DocumentCode
1022934
Title
Simulation of electrical discharges in gases. Uniform electric fields
Author
Raju, G. R Govinda ; Liu, Jianfen
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Windsor Univ., Ont., Canada
Volume
2
Issue
5
fYear
1995
fDate
10/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1004
Lastpage
1015
Abstract
This paper reviews various methods used to simulate avalanche growth due to electron multiplication in gases in uniform electric fields. The Monte Carlo simulation method and the Boltzmann equation methods are considered and data in sulfur hexafluoride are summarized in view of its use in engineering applications
Keywords
Boltzmann equation; Monte Carlo methods; avalanche breakdown; electron avalanches; sulphur compounds; Boltzmann equation methods; Monte Carlo simulation method; avalanche growth; electrical discharges; electron multiplication; engineering applications; uniform electric fields; Data engineering; Electric breakdown; Electric variables measurement; Electron mobility; Energy loss; Equations; Gases; History; Ionization; Nonuniform electric fields;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1070-9878
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/94.469989
Filename
469989
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