Space charge in polyethylene-ionomer blends for dc cable insulation

Technical Report · Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1990

OSTI ID:6345535

Tanaka, J; Damon, D ^[1]

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1. Connecticut Univ., Storrs, CT (USA). Electrical Insulation Research Center

Using dc cable (rather than ac) for transmission voltages holds potential advantages, which include the lack of charging current losses, higher allowable design stresses, ease of installation, and reduced maintenance. This research studied blends of ionomers (charged polymers) with polyethylene to determine whether they would prevent space charge buildup and be useful as insulation for extruded dc cable insulation. 15 refs.

• Research Organization: Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (USA); Connecticut Univ., Storrs, CT (USA). Electrical Insulation Research Center
• Sponsoring Organization: EPRI
• OSTI ID: 6345535
• Report Number(s): EPRI-EL-6977
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CABLES
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ELECTRIC CABLES
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