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15 - General Engineering
Glasgow Caledonian University
Local thermodynamic equilibrium of an arc over an ice surface
This is the first paper to examine the state of thermodynamic equilibrium of arc formed over ice-covered insulators. Flashover of ice-covered insulators is a problem for grids in cold climate regions. Knowledge about the existence of Local Thermodynamic Equilibrium for this kind of discharge allows researchers to have a better understanding of the mechanisms involved and to improve existing models. Using an original spectroscopic test setup synchronized with the electrical parameters, voltage and current, measurements, a fundamental question about the thermodynamic state of this kind of discharge has been answered. Published in the most prestigious journal in the dielectrics field.