Comparative study of space charge in the polymeric insulation of power cables using PEA, isothermal and non-isothermal currents measurements

M. Carmo Lança, Mingli Fu, Eugen R. Neagu, Leonard A. Dissado, José N. Marat-Mendes, Antonios Tzimas, S. Zadeh

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Abstract

An understanding of space charge build-up in the polymeric insulation of power cables is important in determining how aging occurs and progresses and, also in predicting cable lifetime. In this investigation electric-field induced space charge in peelings from XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) cables was measured using two different methods: the pulsed electroacoustic technique (PEA) and the combined procedure of isothermal and non-isothermal charging/discharging currents (FTSDC). These two methods allow the study of space charge in highly insulating materials. Also, since electric fields of different orders of magnitude are applied to the sample in the two methods, it is possible to analyze different characteristics of the space charge traps. Prior to the measurements the samples were subjected to conditioning to remove volatiles. Cable peelings from various brands aged under different conditions (including field aged and thermally aged samples) were studied as received from the manufacturers. Some of the samples have undergone further ageing in AC electric field (50Hz) for 1000h to see the influence of further ageing on space charge build-up. The results for the different types of samples are compared in an attempt to correlate different ageing parameters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2005 12th International Symposium on Electrets, ISE 12 - Proceedings
EditorsJosé A. Giacometti, Osvaldo N. Oliveira Jr., Roberto M. Faria
Place of PublicationPiscataway
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages284-287
Number of pages4
Volume2005
ISBN (Print)0780391160, 9780780391161
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2005
Event2005 12th International Symposium on Electrets, ISE 12 - Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Duration: 11 Sept 200514 Sept 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on Electrets
Volume2005
ISSN (Print)2153-3253
ISSN (Electronic)2153-327X

Conference

Conference2005 12th International Symposium on Electrets, ISE 12
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CitySalvador, Bahia
Period11/09/0514/09/05

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