Title :
Design of cable accessories using ZnO microvaristor material based on FEM simulations
Author :
Weida, Daniel ; Richter, Christian ; Clemens, Markus
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Electr. Eng., Helmut-Schmidt-Univ., Hamburg, Germany
Abstract :
In this contribution, a stress-cone made of semi conductive ZnO microvaristor material is analyzed using finite element method (FEM) simulations. The resulting electric fields and ohmic losses, which have an effect on the expected lifetime, are compared for various design parameters.
Keywords :
electric fields; finite element analysis; power cables; varistors; zinc compounds; FEM simulation; ZnO; cable accessory design; electric field; finite element method simulation; microvaristor material; ohmic loss; Analytical models; Atmospheric modeling; Conductivity; Finite element methods; Materials; Power cables; Zinc oxide;
Conference_Titel :
Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference (IPMHVC), 2010 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7131-7
DOI :
10.1109/IPMHVC.2010.5958303
