Title :
Nano-clay and micro-silica mixed composites for insulating materials for environmentally-conscious switchgear
Author :
Ozaki, Tamon ; Komiya, Gen ; Murayama, Kiyoko ; Imai, Takahiro ; Sawa, Fumio ; Shimizu, Toshio ; Harada, Miyuki ; Ochi, Mitsukazu ; Ohki, Yoshimichi ; Tanaka, Toshikatsu
Author_Institution :
Power & Ind. Syst. R&D Center, Toshiba Corp., Fuchu, Japan
Abstract :
Nano-clay and micro-silica mixed composites were made for use as insulating materials for switchgear. Observation of nano-clay dispersion and measurements of insulation breakdown properties under a homogeneous electric field were conducted of these composites. Moreover, simulations were carried out to estimate the curing reaction and rheological behavior of the composite in an automatic pressure gelation system. Experimental results demonstrated that these composites have suitable material characteristics for practical use in switchgear.
Keywords :
electric breakdown; insulating materials; nanocomposites; switchgear insulation; automatic pressure gelation system; curing reaction estimation; environmentally-conscious switchgear; homogeneous electric field; insulating material; insulation breakdown properties measurement; microsilica mixed composites; nanoclay composite; nanoclay dispersion; simulation; Composite materials; Conducting materials; Curing; Dielectric materials; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Epoxy resins; Gas insulation; Research and development; Solids; Switchgear; insulation breakdown; nanocomposite; reaction kinetics; rheological characteristics; simulation;
Conference_Titel :
Properties and Applications of Dielectric Materials, 2009. ICPADM 2009. IEEE 9th International Conference on the
Conference_Location :
Harbin
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4367-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4368-0
DOI :
10.1109/ICPADM.2009.5252223
