Effect of Silica and Alumina Nanoparticles Addition on the Dielectric and Rheological Properties of Shea Oil Methyl Ester
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https://doi.org/10.56919/usci.2432.006Keywords:
Nanofluid, saturated oil, dielectric constant, insulation liquid, shea butter oilAbstract
Study’s Excerpt/Novelty
- This study introduces a novel green nanofluid by incorporating shea methyl ester (SME) with surface-modified Al2O3 and SiO2 nanoparticles, addressing the environmental concerns associated with mineral-based transformer oils.
- The research highlights that SiO2 nanoparticles significantly enhance the dielectric properties of the base oil while minimally impacting its viscosity, suggesting improved insulation performance.
- This innovative approach offers a sustainable alternative with superior electrical characteristics, potentially transforming the application of transformer oils in the industry.
Full Abstract
The increasing environmental and utility concerns of mineral-based transformer oils have impelled research into alternative insulation liquids. This study developed a green nanofluid using a two-step approach, incorporating shea methyl ester (SME) derived from shea butter oil and surface-modified Al2O3 and SiO2 nanoparticles. The dynamic viscosity at 25 °C and dielectric properties of the developed nanofluid were investigated in the frequency range of 0.1–15 kHz. Adding nanoparticles into the SME noticeably increased the oil's viscosity, with SiO2 nanoparticles having the least effect on the base liquid's viscosity. The addition of 0.6 wt% of Al2O3 nanoparticles increased the dielectric loss of the SME at all frequencies (0.1–15 kHz), while the addition of 0.6 wt% SiO2 filler nanoparticles reduced the loss of the base oil at frequencies beyond 4 kHz indicative of an improved electrical property. Adding Al2O3 and SiO2 to the base SME oil obtained higher relative permittivity values. This study successfully developed an SME and single nanoparticle-based nanofluid, incorporating a 0.6 wt% weight fraction of surface-modified Al2O3 and SiO2 nanoparticles. The addition of these nanoparticles increased the dynamic viscosity of the base methyl ester oil, with approximately 43% and 36% increases, respectively. The nanofluid developed by incorporating SiO2 nanoparticles showed promising dielectric performance for its application as an insulation liquid.
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