Breakdown Gradients in SF6-N2, SF6-Air and SF6-CO2 Mixtures

Abstract

A method to calculate the uniform field breakdown gradients for SF6-N2, SF6-air and SF6-CO2 mixtures is discussed. Calculated values of the breakdown gradients in these mixtures are compared with experimentally measured values using plane-plane electrode configuration and direct applied voltages. The results show a reasonably good degree of agreement between the calculated and the measured values.