• DocumentCode
    975184
  • Title

    Field testing of HV power cables: understanding VLF testing

  • Author

    Gnerlich, Hans R.

  • Author_Institution
    Cable Dynamics Inc., Bethlehem, PA, USA
  • Volume
    11
  • Issue
    5
  • fYear
    1995
  • Firstpage
    13
  • Lastpage
    16
  • Abstract
    DC testing of solid dielectric insulated cables has been shown to have limited usefulness. Currently, the two VLF test techniques, the author has found, seem to be the most promising alternatives for testing service-aged power cable systems with extruded dielectric insulation.<>
  • Keywords
    ageing; insulation testing; life testing; power cable insulation; power cable testing; HV power cables; VLF testing; extruded dielectric insulation; field testing; service-aged power cable systems; solid dielectric insulated cables; Cable insulation; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Insulation testing; Nondestructive testing; Power cable insulation; Power cables; Solids; Space charge; System testing; Voltage;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0883-7554
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/57.466411
  • Filename
    466411