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.
fDate :
6/1/1941 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/T-AIEE.1941.5058336
