5–9 Jul 2016
<a href=http://www.sfpalace.com/>Palace Hotel San Francisco</a>
America/Los_Angeles timezone

Evaluation of Epoxy Coated Resistors in High Voltage DC Surge Environments

8 Jul 2016, 13:30
1h 30m
Marina

Marina

Poster Presentation High Voltage Design, Devices, Testing, and Diagnostics Poster 3-C

Description

The performance data of high voltage resistors in specific pulsed power applications is limited. A series of tests were performed on epoxy coated high voltage ceramic composite resistors. With the implementation of these resistors in unique applications that result in their exposure to high energy surge environments such as air conditioners and electric vehicles, there is a need for a better understanding of performance metrics under these conditions. Thermodynamic data and resistance parameters were experimentally determined with fully and partially coated epoxy resistors. This paper will explore the added benefits of the epoxy, beyond the mechanical strength and aesthetics. The potential gains include a stability of resistance and thermal surface radiation. Data collected indicates that complete epoxy coated resistors show increased performance, maintaining the pretested resistance 54% more accurately and decreasing the radiation temperature exposure to other components by 12°C.

Primary author

Prof. Jennifer Zirnheld (University at Buffalo)

Co-authors

Mr Akeem Francis (University at Buffalo) Prof. Kevin Burke (University at Buffalo) Mr Kyle Thompson (University at Buffalo) Mr Michael Singletary (University at Buffalo) Mr Peter Casey (University at Buffalo) Prof. Shola Olabisi (Rochester Institute of Technology) Mr William Glodzik II (HVR-APC)

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