Composite insulators are considered mature products and a broad range of insulator types
is nowadays available, including line insulators, hollow-core insulators and apparatus …

Ceramic insulators, specifically porcelain and glass insulators, have widely been used all
over the world since the 19th century [1, 2]. However, when such insulators are energized …

In regions characterised by high humidity and abundant vegetation, the external insulation
materials utilised in high‐voltage transmission and transformation are frequently fouled with …

Algae contamination was observed on the surface of composite insulators in a subtropical
environment especially China; this contamination affects the external insulation performance …

Biofilms growing on high voltage insulators made of silicone rubber cause changes in
appearance and properties of the silicone material. This study presents the design and …

Algae colonisation has been observed on silicone rubber insulators around the world
especially in a subtropical climate because the moderate temperature and moisture could …

In this research, three kinds of silicone rubber based composite materials, SIR, NSIR and
DSIR, were prepared. SIR is the reference silicone rubber without addition of antimicrobial …

Biological growth has been observed on insulators installed all over the world. However, so
far, its impact on insulator performance is not well known. This paper summarizes a majority …

Biological growth has been observed on insulators installed all over the world. However, so
far, its impact on insulator performance is not well known. This paper summarizes the work …

Polymer insulators are reported to be contaminated by algae in tropical and subtropical
climates around the world. Here, the biological contaminates were sectorial distributed on …