Title :
Design of an accelerated aging test for polymer insulated distribution cables
Author_Institution :
Powertech Labs. Inc., Surrey, BC, Canada
Abstract :
The details of a research program for the design of an accelerated aging test for solid dielectric cables sponsored by the Canadian Electrical Association is presented. The research will identify a reliable set of test conditions for an accelerated aging test to determine the relative performance of cables and provide a method for extrapolating cable performance to service conditions. The test parameters (applied voltage, temperature cycling, and ion content of the water) are rigidly controlled. The objectives and technical approach are discussed, and the experimental test setup is described
Keywords :
ageing; cable insulation; cable testing; insulation testing; life testing; organic insulating materials; polymers; power cables; Canadian Electrical Association; accelerated aging test; applied voltage; polymer insulated distribution cables; service conditions; solid dielectric cables; temperature cycling; test parameters; water ion content; Accelerated aging; Cable insulation; Cables; Conducting materials; Dielectrics; Life estimation; Life testing; Plastic insulation; Polymers; Stress;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation, 1990., Conference Record of the 1990 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Toronto, Ont.
DOI :
10.1109/ELINSL.1990.109769
