Design of arc resistance tester


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Creator/Artist: G. D. Vernekar

Category: Product Design

Document: Diploma Project Report

Batch: 1976-1978

Source: India,   IDC IIT Bombay

Period:  1969-1978

Medium: Report pdf

Supervisor: Prof. K. Munshi


Detailed Description

There are some basic requirements that are to be fulfilled by the dielectrics used in electrical technology. For testing associated properties, there are various types of instruments and methods. The resistance test is one of them that has recently been brought into practice. To carry out this test, an arc of known current value is struck between two electrodes, resting on the material specimen to be tested. The time duration for which the material can withstand is measured, and this duration of the arc is inversely proportional to the current rating of the arc. Thus, by means of the arc duration measurement, the dielectric characteristics of the material can be tested. It should be considered that while designing the product, it is no longer a piece of equipment but is looked upon as an essential and functional furniture item for an industrial environment.