A contribution to the study of aging of XLPE insulated cables

The electrical, thermal, and multiple-stress (thermal and electrical) aging of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) cable models has been investigated in order to get information on aging effects and mechanisms. After endurance tests, XLPE cable models have been subjected to chemical, physical, electrical, and microstructural characterization. Thermal aging results reveal that bulk degradation occurs in the cables at temperatures higher than the melting point. Multiple-stress aging data emphasize a synergistic effect of electric field and temperature. Significant microstructural changes detected in the cables aged under multiple stress are evidence of this effect and can partly explain the time behavior of the electric strength     

高压XLPE电缆绝缘V t特性研究综述

交联聚乙烯（cross linked polyethylene,XLPE）绝缘电力电缆是输电线路的重要电 力设备。针对高压交流和直流电缆系统的运行现状,介绍了运用V t特性（击穿电压与击穿时间的关系）曲线描述XLPE电缆绝缘的电老化寿命模型,分析了国内外高压交、直流XLPE电缆绝缘V t特性的研究方法及相关结果。已有的研究结果表明,交流XLPE电缆绝缘的电老化寿命指数n值在9~25之间,直流XLPE电缆绝缘的电老化寿命指数n值在13~20之间。国内目前尚未见有关直流电缆绝缘V t特性研究的文献报道。     

挤包绝缘高压直流电缆应用现状与研究展望

挤包绝缘高压直流电缆已成为远距离、大容量输电线路建设的主要装备之一,现阶段广泛应用的挤包绝缘直流电缆以交联聚乙烯(XLPE)绝缘为主。针对XLPE绝缘高压直流电缆研发和应用中的绝缘空间电荷特性、副产物脱气等主要问题进行全面综述,指出在工业化生产方式下,超纯净体系XLPE绝缘材料是目前用来缓解空间电荷问题和实现电缆批量化生产更为可行的技术方案,对于副产物脱气问题的研究需结合小样测试结果,向长距离批量化电缆生产的脱气工艺控制进行扩展。结合现有国内外已投运和正在规划的挤包绝缘高压直流电缆典型工程,指出未来应侧重于在提高绝缘材料电气绝缘水平的基础上,使挤包绝缘直流电缆向更高电压等级发展,并同时通过提高电缆最高允许运行温度实现更大的传输容量。此外,从提高生产效率和利于回收利用的角度考虑,可加强热塑性绝缘材料在挤包绝缘高压直流电缆中的应用研究。     

Dielectric spectroscopy for diagnosis of water tree deteriorationin XLPE cables

An HV dielectric spectroscopy system has been developed for diagnostics of water tree deteriorated extruded medium voltage cables. The technique is based on the measurement of nonlinear dielectric response in the frequency domain. Today's commercially available systems are capable of resolving low loss and small variations of permittivity as a function of frequency and voltage. Experience from more than 200 field measurements was combined with laboratory investigations. Small samples were used in an accelerated aging test to elucidate the correlation between water tree growth and dielectric response. Furthermore, field aged cables were investigated in the laboratory. It has been shown that the dielectric response of water tree deteriorated crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) cables can be recognized and classified into different types of responses related to the aging status and breakdown strength. The influence of termination and artifacts such as surface currents was investigated. The measurement method enables us to separate the response of the cable from the influence of accessories. Finally, two different field studies of the implementation of the diagnostic method are presented. The field studies show that the fault rate decreased significantly when replacement strategy was based on the diagnostic criteria formulated     

Effect of water on aging of XLPE cable insulation

Cables as elements of power distribution system have great influence on its reliable service and overall planning requirements. During last years, crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) cables have been more and more used in power systems. This paper presents the results of an investigation of changing of (XLPE) cables insulation breakdown stress (AC BDS) due to water absorption. The paper deals with AC BDS of the following kinds of XLPE cable insulations: steam and dry cured with water tree retardant crosslinked polyethylene (TR-XLPE) and non-tree retardant crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE). During tests, the tap water was injected into, (1) conductor with cable ends closed; (2) into cable conductor with ends opened; and (3) into metallic screen with cable ends opened. The presence of water in XLPE cables was subjected to electrical stress and heating. AC BDS tests were performed as a function of aging time and water content in the cable insulation at different aging temperatures. Also, in this investigation, tests with the changing of AC BDS in the radial direction of unaged and aged XLPE cable insulations were carried out.     

