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
fDate :
10/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on
