{"product_id":"theory-and-application-of-dynamic-wetting-of-high-voltage-insulator-hardback-9781394385157","title":"Theory and Application of Dynamic Wetting of High Voltage Insulator (Hardback) 9781394385157","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTheory and Application of Dynamic Wetting of High Voltage Insulator\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBin Cao (Author), Liming Wang (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394385157, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 27 July 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.558 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecialized research on high-voltage insulator wetting behavior and contamination flashover\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew books address the wetting characteristics and contamination behavior of high-voltage insulator under varying environmental conditions. \u003ci\u003eTheory and Application of Dynamic Wetting of High Voltage Insulator             \u003c\/i\u003e consolidates a decade of research published in IEEE Transactions and IET Journals into a single authoritative reference. Written by Tsinghua University researchers with extensive IEEE leadership roles, this volume connects fundamental wetting dynamics with practical field applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book examines contamination wetting behavior mechanisms and their impact on insulator performance through on-site examples and engineering applications. Critical findings for ultra-high voltage engineering address contamination flashover prevention, dynamic environmental factors, and power system reliability improvement strategies applicable to modern transmission infrastructure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWetting characteristics of high-voltage external insulation with detailed analysis of contamination behavior under varying environmental conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerformance and application of insulation materials for reliable operation under complex and harsh service conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced monitoring, assessment, and management approaches for external insulation condition and operational risk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFundamental principles of high-voltage and ultra-high-voltage engineering relevant to modern power transmission systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImpacts of climate variability and extreme environments on insulation performance and corresponding mitigation strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor power system engineers, high-voltage equipment researchers, and graduate students in electrical engineering, this reference provides specialized knowledge previously scattered across journal literature. It delivers both theoretical foundations and practical methodologies for addressing external insulation challenges in modern power transmission systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures ix\u003cbr\u003eList of Tables xix\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Authors xxi\u003cbr\u003ePreface xxiii\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments xxv\u003cbr\u003eAcronyms xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Challenges in Insulation of Transmission Equipment with Climate Change 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Classical Theories of Pollution Discharge on Insulators 3\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Insulator Contamination 6\u003cbr\u003e1.3 Insulator Wetting 9\u003cbr\u003e1.4 Characterization Parameters for External Insulation 11\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Pollution Monitoring Technology 15\u003cbr\u003e1.6 Main Content of the Book 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Wetting Behavior of Insulator Contamination at Saturated Humidity 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.1 Introduction 21\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Example Arrangement 22\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Results 30\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Impact of Non-soluble Deposit Density (NSDD) and Surface Angle 34\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Summary 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Soluble Salt Dissolution in Contaminated Layers 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.1 Introduction 41\u003cbr\u003e3.2 Experimental Arrangement 42\u003cbr\u003e3.3 Results 47\u003cbr\u003e3.4 Relationship Between ESDD and Conductivity 50\u003cbr\u003e3.5 Summary 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Wetting Behavior of Insulator Contamination at Unsaturated Humidity 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.1 Introduction 63\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Experimental Arrangement 64\u003cbr\u003e4.3 Results 72\u003cbr\u003e4.4 Relationship Between Humidity, Contamination, and Leakage Current 78\u003cbr\u003e4.5 Summary 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Temperature Differences and Their Effect on Wetting Behavior 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.1 Introduction 89\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Experimental Arrangement 90\u003cbr\u003e5.3 Results 96\u003cbr\u003e5.4 Summary 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Characterization of Salt Fog Environments and Its Effect on the Outdoor Insulation 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.1 Introduction 107\u003cbr\u003e6.2 ESSC 108\u003cbr\u003e6.3 Results 113\u003cbr\u003e6.4 Comprehensive Model for Predicting Flashover Voltage in the Salt Fog Environments 119\u003cbr\u003e6.5 Summary 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Effect of Hydrophobicity on the Contamination Wetting 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.1 Introduction 127\u003cbr\u003e7.2 Experimental Arrangement 128\u003cbr\u003e7.3 Results 132\u003cbr\u003e7.4 Dissolving Characteristics of Soluble Salts at Water Drop and Dry Band 135\u003cbr\u003e7.5 Summary 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Wetting Characteristics of the Hydrophobic Material Surface Through Condensation 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.1 Introduction 143\u003cbr\u003e8.2 Experimental Arrangement 144\u003cbr\u003e8.3 Results 150\u003cbr\u003e8.4 Discussion 154\u003cbr\u003e8.5 Summary 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Flashover Characteristics of Hydrophobic Surfaces with Different Wetting Degree 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.1 Introduction 161\u003cbr\u003e9.2 Flashover Characteristics with Lower Wetting Degree 162\u003cbr\u003e9.3 Flashover Characteristics with Higher Wetting Degree 170\u003cbr\u003e9.4 Discussion of Surface Flashover with Water Involved 177\u003cbr\u003e9.5 Summary 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Factors Influencing the Hydrophobic Surface Flashover and Their Application 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.1 Introduction 187\u003cbr\u003e10.2 Wetting Prerequisite of Flashover on Hydrophobic Surface 187\u003cbr\u003e10.3 Effect of Contamination on Flashover Voltage Under Different Wetting Conditions 190\u003cbr\u003e10.4 Dynamic Behavior of Water Droplets Under Electric Field 192\u003cbr\u003e10.5 Replacement and Maintenance Strategies for Degraded Hydrophobic Insulators 200\u003cbr\u003e10.6 Summary 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Insulator Contamination Monitoring Based on Its Hygroscopicity Under Unsaturated Humidity 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.1 Introduction 205\u003cbr\u003e11.2 Development of Online Monitoring Devices 206\u003cbr\u003e11.3 System Application 208\u003cbr\u003e11.4 Algorithms for Real-time Contamination Assessment 210\u003cbr\u003e11.5 Assessment Method of Pollution Degree for Hydrophobic Surface 216\u003cbr\u003e11.6 Summary 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Insulator Contamination Monitoring at Saturated Moisture 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.1 Introduction 225\u003cbr\u003e12.2 Test Specimens, Facilities, and Procedure 226\u003cbr\u003e12.3 Experimental Results 229\u003cbr\u003e12.4 Analyses and Discussion 233\u003cbr\u003e12.5 Influence of Partial Electric Arc on the Contamination Monitoring in View of Leakage Current 236\u003cbr\u003e12.6 Summary 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Contamination on Insulator Surfaces 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.1 Introduction 243\u003cbr\u003e13.2 Artificial Contamination Test 244\u003cbr\u003e13.3 Contamination Components of Actual Operating Insulators 249\u003cbr\u003e13.4 Summary 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Correction Methods for Soluble Salt Components in Contamination Assessment 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.1 Introduction 261\u003cbr\u003e14.2 Analysis of Surface Conductivity for Soluble Salt Detection 262\u003cbr\u003e14.3 Correction Method for Soluble Salt Components and Equipment 268\u003cbr\u003e14.4 Experimental Validation of Correction Methods 272\u003cbr\u003e14.5 Engineering Implications 275\u003cbr\u003e14.6 Summary 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 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