Title :
Effect of barriers on the growth of trees in solid insulation
Author :
Auckland, D.W. ; Kabir, S.M.F. ; Varlow, B.R.
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Labs., Manchester Univ., UK
fDate :
1/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An investigation into the interaction between electrical trees and reinforcing materials in composite insulation is described. The trees were grown in point plane specimens in clear polyester resin with a layer of the reinforcement of interest cast midway between electrodes. The reinforcing materials are chosen to demonstrate the effects of strength of adhesion with surrounding resin, thermal resistance and mechanical characteristics on tree development.
Keywords :
adhesion; composite insulating materials; electric breakdown of solids; filled polymers; insulation testing; mechanical strength; thermal resistance; clear polyester resin; composite insulation; electrical tree; electrical trees; growth of trees; mechanical characteristics; point plane specimens; polymers; reinforcing materials; solid insulation; strength of adhesion; thermal resistance;
Journal_Title :
Science, Measurement and Technology, IEE Proceedings A
