Characterization of Undergrounded Distribution Cables - Chemical Structural Defects, Impurities, Degree of Crosslinking and Shrinkage

지중배전 케이블의 특성분석 - 화학구조결함, 불순물, 가교도, 수축율 -

The structural defects, impurities, degree of crosslinking and shrinkage of 38 field-aged distribution cables have been analyzed. For the comparison of data, 9 new cables were also subjected to an analysis. It is observed that the structural defects and degree of crosslinking show a radial profile. The structural defects are different depending on the manufacturer. A large amount of impurities is present in the insulation shield, which hold true for the new cables manufactured recently. The degree of crosslinking near both shields is lower than that at the central region of the insulation layer. It was also found that, in some cal)toes, the ins난lation was not fully crosslinked. The shrinkage of field-aged cables is higher than that of new cables.