Title :
Numerical solution of the Boltzmann equation for compressed SF6
Author :
Pfeiffer, W. ; Rabe, K. ; Welke, H.
Abstract :
It is shown that the most important parameters (i.e., the transport coefficients) that describe the predischarge development in compressed insulating gases can be determined by a numerical solution of the Boltzmann equation. The method used is based on a three-term Legendre development. The results obtained for compressed SF6 are discussed. The results clearly show that direct calculations and the numerical solution of the Boltzmann equation give precise results for all transport coefficients
Keywords :
Boltzmann equation; electron attachment; gaseous insulation; ionisation of gases; kinetic theory of gases; sulphur compounds; Boltzmann equation; SF6; attachment coefficient; compressed insulating gases; drift velocity; electron energy distribution function; three-term Legendre development; total attachment cross section; total ionization cross section; transport coefficients; Boltzmann equation; Differential equations; Distribution functions; Electrons; Gas insulation; Gases; Ionization; Nonlinear equations; Steady-state; Sulfur hexafluoride;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, 1992. Annual Report. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Victoria, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0565-5
DOI :
10.1109/CEIDP.1992.283170
