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Poster Session II

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Wednesday October 15 Session DW5 COEX, Lobby E
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Breakdown Voltage Behavior of CO₂, Air, and Nitrogen under Positive and Negative Impulses: Influence of UV Irradiation.

Poster 24
Presenter: Nelly Bonifaci (G2Elab UMR5269 CNRS / Grenoble INP / UGA France)
Authors: Jonathan Ranucci (G2Elab UMR 5269 CNRS/ Grenoble INP/ UGA/ France), Olivier Lesaint (G2Elab UMR 5269 CNRS/GrenobleINP/UGA France), Rachelle Hanna (G2Elab UMR 5269 Cnrs/Grenoble INP/UGA France), Francois Gentils (Schneider Electric, 38 TEC, Grenoble, France)

In the context of finding environmentally friendly alternatives to SF₆ for high-voltage insulation systems, this study investigates the breakdown behavior of three gases — CO₂, Air, and Nitrogen under sphere-plane geometry. Breakdown voltages were measured under both positive and negative lightning impulse voltage, with and without ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. The results highlight significant differences in breakdown characteristics depending on gas type, voltage polarity, and the presence of UV photons. UV irradiation, in particular, affects the inception processes differently for each gas, modifying both the breakdown voltage levels and statistical dispersion. This comprehensive comparative analysis aims to provide insight into the physical mechanisms at play and support the development of sustainable insulation technologies to replace SF₆.

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