학술논문

Characterization of nanofilled epoxy varnish subjected to surface partial discharges
Document Type
Conference
Source
2007 Annual Report - Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, 2007. CEIDP 2007. Annual Report - Conference on. :267-270 Oct, 2007
Subject
Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
Surface discharges
Partial discharges
Scanning electron microscopy
Surface resistance
Nanocomposites
Nanostructured materials
Rough surfaces
Surface roughness
Surface cracks
Optical microscopy
Language
ISSN
0084-9162
Abstract
An epoxy matrix varnish, used for topping treatment of electrical machines stators, was studied. The experimental nanocomposites were prepared using the same organically modified clay varying the mixing process. The nanostructure of each material was assessed by means of WAXRD. The homogeneity at the micron level was checked via SEM observations of brittle fractured sections. DSC analyses were conducted on both pure and nanofilled samples. Surface partial discharges resistance of both the nanocomposite varnishes and the traditional microcomposite, with the same epoxy matrix, was compared. Damages due to partial discharges were observed through optical microscopy and SEM, while an estimate of the surface erosion was obtained through roughness measurements.