In this paper, we describe an investigation of the effects of ions and waveforms on water tree initiation and propagation utilizing a new water electrode method. The results indicate that ferric ions contribute to water tree initiation and propagation. Moreover, a water tree was initiated when the waveform of a pulse simulating an inverter waveform was applied for 2 weeks even at room temperature, in spite of no ac voltage application.
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