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
programmes based on condition monitoring (CM), the use of sample deposits in severe
environments and sampling of real-time aged components.