DocumentCode
3052231
Title
Insulation problems for lunar electrical transmission lines
Author
Gordon, L.B. ; Gaustad, K.L.
Author_Institution
Space Power Inst., Auburn Univ., AL, USA
fYear
1990
fDate
28-31 Oct 1990
Firstpage
702
Lastpage
707
Abstract
Initial models of lunar transmission lines have provided insight into the effects of various design parameters on size, mass and operating temperatures. Most likely, high-power lines transmitting over a few km will use moderately high voltages (1-10 kV). The insulation of such voltages in the lunar environment will be a significant challenge, requiring new insulation designs. Both solid-dielectric and vacuum insulation have been considered
Keywords
cable insulation; power overhead lines; vacuum insulation; 1 to 10 kV; design parameters; high-power lines; insulation designs; lunar electrical transmission lines; lunar environment; mass; operating temperatures; size; solid-dielectric insulation; vacuum insulation; Atmosphere; Conducting materials; Cooling; Dielectric materials; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Moon; Power transmission lines; Soil; Solar power generation; Transmission lines;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, 1990. Annual Report., Conference on
Conference_Location
Pocono Manor, PA
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/CEIDP.1990.201420
Filename
201420
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