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The role of local space charge concentrations in producing branched tree structures

Dissado, L. A. & Fothergill, J. (2001). The role of local space charge concentrations in producing branched tree structures. In: 4th International Conference on Electric Charge in Solid Insulators (CSC4). 4th International Conference on Electric Charge in Solid Insulators (CSC4), 2 - 6 July 2001

Abstract

Electrical trees are branched damage structures produced in polymeric insulation subject to high divergent fields. The density of branching ranges from a sparse form like a tree in winter to a dense compact form like a bush. This variation in form is significant as the bush structure occurs at higher voltages but grows slower. We present here a deterministic model for the formation of electrical trees based on damage produced by charges injected into the polymer from discharges taking place within the gas-filled tubules of the tree. A number of processes within the mechanism cause the space charge fields to fluctuate chaotically, and this is held to be responsible for the branching that is observed. Different tree shapes are found depending on whether or not injected/extracted charges reach a kinetic energy high enough for damage only at a few tree tips or everywhere around the tree periphery.

Publication Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Departments: Presidents's Portfolio
School of Science & Technology > Engineering
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