Title :
Long term accelerated aging tests on distribution cables under wet conditions
Author :
Bartnikas, R. ; Densley, R.J. ; Eichhorn, R.M.
Author_Institution :
Inst. de Recherche, Hydro-Quebec, Varennes, Que., Canada
fDate :
10/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Two accelerated aging test procedures are proposed for use on solid dielectric extruded distribution cables under wet conditions. One test method is a fixed time duration test in which the degree of cable specimen aging is assessed in terms of breakdown tests, while the other test method is a time to breakdown test in which the cable specimens are voltage stressed until failure ensues
Keywords :
XLPE insulation; ageing; distribution networks; electric breakdown; insulation testing; life testing; power cable insulation; power cable testing; XLPE cables; accelerated aging tests; breakdown tests; cable specimen aging; distribution cables; fixed time duration test; solid dielectric extruded distribution cables; voltage stressed cables specimens; wet conditions; Accelerated aging; Breakdown voltage; Cables; Conductors; Dielectrics; Electric breakdown; Life estimation; Solids; Stress; System testing;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
