HIGH VOLTAGE BREAKDOWN STUDY

Abstract

The block of eight experiments was completed during the reporting period. This consisted of the study of unconditioned and conditioned gaps in the range 0.25 to 3.0 cm and a parallel experiment to study the effect of the presence of magnetic field. Both physical and statistical analyses of the results were carried out and yielded very interesting trends which are consistent with the theories developed. The 300 kv apparatus was completely overhauled and cleaned. The chamber and flanges were electro-polished, the electrode system redesigned and the bakeable bushing replaced. The Universal Voltronics and Van de Graaff power supplies were also overhauled and new baking and pumping systems designed, installed and commissioned. The new baking system provides for a consistent automated baking cycle for all future treatments. The design of the trigger unit for the energy storage crowbar was completed. Finally, the preliminary design and selection of factors for the next experiment was initiated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0664123

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  • Alexander B. Watson
  • M. J. Mulcahy
  • W. R. Bell

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  • Advanced Electronics

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  • Algorithms
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  • Magnetic Fields
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  • Power Supplies
  • Statistical Analysis
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