Studies of space charge in electrically aged low density polyethylene

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Abstract

Space charge in electrically aged LDPE was studied using a recently developed technique combining isothermal charging and discharging with non-isothermal measurements. Samples were aged in a NaCl aqueous solution at 40°C for 1500h under an AC field of 6MV/m (50Hz). The samples were then isothermally DC charged and discharged (both currents recorded). Next a non-isothermal experiment with constant heating rate was performed. Finally the sample was kept at the highest temperature and the final isothermal discharge current registered. The last step has to be carried on for long time to ensure an almost complete discharge of the remnant charge so that results become reproducible and possible to analyze. Selective charging (careful choice of the field, temperature and the ratio of charging/discharging times) revealed the presence of different trapping sites. From the analysis of the isothermal and non-isothermal data the relaxation times and activation energies could be obtained.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication11th International Symposium on Electrets (ISE11)
Subtitle of host publication1-3 October 2002 Novotel Hotel, Glen Waverley, Melbourne, Australia: Proceedings
Place of PublicationPiscataway
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages19-22
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0-7803-7560-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002
Event11th International Symposium on Electrets - Novotel Hotel, Glen Waverley, Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 1 Oct 20023 Oct 2002

Conference

Conference11th International Symposium on Electrets
Abbreviated titleISE 11
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period1/10/023/10/02

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