Influence of fine particulate matter on the variation of surface morphologies of conductors subjected to positive DC voltages

Xingming Bian, Haibing Li, Xu Zhang, Xiang Cui, Tiebing Lu, Weili Song

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Abstract

A study on the effect of fine particulate matter on the surface morphologies of conductors subjected to high positive dc voltages has been undertaken. A global distribution pattern of particulate matter was observed in the shape of parallel chains consisting of particle agglomerations. Based on a coupling model of electric and force fields, the dynamic progress of particles near conductor surfaces was investigated and the effects of forces exerted on the particles were analyzed. The experimental observations agreed well with calculated results. It was found that the interactions between particles played a critical role in the formation of agglomerations and parallel chains. The surface roughness and the corona discharge intensity of the conductors increased significantly as a result of the variation of surface morphologies.

Original languageEnglish
Article number204102
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume113
Issue number20
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Nov 2018

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