Title :
Influence of the corona discharge on DC current
Author :
Tsoniff, B. ; Burger, A.A.
Author_Institution :
Eng. Dept., Trans - Africa Projects, Midrand, South Africa
Abstract :
Traditionally corona losses are associated with the space gradient of electrostatic field normal to the surface of a current carrying conductor. However the longitudinal component of the field responsible for the existence of electric current may be disturbed as a result of corona discharge. It may lead to the local increase of electric current and correspondingly to the additional power losses. The article describes physics of this effect on qualitative level.
Keywords :
conductors (electric); discharges (electric); electric current; electric fields; losses; power transmission lines; DC current; corona discharge Influence; current carrying conductor surface; electric current; electrostatic field space gradient; longitudinal component; power losses;
Conference_Titel :
Power Engineering Society Conference and Exposition in Africa (PowerAfrica), 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Johannesburg
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2548-6
DOI :
10.1109/PowerAfrica.2012.6498629
