Among the new insulating materials widely used in high-voltage outdoor insulation, silicone
rubber has received the most attention. Indeed, silicone rubbers are gaining in popularity as …

The usage of polymeric insulators in transmission and distribution overhead lines for the last
few decades has increased extensively. Silicone rubber (SiR) material is used enormously …

A systematic study to understand how alumina tri-hydrate (ATH) and silica fillers improve the
erosion resistance of silicone rubber during dry band arcing showed that the thermal …

Because modern society is strongly dependent on a reliable power supply, there is an
urgent need to develop more reliable high voltage insulators. While porcelain and glass …

Effect of biofouling on various polymers and composites such as, Polyurethane (PU),
Silicone rubber (SR), Polyester (PET), Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP), Carbon fibre …

In this paper, the permeation properties of three types of liquids into HTV silicone rubber with
different Alumina Tri-hydrate (ATH) contents had been investigated by weight gain …

Silicone rubber samples having various concentrations and mean particle sizes of either
alumina tri-hydrate or silica filters, prepared by room temperature and heat cured under …

The safety and stability of power systems are seriously threatened by the decay-like fracture
of composite insulators. This paper analyzes the aging characteristics (physical properties …

Aging and degradation of 345 kV ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) transmission
line insulators removed from service is presented. These suspension type insulators were …

This study presents comparative assessments on hydrophilic and hydrophobic ZnO
nanoparticles and their deposition methods on the surface hydrophobicity of silicone rubber …