Surface degradation of nanostructured polypropylene compounds caused by partial discharges

M. Takala, T. Sallinen, P. Nevalainen, Jani Pelto, K. Kannus

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    Abstract

    This paper presents the results of the surface degradation measurements conducted on nanostructured polymer compounds consisting of polypropylene (PP), polyaniline (PANI) and acrylic acid (AA).
    According to prior investigations the chosen additives have improved the electrical performance of polypropylene e.g. dielectric breakdown strength and relative permittivity.
    Materials were subjected to high voltage stress leading to partial discharges (PD). Surface degradation was measured with optical profilometry. The partial discharge activity during corona bombardment was also measured.
    The measurements were conducted at the high voltage laboratory of Tampere University of Technology. Statistical analysis was applied to the results to determine the effects of the additive on the surface degradation and PD activity of polypropylene.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings
    Subtitle of host publicationIEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation, ISEI 2008
    PublisherIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
    Pages205-209
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4244-2091-9, 978-1-4244-2092-6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    EventInternational Symposium on Electrical Insulation, ISEI 2008 - Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Duration: 9 Jun 200812 Jun 2008

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Symposium on Electrical Insulation, ISEI 2008
    Abbreviated titleISEI 2008
    Country/TerritoryCanada
    CityVancouver, BC
    Period9/06/0812/06/08

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