Development of ±400 KV/±High and Medium-Pressure Oil-Filled Paper Insulated DC Power Cable System

This paper describes the steps to be taken to optimize the design of oil-paper insulated power cable for high voltage dc operation. Experimental data is presented on models to establish the steady-state dc dielectric strength and the switching surge polarity reversal dielectric strength of oil-paper insulations. Laboratory data is presented on factory made prototype cables tested under voltage stress conditions applicable to a ±600 kV dc system. Optimized designs of high-pressure oil-filled pipe-type and medium-pressure oil-filled self-contained cables are presented.