Abstract
To ensure the effectiveness of insulation in MVAC cables and to facilitate multiphysics finite element method (FEM) simulations for DC applications, it is crucial to evaluate the electrical properties of insulation materials at DC. In this regard, a critical aspect of this assessment is DC conductivity, which is typically determined through leakage current (LC) measurements. In this contribution, plate samples taken from 12/20 kV and 19/33 kV XLPE MVAC cables are utilised to conduct LC measurements. By using line commutated converter (LCC) technologies polarity reversals (PR) are performed to control the load flow of the DC transmission or distribution system. Measuring LC during PR is essential for assessing the reliability of the cable insulation. This study, therefore, presents findings from LC measurements at constant electric and thermal stress, with PR cycles after every 6 hours. This provides valuable insights for the development and optimisation of MVDC cables.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2025 IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference, EIC 2025 |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9798331526085 |
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| Publication status | Published - 22 Aug 2025 |
| Event | 2025 IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference, EIC 2025 - South Padre Island, United States Duration: 8 Jun 2025 → 11 Jun 2025 |
Conference
| Conference | 2025 IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference, EIC 2025 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | South Padre Island |
| Period | 8/06/25 → 11/06/25 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanics of Materials
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Polymers and Plastics
Fields of Expertise
- Advanced Materials Science
- Sustainable Systems