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Capacitance and Dissipation Factor Measurement
The dielectric losses in the insulation are caused by:
• movement of conductive particles
• movement of ions and electrons
• polarization effects (Figure 5-4)
Figure 5-4 Kind of polarization
Kind of polarization
Suspension Rotation
Electrons Ions Dipoles
completely
reversible partly reversible
partly irreversible
All Material Glass Water
Porcelain Polar Plastics
Salt Polar Ceramics