Title :
Optical prebreakdown warnings in insulating polymers
Author_Institution :
Lab. de Genie Electr., Univ. Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
Abstract :
There is a need to better understand electrical ageing of solid insulating materials in dry environment and discharge-free conditions. Photons emitted by a stressed material give evidence of the generation of highly reactive molecular states that could control degradation reaction.
Keywords :
ageing; electric breakdown; insulation testing; organic insulating materials; polymers; space charge; degradation reaction; discharge-free conditions; dry environment; electrical ageing; highly reactive molecular states; insulating polymers; optical prebreakdown warnings; solid insulating materials; stressed material; Aging; Degradation; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Optical control; Optical materials; Optical polymers; Plastic insulation; Solids; Stimulated emission; Stress control;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
