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Simulation Research on the Influence of Metal Granule on Vacuum Flashover in Pre-Breakdown Stage

  • Guan Yu Sun
  • , Bai Peng Song
  • , Bao Hong Guo
  • , Guan Jun Zhang
  • , Run Dong Zhou
  • , Y. Yamano
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Saitama University

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Abstract

Metal granule can be commonly found on insulator surface for various vacuum apparatus, producing significant impact on the durability and performance of high voltage devices. A particle-in-cell simulation model is constructed to study its influences on vacuum flashover, combined with experimental verification. A series of sizes and positions of metal granule are tested showing two competitive leverages of metal granule namely field distortion near cathode triple junction for bigger granule near cathode, and a negative charge concentration due to specific secondary electron emission characteristic, which blocks multipactor expansion and reduces surface charge accumulation for granule with smaller size positioned away from cathode. The net effect on flashover voltage is twofold and has to be analyzed considering both factors. Possible degradation of flashover threshold is proposed for granule with typical size formed by transient vacuum arc. In addition, if the negative effect with respect to flashover strength can be avoided with adequacy, a possible design regarding insulator structure can therefore be derived for a stronger electric strength on surface.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISDEIV 2018 - Proceedings of the 28th International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages47-50
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538643730
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Nov 2018
Event28th International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, ISDEIV 2018 - Greifswald, Germany
Duration: 23 Sep 201828 Sep 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, ISDEIV
Volume1
ISSN (Print)1093-2941

Conference

Conference28th International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, ISDEIV 2018
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityGreifswald
Period23/09/1828/09/18

Keywords

  • flashover voltage
  • metal granule
  • particle-in-cell simulation
  • surface charge
  • vacuum flashover

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