Test Method and Result Analysis of Breakdown Strength for Capacitor-Grade Polypropylene Film
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Test Method and Result Analysis of Breakdown Strength for Capacitor-Grade Polypropylene Film
电容器用聚丙烯薄膜击穿场强测试方法及其结果分析
1.State Key Laboratory of High Density Electrical Energy Conversion (Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Wuhan 430074, Hubei
2.School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Wuhan 430074, Hubei
3.Key Laboratory of Pulse Power Technology (Ministry of Education), Wuhan 430074, Hubei
(2026)
Received:24 July 2026,
Accepted:20 August 2026,
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Xiaohui Su, Hua Li, Yufan Xu, et al. Test Method and Result Analysis of Breakdown Strength for Capacitor-Grade Polypropylene Film[J/OL]. Power Capacitor & Reactive Power Compensation, 2026.
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Xiaohui Su, Hua Li, Yufan Xu, et al. Test Method and Result Analysis of Breakdown Strength for Capacitor-Grade Polypropylene Film[J/OL]. Power Capacitor & Reactive Power Compensation, 2026.DOI:
Test Method and Result Analysis of Breakdown Strength for Capacitor-Grade Polypropylene Film
Breakdown strength is a key indicator for evaluating the insulation performance of polypropylene films used in capacitors. However
the results are not only determined by the intrinsic properties of material
but are also significantly affected by the testing method. To enable iterative performance comparison of domestic polypropylene films and objective benchmarking against imported products
it is necessary to select a breakdown strength test method that can accurately reflect the material performance. This paper conducts a comparative study of different testing methods using domestic polypropylene films. By varying the electrode configuration and other relevant experimental conditions
breakdown strength data of the films under different methods were obtained. Statistical analysis was then performed to compare the test results. The results show that the breakdown strength values obtained by different testing methods differ significantly. Considering testing accuracy
repeatability
operational simplicity and engineering applicability
this paper recommends the fifty-point electrode method as the preferred method for evaluating the breakdown strength of polypropylene films for capacitors. The results provide a reference for quality evaluation of domestic polypropylene films
performance comparison among different batches
and benchmarking tests against imported film products.
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