DocumentCode
1421296
Title
Arc-backs in ignitrons in series
Author
Slepian, J. ; Pakala, W. E.
Author_Institution
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, East Pittsburgh, Pa.
Volume
60
Issue
6
fYear
1941
fDate
6/1/1941 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
292
Lastpage
293
Abstract
Theory based on the random occurrence of arc-backs indicates that the arc-back rate of ignitrons in series should be very low compared with the arc-back rate of the individual ignitron operating alone on its share of the voltage. To check these ideas, experiments were carried out with high-current ignitrons (350 amperes average per anode) operating in series with voltages balanced and unbalanced, and individually. The results of these tests are given and discussed.
Keywords
Anodes; Dielectrics; Electron tubes; Insulation; Resistance; Surges; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electrical Engineering
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0095-9197
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/EE.1941.6432152
Filename
6432152
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