Title :
High-voltage and partial discharge testing techniques for space power systems
Author :
Bilodeau, T.M. ; Dunbar, W.G. ; Sarjeant, W.J.
Author_Institution :
Rome Air Dev. Center, Grifiss AFB, NY, USA
Abstract :
Partial discharge (PD) detection techniques are reviewed, focusing on application in the aerospace industry. The discussion covers dielectric withstand voltage test, causes of high-voltage failures in flight hardware systems and how PD testing can detect incipient problems, and high-frequency PD test methods and applications.<>
Keywords :
high-voltage techniques; insulation testing; materials testing; partial discharges; space vehicle power plants; PD testing; aerospace industry; causes of high-voltage failures; detect incipient problems; dielectric withstand voltage test; flight hardware systems; high voltage testing techniques; high-frequency PD test methods; partial discharge testing techniques; space power systems; Aerospace industry; Aerospace testing; Corona; Frequency; Insulation testing; NASA; Partial discharges; Power systems; Space stations; System testing;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
