Title :
Arcs between moving electrodes
Author :
Kouwenhoven, W. B. ; Jones, T. B.
Author_Institution :
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md.
Abstract :
A NEW technique has been developed for studying characteristics of high-current arcs. The method consists of moving one electrode in the form of a steel tape at a high speed relative to the other electrode in the form of a rod. A d-c arc is drawn between the two electrodes.
Keywords :
Anodes; Atmosphere; Carbon; Cathodes; Steel; Tracking;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1949.6432499
