Title :
Microdischarges from Particles in Transformer Oil
Author :
Birlasekaran, Sivaram ; Darveniza, M.
Author_Institution :
C.E.R.I., Karaikudi, India
Abstract :
Photographs have been taken of microdischarges whichoccur when a metal particle approaches an electrode in an electricallystressed oil gap. The total stress in the oil between the particle and theelectrode is similar to the breakdown stress recorded for oil gaps ofsimilar spacing.
Keywords :
Australia; Contacts; Electric breakdown; Electrodes; Electrons; Fluorescence; Oil insulation; Petroleum; Pulse transformers; Stress;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TEI.1976.297925
