JCM Breakdown in Oil and Water

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        Calculate:   Breakdown Fields      Output Format        Notes

Definition:                           

Equations

Parameters

Diagram

in oil:

in water:

 

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Parameter                  

Value

Units

Special values

inputs: A (area)
  t (pulse duration)    
           
Outputs (Oil): EB+ (+ breakdown field)    
EB- (- breakdown field)
         
Outputs (Water): EB+ (+ breakdown field)    
  EB- (- breakdown field)    
     
     
           
           

 

Output Format:                                                        top

Select Format: Scientific Engineering Fixed

 

Notes:                                                                       top

The breakdown field of the enhanced should be multiplied by a (up to values of 1.2) for better accuracy in cases where the field at the center conductor is highly enhanced. 

The "mean" field is just the peak applied voltage divided by the electrode gap.

In cases where the entire area is not stressed, use that area which exceeds 90% of the maximum stress.

 Source:  Pulsed Power Formulary with interpretation from Ron Boller.

 

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