Title :
Effect of pressure and constraint on the apparent electric strength of polythene
Author :
Parkman, N. ; Goldspink, G.F. ; Lawson, W.G.
Author_Institution :
Electrical Research Association, Leatherhead, UK
fDate :
6/1/1965 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
It has been found that the electric strength of polythene increases by more than 50% under the effect of hydrostatic pressure and constraint. The electric strength appears to decrease with increase of thickness and with time of voltage application above a certain stress.
Keywords :
electric breakdown; plastics; polymers;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19650092
