In order to study the failure mechanism of water-blocking buffer layer in high voltage power cable, especially the electrochemical corrosion characteristics, we analyzed the composition of the white powders from failed cables, and confirmed the production mechanism of different composition in the white powders combining with theoretical analysis and simulation experiments. The moisture absorption characteristics of the buffer layer was tested, and the influence of the water content and current density of the buffer layer on its electrochemical corrosion characteristics was studied. Finally, based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, the influence of electrochemical corrosion on the electrical characteristics of the buffer layer was identified, and the evolution rule of the buffer layer from electrochemical corrosion to final ablation was determined. The results show that moisture ingress due to dampness or mechanical damage of the cable sheath causes electrochemical corrosion of the buffer layer and leads to the generation of white powder (consisting of NaHCO3 and Al(OH)3) and results in the final failure of the cable. The corrosion rate is closely related to the current density, while the final corrosion degree mainly depends on the moisture content of the buffer layer.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |