Modeling and Evaluation of Electric Treeing Phenomena in Polymeric Cable Insulation

Qasim Khan, Shady S. Refaat, Haitham Abu-Rub, Hamid Toliyat, Marek Olesz

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Abstract

This paper investigates the treeing phenomenon in polymeric materials such as crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) that is widely used in medium and high voltage power cables as primary insulation. The modeling of electrical tree growth in the insulation from its initiation to breakdown is significant research work that illustrates the discharge dynamics and its impact on aging process in polymeric insulation. This study utilizes pulse sequence analysis (PSA) mapping and phase-resolved partial discharge (PRPD) pattern to model the tree growth and its correlation with the aging in the XLPE samples. The applied electric stress magnitude as a crucial treeing aspect is utilized to comprehend treeing and its relationship with insulation degradation. The tree mapping and plots exemplify and characterize treeing stages to work as a reliable diagnostic tool to determine aging in solid insulation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication96th IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP 2021 - co-located with 16th IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conference, NMDC 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages195-199
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781665419079
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event96th IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP 2021 - Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 12 Dec 202115 Dec 2021

Publication series

NameAnnual Report - Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP
Volume2021-December
ISSN (Print)0084-9162

Conference

Conference96th IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP 2021
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period12/12/2115/12/21

Keywords

  • Aging
  • Pulse sequence analysis
  • Treeing
  • XLPE insulation

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