The only available, comprehensive reference on dielectric phenomena in solids.

High voltage engineering is extremely important for the reliable design, safe manufacture and operation of electric devices, equipment and electric power systems. The 21st International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, organized by the 90 years old Budapest School of High Voltage Engineering, provides an excellent forum to present results, advances and discussions among engineers, researchers and scientists, and share ideas, knowledge and expertise on high voltage engineering. The proceedings of the conference presents the state of the art technology of the field. The content is simultaneously aiming to help practicing engineers to be able to implement based on the papers and researchers to link and further develop ideas.

A comprehensive reference and guide on the usage of the alternative dielectric fluids for transformer insulation systems Liquid-filled transformers are one of the most important and expensive components involved in the transmission and distribution of power to industrial and domestic loads. Although petroleum-based insulating oils have been used in transformers for decades, recent environmental concerns, health and safety considerations, and various technical factors have increased the need for new alternative and biodegradable liquids. Alternative Liquid Dielectrics for High Voltage Transformer Insulation Systems is an up-to-date reference and guide on natural and synthetic ester-based biodegradable insulating liquids. Covering the operational behavior, performance analysis, and maintenance of transformers filled with biodegradable insulating liquids, this comprehensive resource helps researchers and utility engineers expand their knowledge of the benefits, challenges, and application of ester-filled transformers. In-depth chapters written by experienced researchers addresses critical topics including transformer condition monitoring, high voltage insulation testing, biodegradable insulating material processing and evaluation, and more. A unique and significant contribution to existing literature on the subject, this authoritative volume: • Covers condition monitoring, diagnostic testing, applications, maintenance, and in-service experiences • Explores current challenges and future prospects of ester-filled transformers • Discusses significant research progress and identifies the topics in need of further emphasis • Compares the differences and similarities between mineral oils and ester liquids • Includes in-depth behavioral observations and performance analysis of ester-based insulating liquids Alternative Liquid Dielectrics for High Voltage Transformer Insulation Systems: Performance Analysis and Applications is a must-have reference for utility engineers, electrical power utilities, transformer owners, manufacturers, and researchers.

This book mainly introduces how to measure and analyze electric charge accumulation in Dielectrics. By using the PEA and Q(t) methods with the Quantum Chemical Calculation, the charge characteristics of solid dielectrics under different situations are analyzed, which are never discussed in detail by other books. The book contains a large number of experimental and simulation data as illustrations, and thus the reader can understand the theory in the book very easily. Meanwhile, the reader can learn how to use the two methods to measure charge behavior under different conditions and analyze the charge phenomena by Quantum Chemical Calculation.

