Review and Evaluation of the Department of Energy's Research and Development Program for Solid Dielectric and Synthetic Laminar Cable Insulations, 1975-1985

摘要

The US Department of Energy, Office of Energy Storage and Distribution, Electric Energy Systems Programs, among others, has been supporting research and development projects for solid dielectric and synthetic laminate cable insulation for high-voltage ac power transmission applications for over ten years. The goal of these projects has been to develop alternatives to conventional oil-impregnated cellulose paper-taped cable for the 138- to 765-kV ac voltage range for power transfer capability in the range of 300 to 2500 MVA. The program has resulted in improved understanding of solid dielectric materials and cable manufacturing technology requirements and has also been successful in bringing new cable design alternatives from conception to full-scale field testing. This report describes the relationships between and the justification for the major elements of the program over the last ten years. It also provides a concise review and an evaluation of the overall solid extruded and synthetic laminar cable dielectrics R and D program that have not been available previously. The report includes detailed descriptions of the major projects, their objectives, project findings, field test results, and current research status. 60 refs., 46 figs., 26 tabs. (ERA citation 12:030480)