A study of treeing phenomena in the development of insulation for500 kV XLPE cables

This review summarizes research on treeing phenomena, i.e. the formation of electrical trees and water trees, that has been undertaken in Japan for the development of 500 kV XLPE cable. Section 1 presents the results of factors affecting XLPE cable insulation breakdown under commercial ac and lightning impulse voltages. Section 2 verifies the phenomena of electrical tree formation in XLPE cable insulation using block samples and model cables, and gives the results of studies to determine the level electrical field stress initiation for such trees. Section 3 summarizes the results of studies on long-term aging characteristics, which is a particular problem under commercial ac voltages, while Section 4 explains how this research influenced the design of 500 kV XLPE cable insulation. All authors were members of `The investigation committee of fundamental process of treeing degradation' under IEEJ     

基于超低频介损的XLPE电缆绝缘受潮检测判据研究

电缆超低频介损测试技术在国内刚刚起步,所采用的IEEE Std 400.2-2013超低频介损判据并不完全适用于我国本土化XLPE电缆,开展电缆超低频介损检测的研究迫在眉睫。因此,本文通过加速水树老化实验验证超低频介损检测对于水树劣化检测的有效性,并开展现场测量,对所测252组数据进行状态分级,发现介损变化率为负的电缆线路处于注意或异常状态,多处于异常状态；且介损的波动值可更加清晰直观反映电缆运行状态。因此,在现有的电缆超低频介损三大判据之外,提出了新的特征量反向介损变化率和介损极差,吸纳韩国Skirt介损判据,最终形成更为完善的超低频介损检测判据体系,为我国配网电缆超低频介损老化状态评价规程的制定提供了参考。#$NL关键词：XLPE电缆；超低频介损；电缆水树；检测判据；反向介损变化率；介损极差#$NL中图分类号：TM854     

电力电缆技术的发展与研究动向

电力电缆广泛应用于城市电网中,经历了从充油电缆(OF电缆)、钢管电缆到交联聚乙烯电缆(XLPE电缆)的发展过程。XLPE电缆与其他电缆相比,有不需要供油、供气设备、防火性能好、安装维护简单等优良性能,被越来越多的国家所采用。电力电缆的安全运行关系到城市电网的安全可靠性,逐渐受到了各国的高度重视。提高高压电缆路径通道的管理水平、安全运行以及输送能力,其关键技术的研究非常重要。笔者叙述了电力电缆及其附件相关技术的研究状况和今后的发展趋势,得出提高城市电网的可靠性和安全性,降低运行成本是今后的发展趋势。     

硅氧化焼注入后水树老化交联聚乙烯电缆电气特性和微观结构（英文）

To evaluate the effect of using siloxane liquid to rejuvenate water tree defects in cross-linked polyethylene(XLPE)cables,we investigated the electrical properties and micro-structures of water-tree aged XLPE cables after siloxane liquid injection treatment.The water-tree aged samples were prepared by performing accelerated aging experiment using water-needle electrodes,and the siloxane liquid is injected into the aged cable through a pressurized injection system.Dielectric loss factors of the samples before and after the rejuvenation were compared.The water trees and the internal filler were observed using scanning electron microscope(SEM).Electrical properties of the reactants are measured.Electric field simulation is conducted to verify the rejuvenation effect by finite element method.The results show that the siloxane liquid diffused into the insulation layer in a short time and reacted with water in the water trees.The electrical properties of the formed organic filler are in accord with that of XLPE.Therefore,the action between siloxane and water can inhibit the growth of water trees and reduce electric field distortion of the water tree areas.As a result,insulation performance of the cable is enhanced.A 70 m long cable was aged and rejuvenated in laboratory and an on-site rejuvenation experiment was conducted,and in both cases the dielectric loss factor and leakage current halved after rejuvenation.     

Investigation of water effects on degradation of crosslinkedpolyethylene (XLPE) insulation

This paper presents the results of the study of the influence of moisture on the electrical characteristics of XLPE power cable insulation under various service conditions. Tap water was put into the cable conductors and the ends were properly closed by terminal boxes in the first case, and opened in the second case. The samples of cables were subjected to electric stress and heating. Results from the accelerated aging tests of XLPE cables in these conditions are reported with reference to the changing of the XLPE's electrical characteristics. On the basis of the compared performances of XLPE cables given by this investigation, the lifetime of XLPE cables was estimated in the case of service under these conditions. Results of testing indicate that the combined effects of pressure of water or water vapour, electric field and temperature will greatly accelerate the deterioration of XLPE insulation     

交联聚乙烯电力电缆的介电损耗机理(英文)

