A review of potential and electric field distribution analysis of strong pressure insulators under pollution conditions

High pressure insulators are exposed to different environmental and climatic conditions. The interaction of environmental conditions and insulation pollution makes the insulation of the insulators themselves a suitable substrate for conducting current and leaving its effects on power systems. Knowledge of potential distribution and electric field of high voltage equipment is an important aspect of the design, operation and performance of high pressure insulators. This can be useful for detecting defects in insulation. The purpose of this study is to show the behavior of contaminated insulators under voltage. Therefore, electric field simulation and potential distribution in the vicinity of different insulation levels were discussed. Insulators are modeled in two ways: 2D, 3D and Multiphysics Comsol software analysis, which is one of the best software used in modeling for finite elements. Finally, the results of potential distribution and electric field along the insulation in different contaminated and clean conditions, which are simulated using different conductivity values, are shown.