Title :
Ageing tests of polymeric housing materials for non-ceramic insulators
Author :
Zhao, Tiebin ; Bernstorf, R.A.
Author_Institution :
Ohio Brass Co., Wadsworth, OH, USA
Abstract :
It should be noted that any single ageing test may result in a misleading ranking of the materials. By employing several tests and comparing the tests and service experience, more confidence can be placed in the new materials developed.
Keywords :
ageing; environmental testing; insulator testing; organic insulating materials; ageing tests; nonceramic insulators; polymeric housing materials; ranking; service experience; Aging; Glass; Insulator testing; Laboratories; Materials testing; Plastic insulation; Polymers; Porcelain; Stress; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
