BS EN IEC 60544-5:2022

This standard BS EN IEC 60544-5:2022 Electrical insulating materials. Determination of the effects of ionizing radiation is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.035.01 Insulating materials in general
• 17.240 Radiation measurements

This part of IEC 60544 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 standard is aimed at providing methods for the assessment of ageing in service. The approaches discussed in the following clauses cover ageing assessment programs based on condition monitoring (CM), the use of sample deposits in severe environments and sampling of real-time aged components.