DocumentCode
1018920
Title
Arc-Backs in Ignitrons in Series
Author
Slepian, J. ; Pakala, W.E.
Author_Institution
Associate director of research for the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, East Pittsburgh, Pa.
Volume
60
Issue
6
fYear
1941
fDate
6/1/1941 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
292
Lastpage
294
Abstract
Theory based on the random occurrence of arc-backs indicates that the arc-back rate of ignitrons in series should be very low compared with the arc-back rate of the individual ignitron operating alone on its share of the voltage. To check these ideas, experiments were carried out with high-current ignitrons (350 amperes average per anode) operating in series with voltages balanced and unbalanced, and individually. The results of these tests are given and discussed.
Keywords
Anodes; Cathodes; Circuit testing; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Humidity; Oscilloscopes; Power transformer insulation; Rectifiers; Temperature; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Transactions of the
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0096-3860
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/T-AIEE.1941.5058336
Filename
5058336
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