The performance of XLPE water tree resistant insulation systems against the requirements of DIN VDE 0276–605/A3

Polyethylene was introduced as an insulation material for electric power cable more then 40 years ago. Polyethylene´s inherent characteristics of toughness, resistance to chemicals and moisture, low temperature flexibility, and excellent electrical properties, along with low cost and easy processability, make it a very desirable material for insulating low, medium and high voltage electric cables. Since its introduction, there have been a number of significant advances in materials technology that have contributed to polyethylene´s continued worldwide position as the material of choice for insulating cable.