Title :
Polymeric insulation in low voltage aerial distribution in Australia: insulation characterisation and limits to system performance
Author :
Birtwhistle, D. ; Celina, M. ; George, G. ; Millers, K.
Author_Institution :
Queensland Univ. of Technol., Brisbane, Qld., Australia
Abstract :
The relationship between mechanical strength of aerial bundle conductor cables of the type used in Australia, and properties of the XPLE cable insulation has been examined. It is found that the overall cable strength does not appear to be closely influenced by the material properties, but possibly is a function of the manufacturing process. Ingress of moisture to cable cores has been identified as a serous problem which is aggravated by high temperature operation that appears to reduce the effectiveness of the elastomer seals of the insulation-piercing-connectors
Keywords :
XLPE insulation; overhead line conductors; overhead line mechanical characteristics; power cable insulation; power cables; power overhead lines; Australia; XPLE; aerial bundle conductor cables; elastomer seals; high temperature operation; insulation-piercing-connectors; low voltage overhead lines; mechanical strength; moisture; polymeric insulation; Australia; Cable insulation; Conducting materials; Low voltage; Manufacturing processes; Material properties; Mechanical cables; Mechanical factors; Plastic insulation; Polymers;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulating Materials, 1995. International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Tokyo
Print_ISBN :
4-88686-047-8
DOI :
10.1109/ISEIM.1995.496537
