and a way to mount the assembly to the utility pole. Large open spaces between the arms and legs provide a lightweight construction with low air resistance upon mounting to the utility pole.

Abstract: An insulator conveys cooling fluid for or connects an optical fiber cable to an outdoor high voltage electrical system. The insulator includes an elongated pipe of non-conductive material having an internal passageway through it for the cooling fluid or optical fiber cable. An elongated weathershed housing surrounds and covers the outer surface of the pipe. Couplers, located at the opposite ends of the pipe connect conduits for conveying cooling fluid into and out of the fluid passageway or passing the cable. The insulator can be connected between an electrical device and a heat exchanger through connectors such that cooling medium can pass from the heat exchanger at ground potential up through the insulator which also supports the device and into the device for cooling the device.

Abstract: The post insulator (6) has an insulator body (8), of cured cast resin, which can be subjected to a pressure medium, and at least one potted fitting (11) penetrating the insulator body (8) and subjected to high voltage. The metallic support body (12) has a lateral surface (15). The intention is to obtain a post insulator which is of simple structure and which is designed for comparatively high mechanical loading. This is achieved by providing the lateral surface (15) of the support body (12) with a bonding layer (13) which adheres better to the lateral surface (15) than the cured cast resin. The cured cast resin is cross-linked with the bonding layer (13).

Abstract: An improved insulating material is provided. The insulating material is a mixture of an insulating fluid and solid insulative bodies. The insulating material exhibits desirable insulating, conformal coating, surface adhesion, and low-viscosity characteristics. For example, when the insulating material is used to fill the cavity of a hollow insulator, the insulating material prevents any moisture that enters the insulator from adhering to the walls that define the cavity; thus maintaining the insulating qualities of the insulator. In the event that some of the fluid is lost through leakage, the insulating material also aids in preserving the insulating qualities of the insulator.

Abstract: Hermetically sealed fiber optic cables (LW) are conducted through an insulator column consisting of several hollow insulators. The fiber optic cables (LW) are fastened to a support element (TE), whose one end is connected to the reference potential and whose other end is connected to a high voltage. The support element (TE) is characterized by a surface having only limited electrical conductivity. This assures that, as a result of the even field strength distribution thus guaranteed, no impermissibly high voltages are impressed on the fiber optic cable (LW). A non-conductive tube (GV) for conveying gas is wound around the support element (TE).

Abstract: An electrical insulator for use in dirty or wet environments. The insulator has a substantially cylindrical outer peripheral surface upon which is disposed a plurality of water-repellent oil-bleeding insulation bonds formed of a silicone rubber containing a water-repellent silicone oil. The bands are fitted onto the insulator surface so that they extend perpendicular, parallel or oblique to the longitudinal axis of the insulator. The bands each may be in the form of a hollow belt with a clamp band passing through the interior thereof for clamping the belt to the outer peripheral surface of the insulator.

Abstract: In an overhead electric transmission system in which the phase conductors incorporate optical fibres, a joint between optical fibres of two phase conductors or between optical fibres of a phase conductor and an optical cable extending to a sub-station is enclosed within a fluid-tight metal housing. The housing is electrically connected to each phase conductor, is electrically insulated from earth, and has an external shape of such a form as to provide effective control of electrical stress. Preferably the metal housing is of hemi-spherical shape and is mounted on top of a porcelain insulator containing oil under pressure. Where an optical fibre connected at the joint is that of an optical cable, it passes into the metal housing through the oil filled porcelain insulator.

Abstract: An electrical insulating oil and oil-filled electrical appliances, in which the insulating oil comprises a mixture of diarylalkanes and alkyl-3-arylindane derivatives and/or 1,3-diarylbutene derivatives, and has various advantageous properties such as a high dielectric constant, hydrogen gas absorbing capacity, and adaptability to plastic film materials. By impregnating with the above insulating oil, high performance and long life electrical appliances can be manufactured.

Abstract: A high voltage transmission line suspension insulator (18 or 22) which monitors its own dielectric integrity. A dielectric rod (10) has one larger diameter end fitting attachable to a transmission line and another larger diameter end fitting attachable to a support tower. The rod is enclosed in a dielectric tube (14) which is hermetically sealed to the rod's end fittings such that a liquidtight space (20) is formed between the rod and the tube. A pressurized dielectric liquid is placed within that space. A discoloring dye placed within this space is used to detect the loss of the pressurized liquid.

Abstract: A modular lightweight, high voltage guyline insulator for VLF antennas. A glass fiber or "Kevlar" rod tension member that provides high tensile strength is enclosed by a porcelain jacket, which serves as a good high voltage insulator, preventing an arc breakdown along the surface and protecting the tension member from exposure to ultraviolet radiation which could cause the tension member to deteriorate. A rubber sleeve extends between each end of the porcelain jacket and a guyline fastening means, and together with the porcelain jacket forms a cavity or chamber around the tension member which is filled with SF.sub.6 gas, pressurized to 2 to 4 atmospheres (29.4 psia to 58.8 psia). Metal strips and metal toroid corona rings act to diffuse the electric field.

Abstract: A base insulator design for VLF antennas. A surface insulating material, h as glass, serves to provide a long surface distance between the upper and lower metallic components of the base. A thin, soft metal cover extends the base metal conductor out to the edge of the outer insulator and also provides a weather shield for the internal components. An insulator core of porcelain serves to take up all of the mechanical stress in the structure and a dielectric fluid serves as a coolant which also protects the inside surface from contamination.