Title :
A New Contamination Test Method
Author :
Macchiaroli, Bruno ; Turner, Frederick J.
Author_Institution :
Institute of Electrical Engineering, University of Naples
Abstract :
A contamination test method is proposed that can be applied in any existing laboratory without adding expensive new facilities or equipment. The method can be applied to almost any piece of apparatus, such as suspension insulators, bushings, lightning arresters, and station equipment.
Keywords :
Coatings; Dielectric liquids; Flashover; Insulation; Insulator testing; Lightning; Protection; Spraying; Surface contamination; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1969.292533