Simulation design and 3D-printing fabrication of conductivity graded insulator

  • Zhe Liu
  • , Wen Dong Li
  • , Li Yuan Zhang
  • , Xiao Ran Li
  • , Jun Bo Deng
  • , Guan Jun Zhang

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Abstract

In this paper, a novel +45° insulator is proposed. The insulator has a conductivity graded structure in which the high conductivity part performs as a shield to reduce the electric field concentration at anode triple point and along surface. Hence, the surface electrical withstanding strength would be enhanced. Computer aided simulation is performed to investigate the electric field distribution with different shape parameters of high-conductivity area and an electric field optimized insulator design is thus obtained. A Fused Deposition Modeling 3D printing technique is adopted to fabricate the conductivity graded insulator. The wide application of 3D printing in insulator fabrication is expected for its ability to fabricate special functional structure and high fabricating efficiency. Flashover tests are to be conducted to investigate the electrical withstanding performance of such insulators.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICEMPE 2017 - 1st International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages171-174
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509057368
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Jul 2017
Event1st International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment, ICEMPE 2017 - Xi'an, China
Duration: 14 May 201717 May 2017

Publication series

NameICEMPE 2017 - 1st International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment, ICEMPE 2017
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXi'an
Period14/05/1717/05/17

Keywords

  • 3D Printing
  • Dielectric Functionally Graded Materials
  • Electric Field Optimization
  • Fused Deposition Modeling
  • Solid Insulator

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