DocumentCode
1500579
Title
Mechanism for nontracking organic insulations
Author
Norman, R. S. ; Kessel, A. A.
Author_Institution
General Electric Company, West Lynn, Mass.
Volume
77
Issue
8
fYear
1958
Firstpage
699
Lastpage
699
Abstract
MOST ORGANIC INSULATIONS are not suitable for high voltage applications in contaminated atmospheres. Under surface arcing conditions, the organic constituents of the insulation decompose to form carbonaceous paths and the apparatus will fail by progressive creepage tracking. This article describes a proposed internal oxidation mechanism to eliminate formation of carbonized tracks upon exposure to surface electrical arcs.
Keywords
Carbon; Electrodes; Insulation life; Materials; Oxidation; Rubber;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electrical Engineering
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0095-9197
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/EE.1958.6445259
Filename
6445259
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