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Core-end insulation electric stress - QuickField simulation example

This is an example of the slot insulation simulation, performed with QuickField software. To reduce the field intensity along the surface of the insulation the semi-conducting paint is applied.

Engineering question

How to find electric field control in composite HV insulation?

Answer
Set up a plane-parallel QuickField AC Conduction problem for a composite high-voltage insulation system and evaluate electric field control from computed field results.

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Typical applications
electric machine slot insulation, stator winding insulation systems, HV insulation structures

Core-end insulation electric stress

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Simulation problem

Problem Type
Plane-parallel problem of AC conduction.

Geometry
Slot insulation electric stress To reduce the field intensity along the surface of the insulation the semi-conducting paint is applied. Insulation Conductor Core (grounded) Conductive armor tape Stress grading

Given
Relative permittivity of insulation 3.
Relative permittivity of stress grading paint 4,electrical conductivity 2 μS/m.
Rated voltage Uf = 15 kV (r.m.s.), frequency f = 50 Hz.

Task
Calculate the electric field stress distribution.

Solution
Semiconductor is modeled as a media featuring both electric permittivity and conductivity, though small.

Results
Maximal value of electric field stress is 8.3 kV/mm.

Electric field stress distribution in the core-end insulation
Core-end insulation electric stress

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