Title :
Avalanche and streamer formation in N2 and dry air
Author :
Gaxiola, E.H.R. ; Wetzer, J.M.
Author_Institution :
High Voltage & EMC Group, Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Netherlands
Abstract :
This work deals with a time-resolved study of the avalanche and streamer formation phases leading to breakdown in atmospheric nitrogen and dry air. We present the results obtained from experiments and two-dimensional model simulations. It is shown what processes are responsible for the formation of a cathode directed streamer. The trends of externally measured quantities correspond with those predicted by our model
Keywords :
electron avalanches; N2; atmospheric nitrogen; avalanche; breakdown; cathode directed streamer; dry air; time-resolved measurement; two-dimensional model simulation;
Conference_Titel :
Dielectric Materials, Measurements and Applications, Seventh International Conference on (Conf. Publ. No. 430)
Conference_Location :
Bath
Print_ISBN :
0-85296-670-9
DOI :
10.1049/cp:19961004
