Title :
The electrostatic fields and discharge hazards of insulating sheets close to a conductor: a review
Author :
Castle, G.S.P. ; Inculet, Ion I.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of Western Ontario, London, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
Dielectric sheets and films are used in various forms in a large number of industrial applications. The important electrostatic properties of such sheets are reviewed to highlight the significance of the surface potential, the electric field within and adjacent to the sheet, and the electric energy stored. Selected industrial examples in the fields of electrophotography, electrostatic painting and materials handling are discussed. A case study of a specific industrial problem involving charge retention on plastic boxes treated in an AC corona discharge is described
Keywords :
corona; electric fields; electrostatic discharge; industries; insulating materials; static electrification; surface potential; AC corona discharge; charge retention; dielectric films; dielectric sheets; electric energy storage; electrophotography; electrostatic discharge hazards; electrostatic fields; electrostatic painting; electrostatic properties; industrial applications; insulating sheets; materials handling; plastic boxes; surface potential; Dielectric films; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electric fields; Electric potential; Electrophotography; Electrostatics; Hazards; Painting; Surface discharges; Surface treatment;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
