Title :
Radio Frequency Tests on Antenna Insulators
Author_Institution :
Radio Engineering Department, Alternator Section, General Electric Company, Schenectady, New York
Abstract :
After analyzing the design considerations for high voltage radio frequency continuous wave antenna insulators, there are given data on the heating, losses, and flashover points of a number of sizes and forms of porcelain rod insulators, both dry and wet. The effect of rain shields, electro-static strain shields, and "breathers" on the behavior of the insulators is discussed. The voltage distribution across insulators in series was determined. Its effects on design are given. A study of visual corona point on conductors at radio frequencies is included.
Keywords :
Capacitive sensors; Corona; Flashover; Heating; Insulation; Insulator testing; Porcelain; Radio frequency; Rain; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Radio Engineers, Proceedings of the Institute of
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1923.219916
