The performance of XLPE water tree resistant insulation systems against the requirements of DIN VDE 0276–605/A3

Polyethylene was introduced as an insulation material for electric power cable more then 40 years ago. Polyethylene's inherent characteristics of toughness, resistance to chemicals and moisture, low temperature flexibility, and excellent electrical properties, along with low cost and easy processability, make it a very desirable material for insulating low, medium and high voltage electric cables. Since its introduction, there have been a number of significant advances in materials technology that have contributed to polyethylene's continued worldwide position as the material of choice for insulating cable.