Which outcome occurs when a medium-voltage distribution transformer supplying power to a rural grid experiences prolonged partial discharge?

💡 Explanation

Partial discharge causes accelerated dielectric oil degradation because localized electrical stresses break down the oil's molecular structure via the mechanism of corona discharge. Therefore, oil quality diminishes, rather than maintaining stability, because continuous corona activity generates byproducts, increasing conductivity.

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