Title :
Accelerated ageing tests on polymeric cables using water-filled tanks - a critical review
Author :
Sarma, H. ; Cometa, E. ; Densley, J.
Author_Institution :
AT Plastics, Canada
Abstract :
Accelerated ageing tests in water-filled tanks are gaining more attention because of their capability to provide information on cable life in addition to cable breakdown strength relative to ageing. This paper describes a statistically meaningful test that will meet these two main objectives of ageing.
Keywords :
Weibull distribution; XLPE insulation; ageing; electric strength; insulation testing; life testing; power cable insulation; power cable testing; statistical analysis; accelerated ageing tests; cable breakdown strength; cable life; polymeric cables; statistically meaningful test; water-filled tanks; Accelerated aging; Cable insulation; Conductors; Electric breakdown; Insulation testing; Laboratories; Life estimation; Life testing; Polymers; Trees - insulation;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
