Carbon fiber electrical resistance modification: Its relationship to electrical equipment malfunction. Executive summary

The feasibility of increasing the electrical resistance of carbon fibers to acceptable levels without altering other desirable characteristics was examined. The magnitude of resistance changes required to minimize electrical equipment malfunction, whether or not carbon fibers can be modified to meet these requirements, the ease of hardening confined spaces, and the disposal of carbon fibers and composites after use are among the factors studied. Results are presented.