Dhanunjaya Naidu Vangapandu, Palash Mishra, Pawel Rozga, et al. Mineral Oil-Induced Ageing Characteristics of Aluminium Nitride-Doped Silicone Rubber Nanocomposites[J]. High Voltage, 2026, 11(3).DOI: 10.1049/hve2.70190.
Mineral Oil-Induced Ageing Characteristics of Aluminium Nitride-Doped Silicone Rubber Nanocomposites
摘要
Room temperature vulcanised (RTV) silicone rubber
commonly used as an external insulating coating on ceramic bushings of oil-immersed transformers
undergoes significant degradation when exposed to mineral oil under harsh environmental conditions. Therefore
the present study investigates the ageing characteristics of aluminium nitride (AlN)-doped silicone rubber nanocomposites subjected to mineral oil ageing at 80°C for 200 h. Nanocomposites with 0
1 wt.%
3 wt.% and 5 wt.% AlN were fabricated. Post-ageing
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the scission of side chains and main backbone chains in the silicone rubber matrix. This degradation resulted in decreased surface hydrophobicity and shore hardness
along with increased surface roughness
as evidenced by contact angle measurements
shore hardness testing and 3-D microscopy
respectively. Surface potential measurements indicated reduced surface charge dissipation capability in the aged specimens. Additionally
inclined plane tracking and erosion (IPT-E) tests performed according to IEC 60587 revealed a significant decline in tracking and erosion resistance. Thermogravimetric analysis and IR thermography showed reduced thermal stability and increased heat accumulation in the aged samples. Overall
the 3 wt.% of AlN-doped nanocomposite demonstrated superior resistance to degradation
suggesting its potential for improved performance under mineral oil ageing conditions for transformer bushing applications.
Abstract
Room temperature vulcanised (RTV) silicone rubber
commonly used as an external insulating coating on ceramic bushings of oil-immersed transformers
undergoes significant degradation when exposed to mineral oil under harsh environmental conditions. Therefore
the present study investigates the ageing characteristics of aluminium nitride (AlN)-doped silicone rubber nanocomposites subjected to mineral oil ageing at 80°C for 200 h. Nanocomposites with 0
1 wt.%
3 wt.% and 5 wt.% AlN were fabricated. Post-ageing
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the scission of side chains and main backbone chains in the silicone rubber matrix. This degradation resulted in decreased surface hydrophobicity and shore hardness
along with increased surface roughness
as evidenced by contact angle measurements
shore hardness testing and 3-D microscopy
respectively. Surface potential measurements indicated reduced surface charge dissipation capability in the aged specimens. Additionally
inclined plane tracking and erosion (IPT-E) tests performed according to IEC 60587 revealed a significant decline in tracking and erosion resistance. Thermogravimetric analysis and IR thermography showed reduced thermal stability and increased heat accumulation in the aged samples. Overall
the 3 wt.% of AlN-doped nanocomposite demonstrated superior resistance to degradation
suggesting its potential for improved performance under mineral oil ageing conditions for transformer bushing applications.
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