Title :
The effect of mechanical stress on electrical performance of insulating materials
Author_Institution :
Raychem Ltd., Swindon, UK
Abstract :
The author gives a review of his personal experience over a 20 year period. The author discusses the problems of insulation shrinkage, unresolved extrusion strains, mechanical strain in conjunction with solvents, condensation polymers, both high and low voltage insulation, outdoor terminations, and soft rubbery materials
Keywords :
electric strength; insulating materials; insulation testing; polymers; stress effects; condensation polymers; electric strength tests; electrical performance; high voltage insulation; insulating materials; insulation shrinkage; low voltage insulation; mechanical strain; mechanical stress; outdoor terminations; soft rubbery materials; solvents; unresolved extrusion strains;
Conference_Titel :
Mechanical Influence on Electrical Insulation Performance, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
DOI :
10.1049/ic:19950265
