TESTS OF A CONDUCTING-CARRIER-TYPE ELECTROSTATIC GENERATOR

Abstract

Tests were conducted on a small, 1 to 5 watt, conducting carrier type of electrostatic generator. The generator was operated in H2, N2, CO2, and SF6, from 0 to 200 psig; and in air, from 2 x 10 to the -6 power mm Hg to 200 psig. The maximum power output from the conducting carrier electrostatic generator was 6 watts and was obtained while operating the machine in a vacuum. The machine generated a maximum of 4 watts in pressure tests using sulfur hexafluoride as the dielectric at 150 psig. Peak output voltage (76 kv) was with 150 psig SF6 as the dielectric. In vacuum at 2 x 10 to the -6 power mm Hg, 35 kv output was obtained. Endurance tests conducted in SF6 under 150 psig pressure indicated that dust particles, produced by commutation, induced erratic behavior. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0275783

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  • D.c. Pauli
  • J.a. Rebman

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Electrostatic Generators
  • Generators
  • Particles

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  • Physics

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