Which outcome occurs when dielectric breakdown happens inside a high-voltage power transformer?

💡 Explanation

When dielectric breakdown occurs, the insulating oil loses its ability to withstand high voltage because the electric field exceeds its dielectric strength, causing a rapid discharge leading to arcing, heat generation, and potential explosion. Therefore equipment failure results, rather than eddy currents, turns ratio changes, or harmonic injection, which involves unrelated failure modes.

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