Various Factors Influencing the Breakdown In Gases

Various Factors Influencing the Breakdown In Gases Q. Discuss the various factors which affects the breakdown of gases. Distance between electrode Shape of electrode Size of electrode Material of electrode Material in the gap  Temperature Pressure Applied voltage Polarity of the small electrode Humidity Dust Irradiation Nearby earthed objects Miscellaneous 1. Distance between Electrodes If … Read more

Important Definitions about Ionization

Important Definitions about Ionization Q. Define Townsend’s first and second Ionization constant. How the condition for breakdown is obtained in a Townsend’s discharge ? Primary Ionization It is the process of liberation of free electrons from gas molecules with simultaneous production of positive ions due to collision with free electrons. Townsend’s Primary Ionization coefficient It … Read more

Types of Ionization

Types of Ionization Q. Explain the terms Ionization  and hence explain different ionization processes with reference to breakdown in gases ? Ionization by collision Photo ionization Secondary Ionization process Electron decay and attachment process 1. Ionization by Collision : The process of liberating an electron from a gas molecule with the simultaneous production of a … Read more

Numerical Methods of Calculation of Electric field

Numerical Methods of Calculation of Electric field There are numerous to solve partial differential equation having Laplace and Poisson equation but there are many difficulties in solving these equations for 2D and 3D fields with complex boundary conditions or for insulating material with different permittivities and conductivities. There are 3 types of numerical methods commonly … Read more

Charge Simulation Method of calculation of Electric Field

Charge Simulation Method of calculation of Electric Field Q. Describe in brief the charge simulation method for estimation of Electric Field Intensity. It describes the surface charge present at the boundary of an electrode by fictitious , discrete charges in the interior of the electrode. Point, line or ring type charges are possible depending upon … Read more

Electric Field Stress Estimation and Control

Electric Field Stress Estimation and Control ∇2 Φ = p/∈0 … (Eqn 1) Where, Φ = Potential at a given point    p = Space charge density in the region and    ∈0 = Electric permittivity of free space (vacuum) Equation 1 was given by Poisson and is therefore known as Poisson’s equation for electric field distribution. If in Equation ∇2 Φ = … Read more