Pressure and temperature dependence of the dielectric breakdown of polyethylene used in submarine power cables

Abstract
The dielectric strength of low‐density polyethylene is measured under high hydrostatic pressure (25–800 bars) at temperature of 20, 45, and 70 °C. First results show that the breakdown field Eb decreases at 20 °C and increases with pressure in the range 45–70 °C for short‐time tests. The significant variations of Eb are noted for 70 °C; for example, Eb=3.2 and 4.48 MV/cm for P=25 and 300 bars, respectively.

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