Computer technique for calculations of potential distribution in multidielectric media
Abstract
A finite-difference method computer program for calculating the potential distribution for axisymmetric insulator configurations was developed. The program allows the use of unequal grid spacings and multiple dielectric constants. In addition, methods were developed to determine the potentials of conductors whose potentials are unknown, satisfy unknown grid boundary conditions, calculate electric flux line distributions, and plot the field lines by computer. The program has the flexibility to solve similar types of problems that involve the solution of Laplace's or Poisson's equations. Problems that consist of two-dimensional geometries can be treated by using a variation of the axisymmetric program.
- Publication:
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Progress Report
- Pub Date:
- September 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977navy.reptT....H
- Keywords:
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- Computer Techniques;
- Dielectrics;
- Electric Potential;
- Finite Difference Theory;
- Computer Programs;
- Electric Fields;
- Electrical Insulation;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering