Ensuring the fire safety of high voltage (HV) outdoor insulators is key to maintain the reliable
operation of the electrical grid. This requires the careful selection of suitable polymeric …

Silicone rubber (SiR) composites have been widely used for high voltage (HV) electrical and
non-electrical applications for the last three decades. To increase the long-term performance …

Outdoor insulators are often subject to corona discharges and the problem is becoming
more prevalent with the increasing use of higher transmission voltage levels. For polymeric …

This study attempts to elucidate whether the addition of micro and/or nano‐silica (SiO2)
particles can enhance the resistance of pure polydimethylsiloxane against synergistic effects …

This study investigates the weatherability of room temperature vulcanized (RTV) silicone
rubber (SiR) and epoxy-based material specimens with a composition of different nano and …

Polymeric insulators have replaced ceramic insulators due to their obvious properties like
low surface energy, which exhibits good hydrophobic performance, low weight, etc …

During service, corona discharge could arise on outdoor composite insulators under wet
conditions and its intensity can be accelerated at high altitude due to low air pressure. This …

The degradation of high voltage (HV) outdoor polymeric insulators due to ultraviolet (UV)
weathering environment has long been remaining a research subject for the reliable power …

PVC is widely used as an electrical insulation for low-voltage indoor wiring and
underground cabling. These cables are attacked by contaminants and chemicals present in …

This chapter provides an in-depth literature survey of polymeric insulating materials used for
high voltage outdoor insulation. The historical development of polymeric insulators is …