Ultraviolet radiation aging impact on physicochemical properties of crosslinked polyethylene cable insulation. Issue 16 (15th October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hedir, Abdallah; Moudoud, Mustapha; Lamrous, Omar; Rondot, Sébastien; Jbara, Omar; Dony, Philippe
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied polymer science. Volume 137:Issue 16(2020)
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• Publication Date: 2019-10-15
• Subjects: ageing -- degradation -- polyolefins -- thermoplastics; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; 668.9
• DOI: 10.1002/app.48575
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8995

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article deals within the study of the effect of artificial radiations on physical and chemical properties of the crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) material, widely used for manufacturing high‐voltage cables. Within this framework, several experimental tests, using essential characterization techniques, were performed to study XLPE behavior under ultraviolet (UV) aging. Attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, X‐ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy were thus carried out to identify the main structure changes of the material before and after exposure to UV. In addition, appearance changes and DC (Direct Current) volume resistivity were evaluated. The obtained results showed that UV radiation has a great effect on the physicochemical properties of XLPE cable insulation. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020, 137, 48575. Abstract :