Title :
The Effect of Humidity on the Dry Flashover Potential of Pin-Type Insulators
Author :
Littleton ; Shaver, W.W.
Author_Institution :
Corning Glass Works, Corning, N. Y.
fDate :
4/1/1928 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper shows that humidity affects considerably the flashover voltages of porcelain and Pyrex insulators. The flashover potential rises as the humidity is increased. The tests were made on pin-type insulators and on rods. The results show that this rising characteristic is a surface effect which varies with the absolute water content of the surrounding atmosphere.
Keywords :
Atmosphere; Flashover; Glass; Humidity measurement; Insulator testing; Porcelain; Power transformer insulation; Regulators; Voltage control; Water;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/T-AIEE.1928.5055002
