Static Electricity: A Literature Review

Abstract

The major concern with static electricity is its discharging in a flammable atmosphere which can explode and cause a fire. Textile materials can have their electrical resistivity decreased by the addition of antistatic finishes, imbedding conductive particles into the fibres or by adding metal fibres to the yarns. The test methods used in the studies of static electricity include measuring the static properties of materials, of clothed persons and the ignition energy of flammable gases. Surveys have shown that there is sparse evidence for fires definitively being caused by static electricity. However, the 'worst-case' philosophy has been adopted and a static electricity safety code is described, including correct grounding procedures and the wearing of anti-static clothing and footwear.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246533

Entities

People

  • Rita M. Crow

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acrylic Fibers
  • Clothing
  • Electrical Properties
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electrostatic Charge
  • Fabrics
  • Literature Surveys
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Metal Fibers
  • Static Electricity
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Textiles

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Reinforced Composite Materials