Abstract
Arc ablation during the operation of HVDC circuit breakers can cause irreversible damage to the epoxy resin (EP) insulation pull rod. This is one of the critical factors that affect the reliability and lifetime of a HVDC circuit breaker. In this work, we built an arc ablation experimental platform and studied the thermal response properties of EP insulation under arc ablation. The surface charge evolution characteristics and the dielectric properties were analyzed to reveal the underlying surface insulation failure mechanism of EP after arc ablation. The results indicate that arc ablation can cause severe carbonization to EP insulation. With increasing arc duration, the EP gradually transforms into carbide and pore products. Arc ablation can decrease the molecular moment orientation polarizability and the relative dielectric constant of EP insulation, and thereby increasing the current density formed by Schottky injection. Therefore, when the external electric field is applied, the charge on EP insulation surface migrates from high voltage electrode to the ablating area, causing the regional accumulation of surface charge and the formation of local failure area. This can decrease the surface electrical performance of EP insulation and lead to insulation failure finally.
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