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

Volume

33

Issue

1

fYear

1997

Firstpage

274

Lastpage

278

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;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0093-9994

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/28.567131

Filename

567131