Title :
Enhanced resistivity and breakdown strength via a granular two-phase silicone oil and polypropylene mixed media dielectric
Author :
Tang, V. ; Falabella, S. ; Guethlein, G. ; Meyer, G. ; Sampayan, S.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., Livermore, CA, USA
fDate :
8/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new granular two-phase mixed media insulator consisting of packed polypropylene beads and silicone oil is found to have up to 10 times greater resistivity and nearly 2 times greater breakdown strength compared with the same silicone oil when operated in DC mode.
Keywords :
Dielectric materials, oil insulation, UHV insulation, electrohydraulics; Conductivity; Dielectric breakdown; Dielectric liquids; Dielectrics; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electric breakdown; Electrodes; Insulators; Oil insulation; Petroleum; Solids; Voltage; Voltage measurement;
Journal_Title :
Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TDEI.2010.5539693
