Performance of calcined and uncalcined VPI mica tapes for high voltage AC stator winding insulation

Author

Omranipour, R. ; Stranges, M.K.W. ; Plummer, F.A. ; Hayward, J.E.

Author_Institution

GE Ind., Gen. Electr. Canada, Peterborough, Ont.

fYear

2006

fDate

11-14 June 2006

Firstpage

340

Lastpage

343

Abstract

This paper compares the dielectric, impregnation, and handling characteristics of calcined and uncalcined (integrated) mica tapes designed for a vacuum pressure impregnation (VPI) insulation system. The evaluation techniques used to rank the tapes are discussed, including diagnostic tests, accelerated ageing tests, compatibility tests, and manufacturability trials. The potential correlation between dielectric loss and accelerated ageing life of the VPI-treated mica tapes is also investigated. The qualification of the mica tape with the best overall performance for a VPI insulation system is explained, and the process for implementation of the tape in a manufacturing environment is described

Keywords

dielectric losses; impregnated insulation; insulation testing; life testing; machine insulation; machine testing; manufacturing processes; mica; stators; vacuum insulation; AC stator winding insulation; VPI mica tape; accelerated ageing test; compatibility test; diagnostic test; dielectric characteristics; dielectric loss; manufacturing process; vacuum pressure impregnation insulation; Accelerated aging; Dielectric losses; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Life estimation; Manufacturing; Qualifications; Stator windings; Testing; Vacuum systems; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Electrical Insulation, 2006. Conference Record of the 2006 IEEE International Symposium on

Conference_Location

Toronto, Ont.

ISSN

1089-084X

Print_ISBN

1-4244-0333-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ELINSL.2006.1665327

Filename

1665327