Explaining Ionic Bombardment for Power Transformers

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The discussion focuses on the concept of ionic bombardment as it relates to power transformers and the analysis of dissolved gases (DGA) in transformer oil. Tyler seeks clarification on ionic bombardment, which involves a beam of charged atoms impacting a surface, leading to material defects. This process is distinct from nuclear fission, which involves the splitting of atomic nuclei. The explanation provided emphasizes the relevance of ionic bombardment in understanding fault gases generated by low energy and coronal discharges in transformers.

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  • Understanding of Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) in transformers
  • Familiarity with IEE Standards related to power transformers
  • Basic knowledge of ionic bombardment and its effects on materials
  • Awareness of the differences between ionic bombardment and nuclear fission
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  • Research the principles of Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) for transformer diagnostics
  • Study the IEE Standards relevant to transformer fault diagnosis
  • Explore the applications of ionic bombardment in materials science
  • Investigate the mechanisms of low energy discharges and coronal discharges in electrical systems
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Electrical engineers, power transformer specialists, and materials scientists interested in transformer diagnostics and the effects of ionic bombardment on materials.

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Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this thread.

I'm putting together a program that computes the performance quality of power transformers for the company I'm working for. I'm in the process of writing down a description of the DGA (Dissolved Gas Analysis) of the oil in the transformer main tank.
One of thing that isn't quite clear to me is, according to the IEE Standards, fault gases that are formed within the transformer due to low energy discharges and coronal discharges are mainly caused by ionic bombardment. Could someone give me an explanation of what ionic bombardment means? Is it similar to the process of fission?

Much obliged,
-Tyler.
 
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When I use the phrase "ionic bombardment", I mean a beam of charged atoms impinging on a surface. This will result in defects in the material, and the modification of materials by ion beams is as very large area of research for materials scientists. This isn't like nuclear fission at all, which is where a nucleus splits into two.
 

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