Test of Weston Special 15 KV Composition Resistor

Abstract

The object of the tests was to determine if this type of composition resistor enclosed in a glass oil-filled tube is suitable for use in the Naval service as a voltmeter multiplier in place of the wire-wound resistors. The resistor was tested to determine the effect of ambient temperature, high humidity, operation at maximum rated voltage, and at a 50% voltage overload. It was subjected to some mechanical stress to determine its ruggedness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 22, 1936
Accession Number
AD1152267

Entities

People

  • Robert B. Owens

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Phenomena
  • Ecological And Environmental Phenomena
  • Ecological And Environmental Processes
  • Electricity
  • High Humidity
  • Humidity
  • Meteorological Phenomena
  • Overload
  • Resistors
  • Voltage
  • Voltmeters
  • Weather
  • Wet Bulb Temperature

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