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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2024
Filed:
Nov. 27, 2019
Battelle Memorial Institute, Richland, WA (US);
Samuel W. Glass, III, Richland, WA (US);
Nicola Bowler, Ames, IA (US);
Battelle Memorial Institute, Richland, WA (US);
Abstract
Methods for assessing cable insulation are provided that can include engaging a first tine gap interdigital capacitor assembly with the exterior of the cable jacket to determine a first capacitance and dissipation factor value of the insulation using the first tine gap interdigital capacitor assembly; engaging a second tine gap interdigital capacitor assembly with the exterior of the cable jacket to determine a second capacitance and dissipation factor value of the insulation using the second tine gap interdigital capacitor assembly. Systems for assessing cable insulation are also provided. The systems can include a cable jacket encompassing cable insulation and conductive material; at least two tine gap interdigital capacitor assemblies engaged with the cable jacket; and processing circuitry operatively engaged with the capacitor assemblies.