Imaging of dielectric surface flashover in atmospheric conditions

John Krile, A. Neuber, J. Dickens, H. Krompholz

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Abstract

Using a gated intensified digital charge coupled device (ICCD) camera, the development of flashovers across a dielectric surface has been imaged in various gasses at atmospheric pressures. The arc displayed a strong tendency to develop close to the surface, as opposed to following the electric field line leading away from the surface, when oxygen is present in the environment. These findings along with spectroscopy data help to yield a better understanding of the processes involved in surface flashover.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)270-271
Number of pages2
JournalIEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
Volume33
Issue number2 I
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2005

Keywords

  • Arc path
  • Atmospheric
  • Dielectric surface
  • Surface flashover

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