Title :
Synthetic aperture ultrasound imaging of XLPE insulation of underground power cables
Author :
Thomas, Gabriel ; Flores-Tapia, Daniel ; Pistorius, Stephen ; Fernando, Namal
Author_Institution :
Electr. & Comput. Eng. Dept., Univ. of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Abstract :
Radar meets ultrasound; this article covers a new approach to testing underground power cable insulation in a nondestructive fashion. The possibilities and future potential of the combined use of two different imaging technologies are discussed.
Keywords :
XLPE insulation; ground penetrating radar; power cable insulation; radar imaging; synthetic aperture radar; ultrasonic imaging; ultrasonic materials testing; underground cables; XLPE insulation; cross-linked polyethylene insulation; nondestructive testing; synthetic aperture radar; synthetic aperture ultrasound imaging; underground power cables; Acoustic imaging; Acoustic signal detection; Cable insulation; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Power cable insulation; Power cables; Trees - insulation; Ultrasonic imaging; Ultrasonic transducers; Underground power cables; water tree, XLPE insulation, ultrasound, synthetic aperture imaging;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEI.2010.5482785
