Title :
Water treeing in polyethylene cables
Author :
Steennis, E.F. ; Kreuger, F.H.
Author_Institution :
NV KEMA, Arnhem, Netherlands
fDate :
10/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Water tree growth in polyethylene cable insulation is discussed. The characteristics of water trees, the effect of aging parameters on water tree growth, and the possible mechanisms of growth are considered, emphasizing vented tree development in polyethylene insulating materials. The morphology of water trees, the characteristics of the tree-infested dielectric cable, and test methods and measures to reduce water treeing are discussed
Keywords :
ageing; cable insulation; electric breakdown of solids; insulation testing; organic insulating materials; polymers; aging parameters; cable insulation; insulating materials; polyethylene cables; test methods; tree growth; tree-infested dielectric cable; vented tree development; water trees; Aging; Cable insulation; Dielectric materials; Dielectric measurements; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Morphology; Polyethylene; Testing; Trees - insulation; Water;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on
