Title :
Effect of electric discharges on the breakdown of solid insulation
Author :
Dakin, T. W. ; Philofsky, H. M. ; Divens, W. C.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electric Corporation East Pittsburgh, Pa.
Abstract :
A number of the factors affecting the breakdown of dielectrics with corona are outlined and a description of the variation of a-c dielectric strength with time of voltage application for a variety of dielectrics is presented.
Keywords :
Corona; Dielectrics; Discharges (electric); Electrodes; Insulation; Materials;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1954.6438979