Two-phase microfluidic heat exchangers have the potential to meet the large heat dissipation demands of high power electronics and computing systems. Two-phase cooling systems face practical challenges brought on by the growth and advection of the vapor phase in the confined geometries, which lead to large pressure drops, increased thermal resistance and the formation of detrimental flow instabilities. One proposed solution to these issues is phase separation, whereby the vapor is locally separated from the two-phase flow through a porous hydrophobic membrane. This dissertation describes a series of studies conducted to develop an understanding of the factors that influence vapor separation and its impact on the hydraulic and thermal characteristics of two-phase heat exchangers. Flow phenomena are a critical component in developing this understanding of phase separation. High speed visualization of adiabatic and diabatic vaporizing flows was carried out in a single 124[Mu]m by 98[Mu]m copper microchannel with a 65[Mu]m thick, 220nm pore diameter hydrophobic PTFE membrane wall. During adiabatic air-water flow, wavy-stratified and stratified flow dominated lower liquid velocities, while plug and annular type flows dominated at the higher velocities. Analysis found that air removal could be improved by increasing the venting area, increasing the trans-membrane pressure or using thinner, high permeability membranes. Diabatic water-vapor experiments with mass flux velocities of 140 and 340 kg/s-m2 and exit qualities up to 20% found that stratified type flows dominate at lower mass fluxes while cyclical churn-annular flow became more prevalent at the higher mass-flux and quality. The observed flow regimes are hypothesized to play a significant role in determining the pressure drop and heat transfer coefficient during flow boiling. To study the impact of various geometric and membrane factors on the performance of a phase separating microchannel heat exchanger dissipating 100W of heat, a numerical model incorporating vapor separation and transport during two-phase flow boiling in a microchannel was developed. The impact of substrate thermal conductivity and thickness, membrane permeability and thickness, liquid channel density, liquid and vent channel diameter and vent-to-liquid channel diameter ratio was studied and compared for a standard non-venting heat exchanger, a vapor venting heat exchanger and a non-venting heat exchanger occupying the same increased volume as the venting heat exchanger. The numerical study found that the venting heat exchanger had improved pressure drop and device temperatures for all tested conditions when compared against a standard heat exchanger but only under very limited conditions when compared against the volumetrically equivalent non-venting heat exchanger. The study indicates that the best venting heat exchanger performance is achieved when the membrane conductance is of the same order or higher than that of the microchannel; this can be achieved through the use of thin high permeability membranes coupled with small hydraulic diameter microchannels. Finally, a study was conducted to explore the fabrication methods to build a vapor separating heat exchanger and to quantify the operating performance of multichannel silicon and copper phase separating devices. A copper parallel microchannel heat exchanger with nineteen 130[Mu]m square microchannels was built and tested at heat fluxes of up to 820 kW/m2 and water mass fluxes of between 102 and 420 kg/s-m2. Normalized pressure drop was improved by as much as 60% and average substrate temperature by a maximum of 4.4°C between the non-venting control and vapor venting device under similar operating conditions. Comparison between the experimental results and simulation predictions found higher than expected pressure drop improvements at higher mass fluxes and poorer heat transfer coefficients at the lowest mass flux. Based on the flow phenomena study these discrepancies are believed to be due to the mass flux and vapor quality dependent two-phase flow structures. The encouraging experimental and numerical results motivate further study into phase separation methods, materials and flow physics. The development of a high performance phase separating heat exchanger, with the thermal benefits of two-phase boiling flow and the hydraulic benefits of single-phase liquid flow, would strongly enable the adoption and application of two-phase heat exchangers to provide effective and efficient cooling for next generation high power computing systems.

This volume covers various aspects of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE). The contents include manufacture, morphology, structure, properties, applications, early stage development, cross-linking techniques, recycling process, physical and chemical properties as well as the scope and future aspects of XLPE. It focuses on the life cycle analysis of XLPE and their industrial applications and commercial importance. This book will be of use to academic and industry researchers, as well as graduate students working in the fields of polymer science and engineering, materials science, and chemical engineering.

This volume serves as a cutting edge reference on XLPE based blends, nanocomposites, and their applications. The book provides an introduction to XLPE nanocomposites and discusses the incorporation of natural and inorganic nanoparticles in the XLPE matrix. It also focuses on its characterization as well as the morphological, rheological, mechanical, viscoelastic, thermal, and electrical, properties. It provides an in-depth review of various potential applications, with special emphasis on use in cable insulation. The book focuses on cutting edge research developments, looking at published papers, patents, and production data. This book will be of use to academic and industry researchers, as well as graduate students working in the fields of polymer science and engineering, materials science, and chemical engineering.

Studies on new solutions in the field of high-voltage insulating materials are presented in this book. Most of these works concern liquid insulation, especially biodegradable ester fluids; however, in a few cases, gaseous and solid insulation are also considered. Both fundamental research as well as research related to industrial applications are described. In addition, experimental techniques aimed at possibly finding new ways of analysing the experimental data are proposed to test dielectrics.

This 21st Century Nanoscience Handbook will be the most comprehensive, up-to-date large reference work for the field of nanoscience. Handbook of Nanophysics by the same editor published in the fall of 2010 and was embraced as the first comprehensive reference to consider both fundamental and applied aspects of nanophysics. This follow-up project has been conceived as a necessary expansion and full update that considers the significant advances made in the field since 2010. It goes well beyond the physics as warranted by recent developments in the field. This ninth volume in a ten-volume set covers industiral applications. Key Features: Provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date large reference work for the field. Chapters written by international experts in the field. Emphasises presentation and real results and applications. This handbook distinguishes itself from other works by its breadth of coverage, readability and timely topics. The intended readership is very broad, from students and instructors to engineers, physicists, chemists, biologists, biomedical researchers, industry professionals, governmental scientists, and others whose work is impacted by nanotechnology. It will be an indispensable resource in academic, government, and industry libraries worldwide. The fields impacted by nanophysics extend from materials science and engineering to biotechnology, biomedical engineering, medicine, electrical engineering, pharmaceutical science, computer technology, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, food science, and beyond.