Title :
On the lumped lorentz force approximation for modeling the motion of free metallic particles
Author :
Marchant, R.J. ; Jiang, Q. ; Coombs, T.A.
Author_Institution :
FACTs Inst., Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China
Abstract :
The force acting upon a free metallic particle in an alternating electric field will determine its motion and ultimately allow for the estimation of the risk imposed due to dielectric failure of the high voltage equipment. Existing models approximate the force with Lorentz´ law and consider the charge resting upon the surface as being lumped into a point charge at the center of the particle during its motion. The model proposed in this paper demonstrates a time stepped electrostatic Finite Element Method to calculate these forces, therefore taking into account the charge distribution upon the surface of the particle. The use of this model is seen to have a significant effect upon the motion of the particle under certain conditions.
Keywords :
electrostatics; finite element analysis; insulating coatings; partial discharges; Lorentz law; alternating electric field; charge distribution; dielectric failure; electrostatic finite element method; free metallic particles; lumped Lorentz force approximation; point charge; Approximation methods; Electric fields; Electrostatics; Equations; Finite element methods; Force; Mathematical model; Finite Element, Free, Metallic, Motion, Partial discharge, Particle;
Journal_Title :
Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TDEI.2010.5658234