基于电介质物理学经典理论及其在聚合物绝缘材料上的最新发展,阐述绝缘材料的介质损耗机理以及交联聚乙烯电力电缆介电损耗的最新研究进展。通过大量的试验研究,结合等效电路法和微观理论分析,发现了交联聚乙烯电力电缆绝缘系统中在不同频率时起主要作用的3种不同类型的介电损耗,且这些介电损耗共同造成了50 Hz频率电力电缆系统的介电损耗。这一新发现可以帮助电缆制造商提高生产技术,有助于电气工程师更好地了解电力电缆绝缘系统,从而可能减少电力电缆的介电损耗和增加其寿命。     

Performance of reduced wall EPR insulated medium voltage powercables. I. Electrical characteristics

Paper-insulated lead covered power cables (PILC) have had a long and successful heritage. After almost 100 years, this design of cable is still in operation and continues to be manufactured. However, electric utilities are now looking for a reliable replacement for PILC cables. This is due to two primary reasons: (1) the difficulty in installing and maintaining this type of cable; and (2) increasing pressure to replace these cables due to environmental concerns. To date, diameter limitations of conventional extruded dielectric cables has impeded their replacement in existing PILC conduits. This paper describes a study for the evaluation for reliably reducing the insulation thickness to achieve a lower diameter cable to effectively replace PILC cable in existing conduits. Part I of the investigation reviews the theory of insulation wall determination and the test program carried out to evaluate electrical performance of reduced wall EPR cables. Additionally, cable design concepts and constructions are discussed     

交联聚乙烯电力电缆的电树枝化试验及其局部放电特征

电树枝化是影响交联聚乙烯（cross—linked polyethylene,XLPE）绝缘电力电缆长期安全运行的瓶颈,需要深入研究XLPE电缆绝缘的老化机制,尤其是电树枝化的规律,为XLPE电缆的设计制造和现场的运行管理,特别是在线诊断提供理论支撑。设计了交联聚乙烯电缆样品和相应的试验电极装置,并搭建基于实际XLPE电缆的电树枝化试验平台进行试验。结果表明该试验系统能满足XLPE电缆电树枝化试验研究的要求。以15kV的XLPE电缆作为试验样品,开展常温下工频12～21kV和50～90℃下的电树枝化试验,分析了电压和温度对电树枝形态的影响,得到电树枝局部放电的统计图谱,并将电树枝的生长发展分成4个阶段,分析了电树枝在不同生长阶段局部放电的最大放电量相位和平均放电量相位的分布,提取了其偏斜度等统计特征量,结果表明电压和温度对实际XLPE电缆中电树枝形态的影响与针一板电极得到的结果趋势相同,但是电树枝生长过程存在着一定的差异,同时最大放电量相位分布和平均放电量相位分布的3阶矩随着电树枝的生长发展而减小,可作为诊断电树枝生长发展阶段的参考量。     

Stress induced electrochemical degradation of the inner semiconlayer of XLPE-insulated cables and model samples

A degradation phenomenon of the inner semicon layer of extruded cable insulation occasionally has been observed in different service aged as well as in laboratory aged polymer insulated cables. To investigate this effect, accelerated aging tests on XLPE-insulated cable cores as well as on a new type of model sample (aluminum wires, semicon and XLPE insulation layer) were performed. It is shown that under the influence of an electrolyte and mechanical strain, channel-like structures develop in the semicon of both test objects, and that vented trees are initiated when these structures reach the interface to the insulation. Thus, this type of degradation also is of particular importance for the long time aging behavior and testing procedures of polymer insulated cables. It is demonstrated that the newly developed model sample test arrangement is a valuable tool for the study of aging of insulation systems     

压力注入电压稳定剂对热氧老化电缆绝缘性能的增强机理

为了研究压力注入电压稳定剂对热氧老化电缆的修复效果,通过配置修复液对电缆样本进行注入修复,研究修复液对电缆绝缘性能的增强效果及作用机理。选取抗氧剂300和二茂铁配置不同添加浓度的7种硅氧烷修复液,对热氧老化电缆样本进行注入式修复,测试修复前后XLPE绝缘的电树引发电压、直流电导率和介质损耗因数,对部分样本进行二次老化,并测试不同老化时间的氧化诱导期和电树引发电压。结果表明,注入2种类型的电压稳定剂均能够大幅提高热氧老化电缆的电树引发电压,但也会在一定程度上增大电导率和介质损耗因数;注入抗氧剂300能够提高热氧老化电缆的氧化诱导时间,并在较长时间内提升其抗热氧老化和抗电树能力。由扩散公式与实验结果可知,通过增大注入压力,升高扩散温度,选择有效浓度区间更大的电压稳定剂,选取较为保守的添加含量等措施,使电压稳定剂在绝缘层中的浓度分布处于有效浓度区域,是保证修复效果的有效措施。     

