Thermocycling Ageing of EP/Al2O3Micron Composites: Phenomena and Insight

  • Dongxu An
  • , Haoran Sui
  • , Jian Gao
  • , Xiaopeng Zha
  • , Kai Yang
  • , Fusheng Zhou
  • , Kangning Wu
  • , Jianying Li

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Abstract

This paper studied thermocycling ageing phenomenon of EP/Al2O3 micron composites that are used as cable terminal insulation. EP/Al2O3 micron composites were prepared and thermocycling ageing tests were conducted. Microscopic changes and ageing dielectric characteristics of different ageing periods were tested. The results of scanning electron microscope (SEM) indicated that, during the thermocycling ageing, the matrix-filler interface was in a continuous stretched state under the effect of elevated temperature and alternating temperature stresses, resulting in weakening of the interfacial bond and deterioration of epoxy crosslinking network. Holes and microcracks appeared on the fracture surface of the samples, and the free volume increased. The microstructure of the samples showed obvious deterioration, which can be further supported by the dielectric and traps characteristics and lower AC breakdown strength (Eb). A 15 % decrease in Eb and a 40 % decrease in deep trap density were found after the ageing of 750 h. The trap distribution results also indicated that the ageing process was delayed by post-curing reaction of epoxy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE 4th International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment, ICEMPE 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350334678
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event4th IEEE International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment, ICEMPE 2023 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 7 May 202310 May 2023

Publication series

Name2023 IEEE 4th International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment, ICEMPE 2023

Conference

Conference4th IEEE International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment, ICEMPE 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period7/05/2310/05/23

Keywords

  • dielectric characteristics
  • epoxy
  • micron composite
  • microscopic morphology
  • thermocycling ageing

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