Distinct Initiation Processes of Vacuum Flashover under Non-Uniform Field: A Multiphase Framework

  • G. Y. Sun
  • , N. Yang
  • , S. Zhang
  • , B. H. Guo
  • , R. D. Zhou
  • , C. H. Zhou
  • , G. J. Zhang

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Abstract

Vacuum flashover commonly appears over dielectric material, deteriorating reliability and longevity of electrical equipment. We present two distinctive modes where flashover initiates from cathode or anode, with fundamentally different mechanisms and discharge developments. Simulation and theories are provided, corroborated by experimental results of detected optical characteristics. The cathode-initiated flashover (CIF) is due to a multipactor formed over surface which then induces outgassing and a low pressure gas discharge. The anode-initiated flashover (AIF), on the other hand, is triggered by partial leakage near anode triple junction due to strong vertical field, which then fuels the discharge with two ionization zones starting from both junctions to converge. A multiphase framework is given conceptually to combine both CIF and AIF. Their relations with field distribution, beam injection are clarified as well.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICEMPE 2019 - 2nd International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages182-186
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538684344
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2019
Event2nd International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment, ICEMPE 2019 - Guangzhou, China
Duration: 7 Apr 201910 Apr 2019

Publication series

NameICEMPE 2019 - 2nd International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment, Proceedings

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Electrical Materials and Power Equipment, ICEMPE 2019
Country/TerritoryChina
CityGuangzhou
Period7/04/1910/04/19

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