Research and development of ±250 kV DC XLPE cables

This paper describes the development of ±250 kV DC XLPE cables. Through a series of material investigations and the evaluation of model cables using two kinds of XLPE compound containing inorganic filler to suppress the accumulation of space charge within XLPE insulation, ±250 kV DC XLPE cables and factory joints were designed and manufactured. To check the DC electrical performance and reliability of ±250 kV DC submarine cable, electrical tests, mechanical test and long-term aging tests were performed. The test results showed that they had sufficient properties and reliability for practical use     

防水型交联聚乙烯绝缘电力电缆结构分析

交联聚乙烯绝缘电力电缆因其良好的机械、电气性能和便于敷设、免维护等性能在电力系统中得到了广泛的应用。但是在数十年的运行过程中发现,电缆受潮以后性能会大幅下降,特别是容易引发会严重影响电缆使用寿命和可靠性的水树枝。经过各国专业人员努力攻关,近年来已有不少针对电缆受潮的阻水技术问世,有关新型阻水电缆结构的专利不断出现。根据对国内外文献的检索结果,对当前常用的交联聚乙烯电缆阻水技术进行了分析和分类,并针对交联聚乙烯电缆阻水技术的发展提出了自己的观点。     

Polarization and dielectric behavior of ac-aged polyethylene

High field polarization and dielectric relaxation behavior have been used to study the aging mechanisms of crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) and low density polyethylene (LDPE) aged at constant alternating electrical field stress in a humid environment at room temperature. For this study, the dielectric spectroscopy data in the frequency range of 10^-5 to 10⁶ Hz and their comparative analysis, have been used to provide electrical analog models of the aging. The dielectric data in the frequency range of 10^-5 to 5×10 ^-2 Hz were calculated from the desorption current, whereas bridge measurements provide the data in the frequency range of 10 Hz to 10⁶ Hz. In addition, thermal transient current and thermally stimulated discharge current measurements have been carried out in order to determine the polarization and space charge accumulation in ac aged polyethylene. A correlation has been observed in the behavior of polarization and dielectric relaxation in the present work. The dielectric behavior of the XLPE cable samples and of the LDPE flat samples show a presence of both the inter-cluster (low frequency) charge exchange and the intra-cluster (high frequency) charge motion, the former mechanism becoming more dominant as the aging progresses. For the XLPE cable samples ac aged in a humid environment at room temperature, relaxation peaks obeying the fractional power law have been observed in addition to a quasi-dc process     

Selectivity of damped AC (DAC) and VLF voltages in after-laying tests of extruded MV cable systems

The purpose of HV after-laying tests on cable systems on-site is to check the quality of installation. The test on extruded MV cable systems is usually a voltage test. However, in order to enhance the quality of after installation many researchers have proposed performance of diagnosis tests such as detection, location and identification of partial discharges (PD) and tan /spl delta/ measurements. Damped AC voltage (DAC) also called oscillating voltage waves (OVW) is used for PD measurement in after-laying tests of new cables and in diagnostic test of old cables. Continuous AC voltage of very low frequency (VLF) is used for withstand voltage tests as well as for diagnostic tests with PD and tan /spl delta/ measurements. Review on the DAC and VLF tests to detect defects during on-site after-laying tests of extruded MV cable systems is presented. Selectivity of DAC and VLF voltages in after-laying testing depends on different test parameters. PD process depends on type and frequency of the test voltage and hence, the breakdown voltage is different. The withstand voltage of XLPE cable insulation decreases linearly with increasing frequency in log scale. Experimental studies with artificial XLPE cable model indicate that detection of defects with DAC or VLF voltage can be done at a lower voltage than with DC. DAC voltage is sensitive in detecting defects that cause a breakdown due to void discharge, while VLF is sensitive in detecting defects that cause breakdown directly led by inception of electrical trees.     

Long term accelerated aging tests on distribution cables under wetconditions

Two accelerated aging test procedures are proposed for use on solid dielectric extruded distribution cables under wet conditions. One test method is a fixed time duration test in which the degree of cable specimen aging is assessed in terms of breakdown tests, while the other test method is a time to breakdown test in which the cable specimens are voltage stressed until failure ensues