Essays about: "AC breakdown"

Found 1 essay containing the words AC breakdown.

  1. 1. Enhanced dielectric AC breakdown strength of polyethylene using voltage stabilizing additives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntes

    Author : Klas Esbo; [2016]
    Keywords : cross-linked polyethylene; LDPE; low density polyethylene; polyethylene; voltage stabilizing additives; fast avalanche breakdown; dielectrical breakdown strength; High voltage cable; HVAC; XLPE; Weibull distribution; AC breakdown; materials chemistry; materialkemi; Technology and Engineering; Chemistry;

    Abstract : There is currently a need to increase the voltage level in high voltage transmission and distribution systems in order to transmit power in a more efficient way. However, the insulation of the conductor in high voltage alternating current (HVAC) cables needs to be improved in order to withstand these high voltages. READ MORE