Behind the Scenes of the Development of DC XLPE Power Cables The Teachings of Prof. K. Yahagi: “Seek the Truth”

摘要

The author received the Yahagi Memorial Award 2019 from the Technical Committee on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, the Institute of Electrical Engineering of Japan. In this paper, memories of the late Prof. Kichinosuke Yahagi and his teachings are described by a former student. The teachings of Prof. K. Yahagi can be summarized as “Seek the Truth.” The author pursued a number of truths according to said teachings in his research and development endeavors. The development of cross-linked polyethylene insulated DC power cables rated for the world’s highest voltage was brought about as one of the results of the teachings.