Analysis of Dibenzyl Disulfide in Insulating Oil Using SCD
Applications | 2022 | ShimadzuInstrumentation
Sulfur containing compounds in insulating oils can lead to corrosion and reduced reliability of electrical equipment. Monitoring dibenzyl disulfide a representative organic sulfur species helps in assessing oil health and preventing failures.
This work demonstrates a gas chromatography method with sulfur chemiluminescence detection for quantifying dibenzyl disulfide in transformer insulating oil across a concentration range from 0.1 to 100 milligrams per kilogram.
The method uses a Shimadzu Nexis GC 2030 coupled to an SCD 2030 detector and an SH series SH-5 column 30 meters by 0.32 millimeter diameter with 0.25 micrometer film thickness. Key parameters include
Baseline separation of dibenzyl disulfide and diphenyl disulfide was achieved under the given temperature program. Calibration showed linear response with correlation coefficient above 0.999. The method provided low detection limits suitable for routine quality control of insulating oils.
The proposed approach offers high selectivity for sulfur species minimal matrix interference and rapid analysis times enabling:
Advances may include automated sampling systems coupling with mass spectrometry for structural identification and miniaturized SCD modules for field deployable analysis enhancing real time oil health assessment.
The described GC SCD method enables reliable quantification of dibenzyl disulfide in insulating oils supporting predictive maintenance and ensuring transformer longevity.
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IndustriesEnergy & Chemicals
ManufacturerShimadzu
Summary
Importance of the Topic
Sulfur containing compounds in insulating oils can lead to corrosion and reduced reliability of electrical equipment. Monitoring dibenzyl disulfide a representative organic sulfur species helps in assessing oil health and preventing failures.
Objectives and Study Overview
This work demonstrates a gas chromatography method with sulfur chemiluminescence detection for quantifying dibenzyl disulfide in transformer insulating oil across a concentration range from 0.1 to 100 milligrams per kilogram.
Methodology and Instrumentation
The method uses a Shimadzu Nexis GC 2030 coupled to an SCD 2030 detector and an SH series SH-5 column 30 meters by 0.32 millimeter diameter with 0.25 micrometer film thickness. Key parameters include
- Injection mode split (ratio 5 to 1) at 275 degrees C with a volume of 1 microliter
- Helium carrier gas at linear velocity 45 centimeters per second
- Oven program from 90 to 275 degrees C at 10 degrees C per minute with 20 minute hold
- SCD furnace at 850 degrees C with hydrogen nitrogen oxygen and ozone for chemiluminescence reaction
Main Results and Discussion
Baseline separation of dibenzyl disulfide and diphenyl disulfide was achieved under the given temperature program. Calibration showed linear response with correlation coefficient above 0.999. The method provided low detection limits suitable for routine quality control of insulating oils.
Benefits and Practical Applications
The proposed approach offers high selectivity for sulfur species minimal matrix interference and rapid analysis times enabling:
- Routine monitoring of transformer oil condition
- Early detection of oil degradation products
- Improved maintenance scheduling
Future Trends and Opportunities
Advances may include automated sampling systems coupling with mass spectrometry for structural identification and miniaturized SCD modules for field deployable analysis enhancing real time oil health assessment.
Conclusion
The described GC SCD method enables reliable quantification of dibenzyl disulfide in insulating oils supporting predictive maintenance and ensuring transformer longevity.
References
- Shimadzu Corporation Application News G334 First Edition September 2022
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