Title :
Mechanical aspects of electrical treeing in solid insulation
Author :
Varlow, B.R. ; Auckland, D.W.
Author_Institution :
Div. of Electr. Eng., Manchester Univ., UK
Abstract :
Mechanical effects dominate the new theory, with the build-up of strain, fatigue failures and fracture due to shock waves being involved.
Keywords :
organic insulating materials; trees (electrical); barrier material; electrical treeing; fatigue failure; fracture; mechanical effects; plasticizer; shock waves; solid insulation; strain; Capacitive sensors; Degradation; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electrostatics; Fatigue; Plastic insulation; Resins; Solids; Stress; Trees - insulation;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
