Abstract:SUMMARYBow-tie trees (BTTs) generated by contaminants, for example, metal, amber (overcured resin), carbon, and voids in the insulators of XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) cables still remain a factor contributing to deterioration. In order to examine the influence of contaminants on the behavior of BTT generation, we performed several experiments using XLPE samples containing copper powder, finely divided overcured resin, or micro voids as BTT nuclei. As a result of the experiments, in spite of the great diff… Show more
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