Vacuum Insulator Failure Measurements and Improvement

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Abstract:

Cones, cylinders, and insulators have been tested with a 3 nanosecond full width halfmax pulse. These insulators were made of epoxy, acrylic, lexan, and nylon. The tests were conducted with cone insulators at 45 degrees, -45 degrees, and 0 degree. Additionally, tests were conducted with a plug in the anode that reduces the anode stress, and anodized cathodes. Best results were obtained with both an anodized cathode and an anode plug where failure was through the solid dielectric at 600 kVcm. Results of this testing will be presented.

Author(s):
Vogtlin, G. E. ; Vernazza, J. E.
Author Organization(s):
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LAB CA
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
See also ADM002371. 2013 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference, Digest of Technical Papers 1976-2013, and Abstracts of the 2013 IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science. Held in San Francisco, CA on 16-21 June 2013. U.S. Government or Federal Purpose Rights License.
Pagination:
0005

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W-7405-ENG-48
Monitor Series:
DOE
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*DIELECTRICS, *PULSES, ANODES, CONICAL BODIES, CYLINDRICAL BODIES, FAILURE, INSULATION, PLUGS, SOLIDS, STRESSES, VACUUM, WIDTH
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electricity and Magnetism
Report Date:
1989 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2016 Sep 07