Tree initiation and growth in LDPE/MgO nanocomposites and roles of nano fillers

Toshikatsu Tanaka*, Tomonori Iizuka, Yoitsu Sekiguchi, Yoshinao Murata, Yoshimichi Ohki

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Abstract

Processes of tree initiation and growth in LDPE/MgO nanocomposites were investigated by using optical and partial discharge (PD) detection methods. They can be divided into three stages depending on tree length. The first stage corresponds to the initial growth of about 10μm and might be subtly affected by the filler content up to 1 phr. This might be influenced by Coulombic field formed around nano fillers. The second stage is interpreted as tree growth around 100 μm, and is suppressed by nano fillers up to 2 phr, where trees grow by colliding with nano fillers. The third stage leads to final breakdown at which tree lengths are of 1 mm order, and are retarded by nano fillers up to 10 phr, where PD erosion processes are involved.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCEIDP - 2009 Annual Report Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena
Pages646-649
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009 Dec 1
Event2009 Annual Report Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP - Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Duration: 2009 Oct 182009 Oct 21

Publication series

NameAnnual Report - Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP
ISSN (Print)0084-9162

Conference

Conference2009 Annual Report Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirginia Beach, VA
Period09/10/1809/10/21

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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