Study of Effect of Different Electrode Shapes on Dielectric (Air) Breakdown
Procedure
- Place the High Voltage transformer unit about 7' away from the control unit.
- The control unit is connected to supply voltage taking care that the earth connections are effective.
- The multiple point control switch is set at its lowest tapping.
- The push button on control unit is pressed firmly for at least 5 seconds. Note that no Breakdown to occurs, in which case button should be released at once without delay. Break down is indicated by a continuous discharge across the gap and meter indicating a sudden voltage drop.
Observation Table
| S.No. | Distance (mm) | BDV for Sphere | BDV for Flat | BDV for Pointed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | . | . | . | . |
| 2. | . | . | . | . |
| 3. | . | . | . | . |
| n. | . | . | . | . |
BDV - Break down voltage in kV
Block Diagram
Fig.5.1: Block Diagram of HV Setup