What is BS EN 60544-5– Ageing in service about?
BS EN 60544-5 is the European standard on electrical insulating materials. BS EN 60544-5 is the fifth part of a multi-series that covers ageing assessment methods which can be applied to components based on polymeric materials (e.g. cable insulation and jackets, elastomeric seals, polymeric coatings, gaiters) which are used in environments where they are exposed to radiation.
The object of this BS EN 60544-5 is aimed at providing methods for the assessment of ageing in service. The approaches discussed in the following clauses cover ageing assessment programmes based on condition monitoring (CM), the use of sample deposits in severe environments and sampling of real-time aged components.
Who is BS EN 60544-5 - Ageing in service for?
BS EN 60544-5 on procedures for assessment of ageing in service is relevant to:
- Electrical equipment manufacturer
- Insulation material manufacturer
- Polymeric materials manufacturer
- Mechanical industry
- Electrical engineers
- Research laboratories
- Radiation safety officers
Why should you use BS EN 60544-5 - Ageing in service?
An electrically insulating material is a material in which electric current does not flow freely. In this regard, thermal endurance properties refer to the temperature resistance of a material. There are a number of factors that need to be considered when assessing the ageing of polymeric components in radiation environments.
BS EN 60544-5 provides terms and definitions, background specifications, approaches to ageing assessment, identifying components of concern, condition monitoring techniques, predictive modelling, and sample deposit. The requirements and methods provided by BS EN 60544-5 assists in improving the performance of insulating materials by assessment of ageing in service and ensure protection to workers.
By calculating the effects of ionising radiation characteristics of insulating materials in compliance with BS EN 60544-5, you will be able to prevent the flow of leakage current and overall product failure. The evaluation of these properties provides indications of the right materials to be chosen for specific application needs.
