Title :
On the suitability of a Gaussian stress distribution for a statistical approach to line insulation design
Author :
Kassakian, J.G. ; Otten, D.M.
Author_Institution :
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Abstract :
By using the unconditional probability of flashover as a comparative parameter, it is shown that a Gaussian approximation to the distribution of switching overvoltages is adequate for purposes of transmission line design.
Keywords :
Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Flashover; Gaussian approximation; Laboratories; Modeling; Power engineering and energy; Probability density function; Stress; Surges; Systems engineering and theory;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/T-PAS.1975.32004
