Title :
Propagation and structure of streamers in liquid dielectrics
Author :
Beroual, A. ; Zahn, M. ; Badent, A. ; Kist, K. ; Schwabe, A.J. ; Yamashita, H. ; Yamazaw, K. ; Danikas, M. ; Chadband, W.G. ; Torshin, Y.
Author_Institution :
CNRS, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, Ecully, France
Abstract :
Our purpose is to present a critical review of the current understanding of streamer propagation in dielectric liquids in order to help define the direction of future research. We show that the molecular structure has a significant effect on streamer propagation. The main parameter affecting propagation is the electronic affinity of the liquid molecules.
Keywords :
dielectric liquids; discharges (electric); electron affinity; electronic affinity; liquid dielectric; molecular structure; pre-breakdown phenomena; streamer propagation; Breakdown voltage; Density measurement; Dielectric liquids; Electric breakdown; Electric variables measurement; Electrodes; Geometry; Nonlinear optics; Optical refraction; Optical variables control;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
