Applications of polymeric outdoor insulation in Japan

Author

Izumi, Kiyotaka ; Kadotani, K.

Author_Institution

Central Res. Inst. of Electr. Power Ind.

Volume

6

Issue

5

fYear

1999

fDate

10/1/1999 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

595

Lastpage

604

Abstract

Intensive research and development concerning the application of polymeric outdoor insulations in Japan started about 10 years ago. Research on applying polymeric insulating materials to power systems covers various fields such as insulators and interphase spacers for overhead transmission lines, polymer housing of bushing and surge arresters for substation apparatus, insulators and interphase spacers for distribution lines and insulators for railways. Polymeric insulators and housings for electric power systems are being evaluated to extend their use, focusing on insulation characteristics such as withstand voltage against salt contamination and deterioration through prolonged use. For railways, trial uses of polymeric insulators have been started on commercial lines

Keywords

polymer insulators; Japan; bushing; distribution line; electric power system; housing; insulator; interphase spacer; overhead transmission line; polymeric outdoor insulation; railway; salt contamination; substation apparatus; surge arrester; withstand voltage; Arresters; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Insulators; Plastic insulation; Polymers; Power systems; Power transmission lines; Rail transportation; Research and development; Surges;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1070-9878

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/94.798116

Filename

798116