DocumentCode
1490328
Title
Electrostatic sources of electric power
Author
Trump, John G.
Author_Institution
Associate professor of electrical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass.
Volume
66
Issue
6
fYear
1947
fDate
6/1/1947 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
525
Lastpage
534
Abstract
Because they are inherent in the structure of matter, electrostatic phenomena were noted and recorded even in ancient times. However, neglect of their practical application to the generation and utilization of electric power has resulted from the slow development of insulating media. From this viewpoint, the author examines the voltageinsulating qualities of compressed gases and high vacuum and the prospects for obtaining compact machinery so insulated.
Keywords
Belts; Electric fields; Electric potential; Electrostatics; Generators; Insulation; Power systems;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electrical Engineering
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0095-9197
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/EE.1947.6443559
Filename
6443559
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