This invention discloses a method for determining the
dielectric loss factor of power distribution cable insulation for online monitoring. Based on the given information, the method obtains the following: [formula missing - likely a formula for calculating the
dielectric loss factor]. By solving the inverse cosine function, [formula missing - likely a formula for calculating the
dielectric loss factor] is obtained, which is the
phase difference between [formula missing]. The complex effective values of the
voltage at the cable's starting end and the
voltage at the cable's ending end are obtained. Based on [formula missing], [formula missing] is obtained, and the
phase difference β between [formula missing] and [formula missing] is calculated. Based on [formula missing] and β, δ is calculated, and the tangent value tanδ is obtained, which is the desired
dielectric loss factor of the power distribution cable insulation. This invention provides a method for online monitoring of the
dielectric loss factor of power distribution cable insulation and provides necessary
technical support for determining the insulation performance of power distribution cables. It overcomes the drawback of large errors when using the difference between the currents at the beginning and end of the cable to determine the
dielectric loss factor, and can be applied in
engineering.