Title :
A brief history of gaseous dielectrics research at NIST
Author :
Olthoff, J.K. ; Christophorou, L.G.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Abstract :
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have investigated gaseous dielectrics for more than 20 years. Significant technical accomplishments in this area include a detailed understanding of the physics and chemistry of corona-induced decomposition of SF6, the determination of important collisional cross sections for dielectric gases, the development of conditional detection techniques for partial discharges, and assessment of potential replacement gases for SF6. These and other research areas will be highlighted in this brief history of gaseous dielectrics research at NIST
Keywords :
SF6 insulation; corona; dielectric materials; electric breakdown; partial discharges; NIST; SF6; chemistry; collisional cross sections; conditional detection techniques; corona-induced decomposition; dielectric gases; gaseous dielectrics research; partial discharges; physics; replacement gases; Chemistry; Corona; Dielectrics; Gases; History; NIST; Partial discharges; Production; Sulfur hexafluoride; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, 2001 Annual Report. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kitchener, Ont.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7053-8
DOI :
10.1109/CEIDP.2001.963539
