Title :
Characterization of field-aged nonceramic insulators
Author :
Pinnangudi, B.N. ; Gorur, R.S. ; Poweleit, C.D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ, USA
Abstract :
Condition assessment of nonceramic insulators is complicated. Unless there is a large-scale deterioration that can be visually observed, it is difficult to predict the extent of aging or degradation. In this paper, a novel technique using lasers has been proposed to quantify aging in the housing materials that do not exhibit visible degradation. As the laser is a constant energy source, it provides a means for estimating remaining life.
Keywords :
ageing; measurement by laser beam; poles and towers; polymer insulators; remaining life assessment; condition assessment; constant laser energy source; field-aged nonceramic insulator; housing material; large-scale deterioration; polymer; remaining life estimation; Aging; Chemical lasers; Corona; Fiber lasers; Insulation; Laser ablation; Laser beams; Laser theory; Optical materials; Polymers;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, 2005. CEIDP '05. 2005 Annual Report Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9257-4
DOI :
10.1109/CEIDP.2005.1560611
