Development of Test Methods for the Electrostatic Properties of Nonhomogeneous Fabrics: Phase 1
Abstract
This study was initiated to establish the feasibility of testing for the electrostatic charge decay rates, field-suppression capabilities, and triboelectric charge-generating properties of textiles which contain conductive filaments. Existing test equipment was modified to facilitate the collection of test data normally obscured by the field-suppression effect inherent in nonhomogeneous materials. A triboelectric test fixture was designed and fabricated to enable the measurement of peak voltages generated on a fabric when rubbed by itself or other selected materials. This apparatus is designed for use in conjuction with the modified test equipment and other appropriate peripherals as a system. The effort has resulted in the capability of performing tests which will determine (a) The decay rates of the nonconductive content of a fabric; (b) The percentage of field-suppression offered by the conductive content of the fabric; and (c) The ability of a fabric to attain a charge during the rubbing process. Keywords: Electrostatic; Charge decay; Field suppression; Synthetic fibers; Fabrics; Textiles; Triboelectricity; Static charge; Electrical conductivity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 07, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA177026
Entities
People
- Bader I. Rupe