Review of Electrical Insulator Materials: Performance, Innovation, and Environmental Factors

Natia Nursuci Septiyusi

Abstract


Electrical insulators are vital components in power transmission and distribution systems. The performance of insulators is greatly affected by environmental conditions such as humidity, pollution, and temperature, as well as by their material composition. This study reviews several recent scientific publications related to the performance of ceramic, polymer, and composite insulators under various environmental conditions. The analysis results show that environmental contamination significantly reduces the performance of insulators, while industrial and agricultural waste-based materials such as rice husk ash (RHA) and fly ash offer great potential as innovative and environmentally friendly solutions. Experimental and simulation methods play an important role in understanding the electrical characteristics of insulators thoroughly.

 


Keywords


Electrical Insulator; Leakage Current; Tropical Environment; Polymer; Rice Husk Ash

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