Numerical model to simulate the processing of electrical distribution cables. Part II. Curing rates

Journal Article · Mon Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1981 · IEEE Trans. Electr. Insul.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TEI.1981.298379· OSTI ID:6282639

Phillips, P J; Kodres, C A

A numerical model is developed to simulate the curing and quenching of electrical distribution cables. The model considers a moving cable with possible three-dimensional variations in properties and boundary conditions. An exponential decomposition of the cross-linking agent is assumed; decomposition is then expanded in a Taylor's series to provide a means of continuously updating the progress of cross-linking. The variables of curing are analyzed by examining both a laboratory scale and a full-size facility. With the larger cables, cross-linking may continue well into the quenching stage. Hydrogen abstraction from absorbed water molecules, a potential competing reaction, apparently is insignificant.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-79ER10421
• OSTI ID: 6282639
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Electr. Insul.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Electr. Insul.; (United States) Vol. EI-16:6; ISSN IETIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CABLES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CONDUCTOR DEVICES
CROSS-LINKING
CURING
ELECTRIC CABLES
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL INSULATION
ENERGY TRANSFER
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HEAT TRANSFER
MASS TRANSFER
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
POLYMERIZATION
POLYMERS
QUENCHING
SIMULATION
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE