Abstract
Plasma sprayed metal end connections of metallized film capacitors are the weak link for pulse power applications which involve discharge times of tens of microseconds and less. This problem will only get worse with increased capacitor energy density. The present contribution quantifies the relationship between the "quality" of the end connection and dielectric loss of the capacitor winding. The analysis suggests that even for very poor end connections, the effect on dielectric loss of the total capacitor is relatively small. This makes a low stress production test for end connection quality problematic since such tests can only show the total capacitor dissipation factor resulting from various factors.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
More From: IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.