Recent advances in materials science have underscored the critical role that electric fields play in influencing surface flashover and charge accumulation in insulating materials. This body of ...

Flashover performance of ice-covered insulators is a critical area of research with significant implications for the reliability and safety of power transmission systems. The accumulation of ice on ...

Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant’s Unit 2 was returned to service Saturday after an electrical problem on Sunday. The unit automatically went offline Sunday after a flashover, or electrical arc, ...