PP/PP-HI/silica nanocomposites for HVDC cable insulation: Are silica clusters beneficial for space charge accumulation?

A Methodology for the Assessment of Hvdc-xlpe Cable Insulation

The purpose of this work is to present and to discuss a methodology for the assessment of materials intended to HVDC-XLPE cables, particularly as regards the evaluation of the effects of material formulation on space charge accumulation within the insulation. Sample design, testing method and protocol and criteria used for the material evaluation are specifically considered. It will be shown th...

Improved Lead-Free Wire and Cable Insulation Performance Using Nanocomposites

Conductivity of Pressboard for HVDC Insulation Systems

The cellulosic material pressboard is a key component in insulation systems for HVDC (high-voltage direct current) equipment. Pressboard compounds are considered from a chemical point of view in order to link it in a subsequent study with electric conduction processes in pressboard. For a better understanding of pressboard, its manufacturing is described and fiber geometry is evaluated by SEM (...

Space Charge Accumulation in Epoxy Based Magnesium Oxide and Boron Nitride Nanocomposites

A phenomenon that is typical in dc insulation is the accumulation of space charge which can significantly enhance the local electric field. This phenomenon is of special importance for polymeric insulation. Accumulation of space charge proved to be a limiting factor for HVDC applications. The goal of this paper is to show the different behavior of epoxy nanocomposites under various dc field str...

Space Charge Accumulation under the Effects of Temperature Gradient on Solid Dielectric Dc Cable

It is well known that existence and accumulation of space charge within the insulating material poses threat to the reliability in the operation of dc power cables. When the cables are loaded under high voltage direct current (HVDC), temperature gradient is developed across the insulation material. In this paper, commercial ac XLPE power cables were used under an application voltage of 80 kV dc...