Pertaining to the phenomena and properties of stationary or slow-moving electric charges. In high-voltage engineering, electrostatic fields dictate stress on insulation and the behavior of capacitive coupling. Managing these fields is critical to preventing discharge and breakdown in switchgear and transformers.
Heard on the job
We installed a shield ring to smooth out the electrostatic stress at the cable termination.
Related terms
Electrostatic force
The physical attraction or repulsion between particles due to their electric charge.
Electric field
A region of space where an electric charge experiences a force.
Flashover voltage
The specific potential difference at which an electrical discharge bridges the gap across or along an insulator.