Journal of Applied Sciences ›› 2001, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (4): 283-287.

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Distribution of Space Charges and Analysis of Trap Levels in Cross-linked Polyethylene

LI Ji-xiao1, ZHANG Ye-wen1,2, ZHENG Fei-hu1, WU Chang-shun2, XIA Zhong-fu1   

  1. 1. Pohl Institute of Solid State Physics, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China;
    2. China National Center for Quality Supervision and Test of Electric Wire and Cable, Shanghai 200093, China
  • Received:2001-01-18 Revised:2001-03-22 Online:2001-12-31 Published:2001-12-31

Abstract: The formation and evaluation of space charge in cross-linked polyethylene have been studied by using Piezo-PWP and TSD methods. There is a large difference between two TSD curves, but little difference between two PWP curves. The results indicate that deeper understanding and more details can be gained by using both methods. Space charges in XLPE might be due to the injection charges, the impurity ions and the orientation of small molecules dipoles, which seems to be the major cause. The capture of electrons by traps can broaden the peak of TSD. The traps are related with the small molecules in XLPE.

Key words: space charge, trap, cross-linked polyethylene

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