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A PIC-MCC numerical approach for studying the effect of pulse steepness on vacuum flashover

  • Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Abstract

Study on nanosecond pulse flashover characteristics of vacuum insulator surface is extremely significant for designing reliable pulse power devices. The rising steepness of pulse voltage greatly affects the flashover process. In this study, a two-dimensional model based on secondary electron emission avalanche (SEEA) scheme was established to study the relationship between pulse rising steepness and flashover performance. Particle-in-cell (PIC) method was used to describe multiplication and propagation behaviors of the charged particles during the flashover process. And collisional ionization process between primary electrons and desorbed gas was described by the Monte Carlo collision (MCC) method. The number evolution, distribution of charged particles, and field distribution at different moments during the flashover process are successfully presented in the simulation. Furthermore, the model shows that higher pulse voltage rising steepness will lead to higher flashover voltage, which accords well with our group's previous experimental results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCEIDP 2017 - IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomenon
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages757-760
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538611944
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2017
Event2017 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomenon, CEIDP 2017 - Texas, United States
Duration: 22 Oct 201725 Oct 2017

Publication series

NameAnnual Report - Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP
Volume2017-October
ISSN (Print)0084-9162

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomenon, CEIDP 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTexas
Period22/10/1725/10/17

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