Title :
Role of semiconducting compounds in water treeing of XLPE cable insulation
Author :
Boggs, S.A. ; Mashikian, M.S.
Author_Institution :
Electr. Insulation Res. Center, Connecticut Univ., Storrs, CT, USA
Abstract :
The connection between cleanliness of semiconducting compounds and water tree growth at the semiconductor-dielectric interface was demonstrated. Changes to semiconducting compounds have improved the reliability of solid dielectric cables.<>
Keywords :
cable insulation; organic insulating materials; polymers; power cables; XLPE cable insulation; cleanliness; power cables; reliability; semiconducting compounds; semiconductor-dielectric interface; solid dielectric cables; water treeing; Aging; Cable insulation; Cable shielding; Dielectrics; Polyethylene; Power cables; Semiconductivity; Surface contamination; Trees - insulation; Water pollution;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
