Investigating the impact of activation energy on dielectric insulation power factor

This article explores the significance of activation energy in estimating the power factor of dielectric insulation over a range of temperatures and frequencies when using the Arrhenius equation.

by Ronald D. Hernández, Mark F. Lachman, Andre Lux, John Foschia


Ronald Hernandez

The dielectric frequency response of insulation in power system apparatus is influenced by frequency and temperature. Specifically, temperature is governed by a parameter known as activation energy. This article explores the significance of activation energy in estimating the power factor of dielectric insulation over a range of temperatures and frequencies when using the Arrhenius equation. Several case studies with empirical data are presented to support this investigation.

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